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Rene R. Rivas

Rene R. Rivas

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Biography

Rene Rivas is an award-winning writer, director, and cinematographer based in Arizona. In 2015, he founded Rene Rivas Productions, an independent production company dedicated to creating high-quality, compelling short films. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for visual artistry, Rivas has produced and directed numerous short films, showcasing his versatility and talent across various genres.

Known For

Grunge
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In 1992, the rising rock band “Le Slouch” is on the verge of stardom. With a scorching new single lighting up the airwaves, and their debut music video premiering on MTV’s “Headslammers Bash,” everything seems to be falling into place—until disaster strikes. Following a sudden and tragic turn of events, the band is thrust into a violent psychedelic spiral, leading them down a blood-soaked path of death and destruction.

Grunge

2025
Northern
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After a painful divorce from his beloved wife Claire, Ryan, a musician and traveling photographer, turns to self-medication to cope with his emotional turmoil. Unbeknownst to him, a force greater than he could ever imagine looms in his near future.

Northern

2017
Rejected
6.0

In "Rejected," a short horror parody, three twisted tales of macabre horror unfold, all linked by an antiquated digital camera from 1997. The tales intertwine, creating a narrative that is both terrifying and hilariously absurd.

Rejected

2024
Bloody Border
2.0

What do you get when you mix two hit-men brothers, their cocky protege, a couple of injured illegal immigrants, border patrol agents and a few colorful townsfolk in the small border town of Bisbee, AZ whose water supply has been contaminated with MDPV otherwise known as 'bath salts'? A wild night of chases, gun fights, zombies, heated arguments touching on the controversial issue, AZ's SB1070, oh and a lot more zombies as this colorful group of individuals tries to escape the night on the Bloody Border.

Bloody Border

2013
Sledgehammer Christmas
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Retro grindhouse-style short film/trailer to the fictitious holiday horror film "Santa Slayer: Part VI - Sledgehammer Christmas"

Sledgehammer Christmas

2024
Godzilla ‘56
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Set two years after the events in the original film, this stop-motion parody follows Godzilla as he faces his most challenging opponent yet!

Godzilla ‘56

Bite Size
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Trick-or-treating turns deadly as children receive blood-infused treats from a lurking entity.

Bite Size

Skinamarinki-doo Part II
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When the Skinamarinki-doo makes its presence known at a new home, a plush child's toy falls victim to its nefarious plan.

Skinamarinki-doo Part II

The Tent
6.5

An afternoon jog for a trail runner seemed like the perfect way to spend her day off, until a strange encounter with a red tent ensued.

The Tent

2019
Judy
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On the eve of her wedding, JUDY feels lost. Although happy to be engaged to her supportive and charming fiancé, PETER, she can't help but feel hidden in the shadow of his success. As she longs for a deeper meaning to her life, Judy's prayers are answered when a dark force calls out to her that night in her dreams. With a renewed sense of purpose, Judy proceeds down a new frightening path and embraces a change that will cost her everything she has ever known.

Judy

2021
The Spirit of Haddonfield
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Fan film and homage piece that pays tribute to John Carpenter's 1978 classic "Halloween"

The Spirit of Haddonfield

10/31/85
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On a chilly Halloween night in 1985, 3 teenagers happen upon the unfortunate antics of a crazed serial killer named Mr. Trick.

10/31/85

2022