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The Shivering Tale

In this Grimm's Fairy Tale modern day adaptation,

  • Mason Aks
    Director
  • Mason Aks
    Writer
  • Mason Aks
    Producer
  • Thomas McKinnon
    Producer
  • Sam Johnson
    Producer
  • Xander Doege
    Producer
  • Mason Aks
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Xander Doege
    Key Cast
    "Tyler Brandish"
  • Kurt Muenstermann
    Key Cast
    "Benny Brandish"
  • Michael Treat
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy Brandish"
  • Braydan Isaac
    Key Cast
    "Pastor"
  • Carolyn Avenger
    Key Cast
    "Pastor's Wife/Princess"
  • Brandon Ernst
    Key Cast
    "July Santa"
  • Grayson Kamel
    Key Cast
    "Jester"
  • Harry James-Roxby
    Key Cast
    "King"
  • Chris Martin
    Key Cast
    "Young Flamboyant Man"
  • Grace Amato
    Key Cast
    "Handmaiden"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student, Television
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Fairy tale
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:5
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Mason Aks

Mason Aks is an upcoming filmmaker from Parker Colorado. Having spent his entire life in the theater community he was around some of the most talented actors in the country where he learned to hone in his craft. After graduating High school with 4 state awards in acting [Best Performance by a Supporting Actor (Gaston, Bobby G Awards), Lead Actor in Best Comedic Play (Lord Fancourt Babberly, Thescon 2013), 1st place Improv team (Thescon 2014), and 1st place Group Scene (39 Steps, Thescon 2014)] he went on to win high praises at the national level for Acting and Directing for a comedic group scene from the 39 Steps (National Thespian Convention 2015).

After High School, Mason travelled to Europe, living in Germany, and the United Kingdom. While he was there he learned about the culture of many European countries and picked up both German and French along the way. Mason also holds a Bachelor's Degree in European History, which he achieved in just over a year and wrote a book on how such accomplishments are cheap and possible for anyone (The One Year Diploma, How to Graduate without Student Loan Debt)

After traveling to Europe, Mason became a filmmaker with high aspirations. Putting together this TV pilot, The Shivering Tale, with a crew of 20 volunteers and a singular credit card to fund the project. After adapting this short story into a 22 minute pilot episode, He began working on business videos and side acting jobs while going to film school until his filmmaking and acting careers take off.

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Director Statement

My dream in life is to bring joy to people who watch my films. I want people to spend their time out of their day with me, feeling happier and leaving with a sense of joy and a smile on their face. I also want to bring the nature of human beings out in my films and use historical and literature lenses to portray how we have been through history.