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The 2006 Lifetime Achievement AwardMICK GARRIS
Mick Garris is a shining example of what one die hard horror fan can accomplish in the field of film and television with some hard work and a hell of a lot of talent. Mick got his start working for the Star Wars Company and Avco Embassy as a production assistant. His talent was quickly realized with behind the scenes footage he shot on such films as "The Howling" and "The Fog". After leaving Avco, Garris became a wanted man for his behind the scenes documentaries on such films as "Videodrome", "Gremlins", and "Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom". But it was his 1982 documentary "Coming Soon" with Jamie Lee Curtis that launched Mick into fame and started him on the road to become a horror legend. Later Mick became more famous for his partnership with Stephen King, reworking some of his greatest titles for television and theater. Two of Garris' accomplishments include Stephen King's "The Stand" and "The Shining". Mick now solidifies his place in the industry with his Emmy award winning brainchild "Masters Of Horror". The concept came over a simple dinner with friends; Mick put together what is now considered one of the most important televised horror show of all time! Mick Garris attended the festival to accept the award and presented the world premieres of two new Masters Of Horror episodes Valerie On The Stairs and "The NYC Horror Film Festival is alive with ambition and enthusiasm. It is a great place to debut a film, where the fans will let you know right away what they think of it. This is a festival for "one of us"! All my grateful thanks!" -Mick Garris
Excellence In Acting
Tony Todd
Genre legend Tony Todd was presented with a special festival award for his outstanding contributions to the current and past NYC Horror Film Festival films; "I.O.U., Eyes Of Samir, Shadow: Dead Riot, The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the Masters Of Horror episode "Valerie on the Stairs", directed by Mick Garris . This award highlights Mr. Todd's "Excellence In Acting" in both studio and independent films. No other actor (living or dead) has ever matched Mr. Todds sheer talent and courage as a major Hollywood actor with stellar performances in blockbusters like Platoon, The Rock, Final Destination, The Crow and of course Candyman (among many others) Mr. Todd is always eager to give an opportunity to talented independent Director, Producer or Writer. So, thank you Tony Todd, we all owe you a debt and congratulations on the award, you deserve it!
The films of the 2006 NYC Horror Film Festival
Casket Climber Insect God directed by Brian Lonano
13 Ways To Die At Home directed by Lee Lanier
No Second Chances directed by Rafael De Leon, Jr.
Kisses directed by Dominic Traverzo
Dear Sweet Emma directed by John Cernak
The Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker directed by Steffan Schulz
The Faeries Of Blackheath Woods directed by Ciaran Foy
Rogairi directed by Tom Cosgrove
Happy Birthday 2 U directed by David Alcade
Deadly Tantrum directed by Mike Mort
FEATURE The Lost directed by Chris Sivertson
The Thing About Bannons Lookout directed by Patrick Rea / Kendall Sinn
Eyes Of Samir directed by Kevin Shulman
Witchwise directed by Joe Harris
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll directed by John Carl Buechler
Mime Massacre directed by Colin Decker
The Listening Dead directed by Phil Mucci
Penny Dreadful directed by Bryan Norton
Zombie (Non-Comp) directed by Lucio Fulci
No Signal directed by Andrew Sterling
Popsy directed by Brian Haynes
Eddie Loves You directed by Karl Holt
Masters Of Horror The Damned Thing directed by Tobe Hooper
The Tell Tale Heart directed by Raul Garcia
The Pod directed by Jeremiah Kipp
Mother directed by Chris Gormley
FEATURE Fingerprints directed by Harry Basil
Rien Ne Van Plus directed by Andreas Schaap
The Need directed by Chris Young
Bad Water directed by J.Maurer
FEATURE Rapturious directed by Kamal Ahmed
Redwood Forest directed by RJ Weyant
Raven Gets A Life directed by Devi Snively
Itsy Bitsy directed by David May
Ice Cream Ants directed by Jeremy Carr
FEATURE TBA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st 6:00pm
Reverie directed by RJ Weyant
Thorazine directed by Jason Hooper
Womans Intuition directed by Patrick Rea
FEATURE The Marsh directed by Jordan Barker
Story Of The Dead directed by Emre Olcayto
Delirium And The Dollman directed by Andrew Lobel
Recently Deceased directed by Chris McInroy
FEATURE TBA FILMMAKERS PANEL hosted by Michael Hein
Panelists include Michael Gingold, Bill Lustig, Joe Bob Briggs, Jeff Lieberman and more
Wheres Julie directed by Stephen J. Hadden
Oculus directed by Mike Flanagan
Binding Silence directed by Ray Zablocki
FEATURE The Entrance directed by Damon Vignale
Grace directed by Paul Solet
Puppeteer directed by Guido Toelke
Ghost Town directed by Tai Logsdon
FEATURE Last Rites Of The Dead directed by Marc Fratto
Legends Betsy Palmer & Jeff Lieberman during the filmmakers panel
Ken Foree outrageous Q&A
MICK GARRIS accepts the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award
shoomzing at the bar
Tribeca Cinemas
Jekyll & Hyde
Tony Todd addresses the fans!
Packed Kick off party
Fest Director introduces actress Kimberly Magness