The Movie Mentor

USA Black & White 100 Minutes Written & Directed by Julian Grant

A man infected with a deadly viral disease must cope with his newborn child in a savage world. He is joined in this odyssey by a woman he saves from near death. This black and white, non-verbal film follows this unlikely family as they must brave this horrible near-future and come to terms with their own fears and torments. Not for the faint of heart or squeamish, ‘The Defiled’ is reminiscent of Guy Maddin, David Lynch and Andrei Tarkovsky in this examination of love, death and sacrifice.

Award-winning filmmaker Julian Grant has spent twenty years working in the film industry. His website at www.juliangrant.com has highlights of the numerous productions he has written/ produced and directed. He is currently in production on his next feature film, “Fall Away” for Escape Films.

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For Immediate Release: 1/6/10

Julian Grant to SNEAK PREVIEW his new feature film, THE DEFILED at Columbia College Chicago’s Film Row Theatre on January 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM.

Filmmaker Julian Grant will sneak preview his new fine art/horror feature film, “The Defiled” on Monday, January 25th at Columbia College Chicago.

“When I relocated to Chicago last year, my goal was to start making independent films outside of my regular comfort zone. I had spent twenty years making movies for theatrical and television distribution and wanted to create new and exciting cinema beyond my regular output. THE DEFILED is my first film that speaks to these sensibilities.”

Set in a near distant future where an N1HI style of virus has decimated the populace, an infected man, his new-born child and an enigmatic beauty must seek food and shelter in this world-turned-wrong. THE DEFILED was shot on location in Chicagoland, IL and neighboring La Porte, Indiana.

For more information, please visit www.juliangrant.com or contact Julian Grant at jgesq@yahoo.ca or 773-968-4676.

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Troma Entertainment president and IFTA Chairman Lloyd Kaufman joins JG in this feature length podcast recorded live at Columbia College Chicago. Independent filmmaker Corey J. Udler (”Incest Death Squad”) is along for the ride as they discuss the long lasting appeal of Troma’s work, the new distribution paradigms, Internet Neutrality & the role of the IFTA. Warning: Some graphic language.

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The Casting & Audition Process/ Where to find actors and how to conduct an audition.

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Roles and responsibilities of the Asst. Director. I review on-set duties, the hierarchy of the set and the relationship of the Asst. Director to his or her personnel. Calling the Roll is also highlighted in this overview of on-set activity.

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An introduction the world of visual effects (VFX) and the definition of basic terms and usage. Now more than ever, the independent filmmaler has access to technology that was once the domain of large studios and broadcasters. Julian reviews basic terminology from his class on Visual Effects.

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Filmmaker Michael Caplan speaks with Julian about his documentary process and his new films. Since the late 1980s, Montrose Pictures has produced a variety of independent dramatic, comedic, and documentary films. Led by producer, director, and writer Michael Caplan, Montrose Pictures continues to produce films that entertain, engage, motivate, and educate audiences.

Michael was born in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Master of Fine Arts in Film from Northwestern University. He is currently a tenured professor in the Film and Video Department at Columbia College Chicago.

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What you need to know about succeeding as a movie director.

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The difference between movies and films and why you should know the difference.

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30 Sec., B/W. Coming Soon for 2010 Release.

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