OverKill
'OverKill' is a film with a comedic take on a familiar setup: when too-woke-for-their-own-good college kids are terrorized by an unstoppable masked killer, the final girl must outsmart him to survive. Only in this movie, the killer literally cannot be stopped (or killed).
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Alex MontillaDirectorCheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
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Alex MontillaWriterCheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
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Alex MontillaProducerCheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:14 minutes 45 seconds
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Completion Date:August 15, 2019
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Production Budget:12,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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ShriekFestLos Angeles, CA
United States
September 28, 2019
World Premiere
Best Horror Short Film -
Screamfest New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
United States
October 18, 2019
Louisiana Premiere
Best Short -
The Grave Plot Film FestSeattle, WA
United States
February 1, 2020
Washington Premiere
Audience Favorite -
Love Your Shorts Film FestivalSanford, FL
United States
February 15, 2020
Best Scene -
jellyFESTLos Angeles, CA
United States
February 29, 2020
Best Horror Short -
Assurdo Film FestivalMilan
Italy
June 30, 2020
Milan Premiere
Best Comedy - June -
Assurdo Film FestivalMilan
Italy
June 30, 2020
Milan Premiere
Best Movie Poster - June -
Big Apple Film FestivalNew York, NY
United States
August 30, 2020
New York Premiere
Best Short Film -
Yellow Fever Indie Film FestivalBelfast, Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
August 30, 2020
Northern Irish Premiere
Best SFX -
Rincón International Film FestivalRincón
Puerto Rico
September 6, 2020
Puerto Rican Premiere
Best Horror -
Horrorhound Film FestivalCincinnati, OH
United States
September 18, 2020
Cincinnati Premiere
Best SFX -
Austin Spotlight Film FestivalAustin, TX
United States
October 8, 2020
Texas Premiere
Best Horror -
Ethereal Horror Fest & AwardsAustin, TX
United States
October 24, 2020
Best of the Fest -
HorrorHaus Film FestivalLos Angeles, CA
United States
October 31, 2020
Best Editing -
HorrorHaus Film FestivalLos Angeles, CA
United States
October 31, 2020
Best Horror Comedy -
Reel Horror FestLombard, IL
United States
November 14, 2020
Illinois Premiere
Best Film -
Reel Horror FestLombard, IL
United States
November 14, 2020
Illinois Premiere
Best Director -
Reel Horror FestLombard, IL
United States
November 14, 2020
Illinois Premiere
Best Screenplay
I've been making movies since high school. When my friends and I took over the morning announcements, we saw an opportunity to make short films for a captive audience...and by that, I mean an audience that literally HAD to watch; the entire school was held hostage by our silliness. Out of necessity, I learned the basics of filmmaking: acting, writing, directing, editing, visual effects, scoring...you name it; I was the Robert Rodriguez of morning announcements.
All of these skills came in handy when I attended the University of Miami's film school. After making the leap to Los Angeles, I've continued to hone my craft by working in the editing room for studio films like "Hot Tub Time Machine" and "The Muppets", on the sets of films like "The Hangover Part III" and as a Producer for ESPN. All the while, I continue to write, direct and edit my own films.
The idea for 'OverKill' came about in 2013 while attending a film festival for another short I had made. My brother, Jason, pitched me the idea of making a slasher movie where the killer won't die...like, literally will not die. Little did I know that his suggestion would keep me busy off-and-on for the next seven years.
Between crew changes, special effects on a shoestring budget and the general difficulty of only shooting at night, 'OverKill' has been the most demanding project I've ever made. Watching audiences around the world laugh and scream has made it all completely worth it.