Archive for May, 2011

Santa Claus Versus the Zombies to be Represented at Cannes Film Market

Friday, May 13th, 2011

ZP International’s holiday themed horror-comedy “Santa Claus Versus The Zombies” is currenty being represented at the Cannes Film Market by our sales rep, Broken Glass Pictures.

This is a tremendous opportunity and it comes on the heels of ZP International being represented at the AFI show last year in California.

The Cannes Film Market is held from May 11-May 22 this year and is held in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. More than 10,000 participants from 91 countries are expected for this year’s edition of the largest film market in the world.

BUNKER OF BLOOD Welcomes Reality TV Stars to Set

Monday, May 9th, 2011

ZP International’s latest feature, BUNKER OF BLOOD, welcomed reality television stars David Conley Jr. and Chris Daugherty to the set recently. Conley and Daugherty will appear in the film as soldiers in a climatic fight scene that was choreographed by stunt coordinator Adam G. Fair.

Fans will recognize Chris Daugherty as the winner of “Survivor: Vanuatu - Islands of Fire” which aired on CBS in 2004. David Conley Jr. appeared with his wife, Mary, in “The Amazing Race: Season 10″ on CBS. Because of their popularity with fans, the Conleys were invited to compete again in “The Amazing Race All-Stars” that aired in 2007.

“These guys were great, true professionals,” said writer / director George Bonilla. “They did a great job in the fight scene. It was a long day, but they both gave it their all. We’d be pleased to have them back anytime”

“It was awesome, just awesome,” said Chris Daugherty. “We had a blast, and George has a great crew. Just incredible.”

With this fight scene in the can, principal photography on BUNKER OF BLOOD ia now complete. The film will be the eleventh offering from the independent film company located in the greater Lexington, KY metro area. Look for a summer 2011 release for BUNKER OF BLOOD. More information is available at www.zpmovies.com

With BUNKER OF BLOOD set to wrap, ZP International announces new project.

Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Principal photography on ZP International’s latest feature, BUNKER OF BLOOD, is set to conclude on May 7th. The film will then move into post-production with a Summer 2011 release date planned.

“This has been a fantastic production,” said writer/director George Bonilla. “We have had more fun on this set than I can ever remember, while at the same time putting together a great picture. I can’t say enough about the cast and crew. They are an extremely talented bunch.”

With BUNKER OF BLOOD set to wrap, Bonilla and the ZP International staff will move directly into a new project, titled SURVIVING THE ZOMBIE PLAGUE.

Bonilla and company will join forces with actor/martial artist David Fultz in this fun mockumentary-style film. done in the style of a cold-war era Government Instructional Film, Bonilla is allowing various ZP staffers to write their own segment for the film.

“This will be a lot of fun,” said Bonilla. “David Fultz brings a lot to the table, and I’m very interested to see some of the ideas that our crew has put together.”

Bonilla and Fultz collaborated recently on the 2010 instructional film, FIGHTING ON FILM: ENTER THE INDEPENDENT. Fultz was also featured in ZP International’s THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE and HELL-EPHONE. Fultz’s other film credits include MY BLOODY WEDDING and MOUNTAIN MAFIA.

Look for both SURVIVING THE ZOMBIE PLAGUE and BUNKER OF BLOOD this summer!