Jonathan Zaurin
Directing
Biography
Jonathan Zaurin was born in 1984 in the little town of Audincourt France. Passionate about film from a very young age and he realises that this is what he wants to do: Tell stories with images. It is later on that he discovers the cinema of John Carpenter, a film master whose work will prove deeply influential on Jonathan's own filmmaking. In 2006 he meets his wife Sarah and moves to the UK. Together they produce a series of award winning short films with Sarah acting as producer and often also as writer. Working professionally as a filmmaker Jonathan has made dozens of films both commercial and personal, gathering an array of awards from a wide variety of international festivals along the way. Portrait(s), Dirt and The Pit and Santa Baby all proved to be big short film successes in festivals, and all three films were made for budgets under £300! In 2020 Jonathan, in collaboration with LBS Films and Solo Productions starts the production of a feature film titled Wyvern Hill, a super low budget indie horror written by TV Writer Keith Temple (Dr Who).
Known For
An exploration of the cinematic history of the folk horror, from its beginnings in the UK in the late sixties; through its proliferation on British television in the seventies and its many manifestations, culturally specific, in other countries; to its resurgence in the last decade.
Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror
A woman with early signs of Alzheimer's begins to have lucid dreams and nightmares that a living Punch puppet has moved in with her and her family. She uncovers something sinister is observing her every move.
Hollow
Producer Tony Newton presents a stomach turning collection of the most disturbing faux snuff short films ever found on the internet, not for the easily disturbed or triggered.
Gore Grind
Documentary about Dark City featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, actor Rufus Sewell, hair & makeup artist Leslie Vanderwalt and VFX creative director Peter Doyle.
Return to Dark City
Step aside Crypt Keeper, there's a new GHOUL on the block! Dean of the Dead's Holiday Horrors is a horror anthology featuring 8 grizzly tales, brought to you by the horror host with the most, Dean of the Dead. A modern take on classics such as Tales From the Crypt, Creepshow, Goosebumps, Bodybags and Are you afraid of the Dark. Colourful, campy and tons of gruesome fun!
Dean of the Dead Presents: Holiday Horrors
Abigail is a socially isolated, angry young woman who is struggling to come to terms with the brutal murder of her father some years prior. When she learns that one of her father's murderers is about to be released, Abi sets herself on a path of revenge. Matt is a young man whose life gets turned upside down by the return of his brother Ewan. The destinies of these lost souls cross in ways that will tragically shape their lives.
Derelict
In the UK, a traumatized homeless veteran uncovers a child trafficking ring and sees a chance at personal redemption.
Dirt
Santa's been particularly hard-working this year, finding the naughty amongst you - in fact maybe he's trying too hard.
Santa Baby
A documentary about the Cenobites' connection to BDSM, goth, and fetish culture. Commissioned by Arrow for the Hellraiser "Quartet of Torment" release, it features Ricardo Castro, Dave Edmond, and Jo Weldon.
The Beauty of Suffering
Scotty Cooper was a fighting Machine, but he wanted more. With a family on the horizon, he threw in the towel. Now thrown into chaos - he will fight for his own survival.
The Pit
Georgie is a strange boy, during one long walk leading to Mother's house we discover why.
Portrait(s)
Over a candid interview with its subject, a documentary concerning the life and work of film director Mike Hodges.