The undead rise again! See this year’s locally produced Zombie short films at the 5th annual Zombiepalooza. This year will be a FREE virtual screening, so gather the family and join us online for all the gory fun.
The Cary Theater’s zombie-themed screening party usually features an outdoor street party with favorite locally produced short Zombie films. We hope we’ll see you in-person in the near future. In the meantime, organize before they rise… and join us online for Zombiepalooza right here on our website.
Calling All Goblins & Ghouls Enter Our Zombiepalooza Costume Contest During Halloween Season Since this year’s Zombiepalooza films will screen virtually, we won’t be able to gather in-person. Our annual costume competition WILL still take place over social media! Enter Zombiepalooza’s All-Ages Costume Contest anytime now through Halloween. Simply share a selfie of yourself or your […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Cary Theater Seeks Locally Produced Short Films October 14 deadline for film submissions. All submissions must include use of a toilet paper roll in the finished film. Zombiepalooza 2020 will take place Friday, October 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. CARY, N.C. – Organize before they rise! The Cary Theater today announced […]
The Town of Cary’s zombie-themed downtown block party will take place October 25 at The Cary Theater. The fourth annual Zombiepalooza features 12 locally produced short films shown on a giant outdoor screen in front of the theater. Attendees are encouraged to dress as a favorite zombie or horror film character, with prizes for best […]
The Cary Theater today announced a call-for-entries for locally produced 1-to-5 minute short films to compete at Zombiepalooza on Oct. 25, 2019. The 4th annual Zombiepalooza is the Town of Cary’s zombie-themed downtown outdoor block party featuring locally produced short films. Individuals and groups are encouraged to participate. Films are due by October 4.
Zombies will once again rise downtown at The Cary Theater. We’re excited to bring you the 3rd annual Zombiepalooza featuring local filmmakers’ zombie short films. This event is FREE! Based on the forecast for rain on Friday, this event will take place INDOORS in the theater.
Bring the kids for a family-friendly FREE night of zombie cinema and cosplay. Don’t let the weather spoil your fun. Dress as your favorite horror character, or channel your inner zombie rebel and be a part of our costume contest! Our neighboring bars and restaurants will be open, and there will be Twinkies for everyone to help create a Zombieland indoors.
LOCAL FILMMAKERS
Local filmmakers and hobbyists have been invited to get creative and tell their own Zombie stories in one to five minutes. Filmmakers range in age from teens to older adults, using all types of cameras, including smartphones. The common theme… ZOMBIES. Imaginations run wild! As always, there’s one required element every filmmaker must use. This year it’s the traffic cone. So keep your eyes peeled for at least one visible in every film.
This year’s films and teams include:
“People Are Dead Wrong About Zombies”
Olivia Bagley & DarK Bolt
“Quality Time with the Z Family”
Dina & Charlie Huffman & Moonshadow Films
“Blood and Brains”
Eric Ayscue
“Children of the Gate”
Cameron Bertolini & Frontgate Films
“Chop & Shop”
Vincent Dormani & Buried Hatchet Productions
When Evil Comes”
Julia Gallert
“Missed Call”
Michael Pearce & Screaming Eagles
“Gang of Cones”
William Whitehurst
“Day of the Living Phil”
Joey Wendt, Max Williams, Kevin Steele & That’s Show Business
“The Zombies”
Geneva Childs & Cat Zombies
Zombiepalooza Is Sponsored By Our Downtown Cary Neighbors & Friends:
Afterwards, we screen the definitive zombie culture documentary, “Doc of the Dead,” brought to the screen by our friend and filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe, which examines the zombie phenomenon in today’s popular culture.
