Experiencing Interruptions?

The Easter Sunday Massacre

Two film enthusiasts who work for a boutique distribution company meet Vince Miller, the elusive writer/director of 1979's The Easter Sunday Massacre. Miller and his film have not been seen in over 40 years.

  • William Nicholas Clay
    Director
    Party Hard, E.Z. Shakes: The Spirit
  • William Nicholas Clay
    Writer
    Party Hard, E.Z. Shakes: The Spirit
  • William Nicholas Clay
    Producer
    Party Hard, E.Z. Shakes: The Spirit
  • Stanford Gardner
    Key Cast
    "Vince Miller"
    The Theta Girl, Party Hard, Bad Girls, E.Z. Shakes: The Spirit, H3ro: S.i.T.b.
  • Catherine Hunsinger
    Key Cast
    "Sophie"
  • Patrick Dodds
    Key Cast
    "Jack"
    Goody
  • Aaron Blomberg
    Key Cast
    "Bunny Man"
    Pater Noster and the Mission of Light, Left One Alive, E.Z. Shakes: The Spirit, Acorn, Bae Wolf
  • Katie Kendall
    Key Cast
    "Final Girl"
  • Morgan Meeks
    Key Cast
    "Young Vince Miller"
  • Michael Krajewski
    Key Cast
    "Shadowbox Distributor #1"
  • Ty Rowe
    Key Cast
    "Shadowbox Distributor #2"
    Party Hard
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy, Horror
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 9, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 2nd Act Film Project
    Columbia, South Carolina
    United States
    October 23, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Best Director
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York
    United States
    April 5, 2025
    Gold Award - Comedy
Distribution Information
  • Reel Vantage Films
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - William Nicholas Clay

William Nicholas Clay is an innovative filmmaker based in South Carolina, celebrated for his fun and playful storytelling style. He directed the feature film Party Hard, showcasing his talent for blending humor and heart. In addition to his work in narrative cinema, William has crafted a series of compelling music videos for local artists, including E.Z. Shakes, Candy Coffins, and hip-hop artist H3ro. Passionate about highlighting his hometown and its talented artists, he continuously pushes his own creative boundaries by exploring multiple styles and genres in cinema through his own production company, Reel Vantage Films.

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Director Statement

THE EASTER SUNDAY MASSACRE (2024) was created for the 2nd Act Film Project, presented by The Jasper Project, a multidisciplinary arts group supporting Columbia and South Carolina's creative community.

The 2nd Act Film Project promotes independent filmmaking in South Carolina by inviting teams to complete and produce 14 short films. Fourteen teams were chosen and given the first and third acts of a screenplay, with the task of writing the second act.

The finished films premiered on October 24, 2024, where The Easter Sunday Massacre won "Best Director."

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT:

This film is for the artists who never got their moment, for the voices sidelined by circumstance, and for anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s too late to be heard. It’s about time, silence, and the quiet power of reclaiming your narrative.

We made this piece with deep love for the creative process—and for the filmmakers, past and present, who keep telling stories even when no one’s watching. Because sometimes, being seen again—decades later—is enough.