Private Project

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).

  • Alex Montilla
    Director
    Cheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
  • Alex Montilla
    Writer
    Cheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
  • Alex Montilla
    Producer
    Cheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 15, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ShriekFest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    September 28, 2019
    World Premiere
    Best Horror Short Film
  • Screamfest New Orleans
    New Orleans, LA
    United States
    October 18, 2019
    Louisiana Premiere
    Best Short
  • The Grave Plot Film Fest
    Seattle, WA
    United States
    February 1, 2020
    Washington Premiere
    Audience Favorite
  • Love Your Shorts Film Festival
    Sanford, FL
    United States
    February 15, 2020
    Best Scene
  • jellyFEST
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    February 29, 2020
    Best Horror Short
  • Assurdo Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    June 30, 2020
    Milan Premiere
    Best Comedy - June
  • Assurdo Film Festival
    Milan
    Italy
    June 30, 2020
    Milan Premiere
    Best Movie Poster - June
  • Big Apple Film Festival
    New York, NY
    United States
    August 30, 2020
    New York Premiere
    Best Short Film
  • Yellow Fever Indie Film Festival
    Belfast, Northern Ireland
    United Kingdom
    August 30, 2020
    Northern Irish Premiere
    Best SFX
  • Rincón International Film Festival
    Rincón
    Puerto Rico
    September 6, 2020
    Puerto Rican Premiere
    Best Horror
  • Horrorhound Film Festival
    Cincinnati, OH
    United States
    September 18, 2020
    Cincinnati Premiere
    Best SFX
  • Austin Spotlight Film Festival
    Austin, TX
    United States
    October 8, 2020
    Texas Premiere
    Best Horror
  • Ethereal Horror Fest & Awards
    Austin, TX
    United States
    October 24, 2020
    Best of the Fest
  • HorrorHaus Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    October 31, 2020
    Best Editing
  • HorrorHaus Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    October 31, 2020
    Best Horror Comedy
  • Reel Horror Fest
    Lombard, IL
    United States
    November 14, 2020
    Illinois Premiere
    Best Film
  • Reel Horror Fest
    Lombard, IL
    United States
    November 14, 2020
    Illinois Premiere
    Best Director
  • Reel Horror Fest
    Lombard, IL
    United States
    November 14, 2020
    Illinois Premiere
    Best Screenplay
Director Biography - Alex Montilla

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.

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Director Statement

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.