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Mezza Morta Prequel

Mezza Morta is a reanimated corpse created by two Russia scientists to infiltrate YouTube and influence the American public.

  • Jo Anna M Van Thuyne
    Director
    Creepy Basement
  • Jo Anna Van Thuyne
    Writer
    Creepy Basement, Welcome to Anhedonia
  • Jo Anna Van Thuyne
    Producer
    American Exorcist
  • Melissa Rodriguez
    Producer
    The Sambodi Project
  • Steve Saturn
    Producer
    Birth of Separation
  • Matt Braunsdorf
    Producer
    This is That Night, John The Carpenter
  • Jo Anna Van Thuyne
    Key Cast
    "Mezza Morta"
    American Exorcist, Creepy Basement, Midnight Show
  • Steve Saturn
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Petrov"
    Birth of Separation
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 14, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • NY Short Film Tuesdays
    New York
    United States
    January 16, 2019
  • Web Series Night with PopUp Anthology
    Trenton, NJ
    United States
    January 18, 2019
Director Biography - Jo Anna M Van Thuyne

Jo Anna Van Thuyne is an actor, comedian, and filmmaker from Philadelphia. She graduated from LaSalle University and is the host of the podcast, Apocalypse...Now?

Jo Anna is also known for her interview series, Creepy Basement on the Scrapple TV YouTube Channel, and as one of the producers and stars of the horror film, American Exorcist.

Jo Anna produced, wrote, and starred in the comedy news series, Lampoonery News, which was broadcast on the Philadelphia cable access channel, LaSalle TV. She acted as Associate Producer for ShadowBox Pictures where she helped produce a number of television commercials. She also served as a Production Assistant on many independent features including Stuart Connely’s The Suspect. Jo Anna managed and performed in a number of infamous Philadelphia based haunted houses like The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride and Eastern State Pennitetury’s Terror Behind The Walls.

Jo Anna moved to New York in 2016 and completed the core curriculum at the Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center in New York City. She was accepted into the Advanced Program. She also trained with Penny Templeton of The Penny Templeton Studio.

After two years of inspiration through education, Jo Anna wrote Mezza Morta as a culmination of all of the skills she has learned over the past decade. Mezza Morta, written, produced, and starring Jo Anna Van Thuyne...is also her directorial debut. She hopes to raise awareness and funds to produce an entire first season (5 episodes) of the Mezza Morta Web Series.

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Director Statement

Mezza Morta is a twisted regurgitation of events in my personal life as well as my reaction to the divided world. It’s a representation of sexism and the #MeToo movement, the viral fads that distract us-- and the collusion that brings it all together. This female-led production that pays homage to classic horror ushers in a new error of terror and is sure to inspire young female filmmakers everywhere.

The Mezza Morta prequel is a concept piece for the first season of the Mezza Morta web series. I want Mezza Morta to make you laugh, but more importantly--I want it to scare the shit out of you. This four-part horror comedy will satisfy feminists and gore enthusiasts alike with its sharp political humor and classic practical effects provided by special effects makeup artist, Steve Saturn. The script is written, the show is cast, and the crew is standing by--but we need your help to bring Mezza Morta to life.