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

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!

BUNKER OF BLOOD Nearing Completion

April 1st, 2011

ZP International’s latest feature film, BUNKER OF BLOOD, is nearing completion. The producers will be ready to begin post-production in late April.

“The film is just amazing so far,” said writer/director George Bonilla. “The crew and cast has worked tirelessly to make this film the best it can be. It truly a pleasure to work with the talented group we have assembled for this picture”

BUNKER OF BLOOD takes place in a post-nuclear war world. The President is holed up in an underground bunker with a carefully selected group of advisers and members of the military waiting out the war and planning to rebulid civilization. However, when bizarre murders begin happening in the bunker, everyone is suspect.

The film will be the eleventh release from the Richmond, KY-based film studio. The stars of the film include Jeffrey Wayne Smith, Russ Croley, Stacey Gillespie, Frank Santoroski, Allison Smith, Scott Johnson, Billy W. Blackwell, Adam Fair, Tony Armstrong, Jessica Hassfurder and John Davis. Producers on the project include Tammy Bonilla, David Sowder and Todd Burrows.

Look for BUNKER OF BLOOD to begin it’s festival run in Summer 2011.

Sneak Peek: Scene from BUNKER OF BLOOD on YouTube for a limited time

March 4th, 2011

Check out our YouTube channel and get a SNEAK PEEK at a scene from the upcoming feature film, BUNKER OF BLOOD. http://www.youtube.com/user/ZPInternational

Jeff Gilbert’s “Drinkin’ Drive-In” features SANTA CLAUS VERSUS THE ZOMBIES

February 26th, 2011

The Popular DRINKIN’ DRIVE-IN blog by Jeff Gilbert recently ran a piece about ZP International’s SANTA CLAUS VERSUS THE ZOMBIES.

Check it out by clicking this link http://mansplat.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/santa-claus-vs-the-zombies/

BUNKER OF BLOOD featured in Richmond Register article

February 8th, 2011

BUNKER OF BLOOD FEATURED IN RICHMOND REGISTER ARTICLE

ZP International welcomed Richmond Register reporters Nita Jo Grubb and Nancy Taggart to the set of Bunker of Blood, the latest feature from the Central Kentucky based Independent Film Studio. Click the link below and read the full article

http://richmondregister.com/localnews/x150254605/Local-filmmaker-shoots-horror-movie-in-Madison-County

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Join FRIGHTPLACE.COM The Online Horror Convention

January 27th, 2011

FrightPlace.com is the first Online Horror Convention. Catering to vendors, celebs, fans, paranormal investigators, and fans, FrightPlace is a hub for the horror and paranormal community. Come join up!!

ZP International friends Lee Kirkland and Damian Laymon have put together the ultimate online community for fans of horror and paranormal. With a format simailar to many social networks, www.frightplace.com includes news, blogs, photos, videos, games, polls, chat, and many other extras features.

Join today and get the word out about your films, books, art, investigations or music. Let the community know who you are, post your photos and videos, or, just get in on the fun and fandom. Membership is free!

Visit www.frightplace.com and sign up today!

SANTA CLAUS VERSUS THE ZOMBIES enjoying a successful PPV run on cable and satellite outlets

January 19th, 2011

ZP International’s recent release, SANTA CLAUS VERSUS THE ZOMBIES is still enjoying a successful run in On-Demand and Pay Per View outlets in many markets throughout the USA. The family-friendly film is also available for purchase at www.zpmovies.com

If you don’t see this film listed on your cable provider’s ON Demand menu, please call and request it!

THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE’s Mummy Character Featured on IMDB List

January 19th, 2011

Akananton, the Mummy character from ZP International’s THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE is featured on a character list on the Internet Movie database.

The character is based on Akhenaten (born Amenhotep IV) who was an Egyptian pharaoh of the New Kingdom (18th Dynasty) that reigned from 1353-1336 BCE. The role of the resurrected mummy was played by Matt Shipman in THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE.

The IMDB list mentions ZP International’s THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE alongside several other films including the classic, THE EGYPTIAN (1954).

The list goes on to also feature a few quotes from THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE.

Click this link to have a look.

http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0044473/

THE EDISON DEATH MACHINE was originally released in 2007, and won the award for BEST SCIENCE FICTION FEATURE at The ICFLM Film Festival. The film is available for purchase at www.zpmovies.com

ZP International Coming to Con Nooga 2011

January 7th, 2011

“Always a great show!” says ZP International CEO George Bonilla.

The 2011 edition of Con Nooga, the Multi-Fandom Convention, is right around the corner with scheduled dates February 18-21, 2011.

Con Nooga is a Convention for Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, Paranormal, Costuming, Films, Artist, Celebrities, Comics, Haunting…and much more!

Make your plans now to attend this unique event that takes place at the historic and picturesque Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel and Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN.

ZP International will be there with George Bonilla, Todd Burrows, David Sowder and Frank Santoroski. Don’t miss their seminars on Independent Filmmaking and Stunt Fighting 101.

Also on the guest list are ZP friends Jason Crowe and Roni Jonah of Feathered Italian Films as well as Stacey Ben Dixon of Bloody Moon Films. There are tons of other actors, authors, artists, gamers, musicians, producers, animators, and paranormal investigators on the guest list to fill your weekend!

You won’t want to miss this show!

Ticket and Hotel booking information is available at www.connooga.com


SANTA CLAUS VERSUS THE ZOMBIES Coming to VOD and Pay Per View for the Holidays.

November 17th, 2010

ZP International Film Productions announced today that they have reached an agreement with All Channel Inc. to show SANTA CLAUS VERSUS THE ZOMBIES in VOD and Pay Per View in select markets. The film will air during the Holiday season on DIRECT TV as well as many Cable TV providers across the country including ComCast.

The latest from George Bonilla and company is a holiday themed horror-comedy that is appropriate for viewing by the whole family. This fun film stars Billy W. Blackwell, Alex Del Monacco, Cassidy Owens, Claude Miles, David Lemoine, Kayla Perkins, Tony Armstrong, Stacey Gillespie, Russ Croley and Reaper M. Jones.

The fine supporting cast includes Cory Stringer, David Sowder, Steve Bryant, Dori Cagle, Taylor Smith, Jeff Mitchell, Belinda Cooke, Frank Santoroski, David Haney, Julia Landreth, Christian Brooker, Todd Burrows, and Justin Ward.

If you don’t see SANTA CLAUS VERSUS THE ZOMBIES on your ‘On Demand’ Menu in your area, call your local cable provider and request this movie!!