Local horror film director, Dean Midas’ dream year just got even better when his horror short, The Devil’s Stone won the Audience Choice at the Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions Awards.
Lift-Off’s HQ, is at the prestigious Pinewood Studios.
The Devil’s Stone, made on a budget of just £200, was released eight weeks ago and already has 25,000 views.
Dean said “This has been a life-changing year for me. I have already been named as North-East film director of the year and now this. This win is for the whole team and sets us up for an exciting 2024.”
Natalie Daniels of Lift Off Global Network Ltd broke the news to Dean, saying: “The jury has returned their verdict, and I’m thrilled to tell you that you are one of the filmmakers who has received an Audience Choice Award! Congratulations.”
Dean’s films are all made on mobile phones on a minimal budget, using local venues and actors. Interest in his short films is going global.
Dean plans to make two more films in 2024, including The Devil’s Stone 2 and a new Eve Valentine movie.
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