Peter Katz
Encyclopedia
Peter Katz is an award winning film producer
and innovator of Neurocinema. He has produced critically acclaimed genre films that have screened at the AFI Fest, Rome Film Festival, as well as the New Zealand International Film Festival. He was one of the producers on Mortuary, which was helmed by legendary director Tobe Hooper
(The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
, Poltergeist
). His newest feature Pop Skull has received excellent reviews from such press as Variety
, San Francisco Bay Guardian, and Fangoria
. In addition to making feature films, Peter has organized multimedia panels at Comic Con with influential web journalists, bestselling authors, notable comic creators, and theatrical film directors. Currently, Peter is developing projects across various mediums including film, comics, and the web.
Pop Skull
Reviews
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and innovator of Neurocinema. He has produced critically acclaimed genre films that have screened at the AFI Fest, Rome Film Festival, as well as the New Zealand International Film Festival. He was one of the producers on Mortuary, which was helmed by legendary director Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper
Tobe Hooper is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre. His works include the cult classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre , along with its first sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 ; the three-time Emmy-nominated Stephen King film adaptation...
(The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a 1974 American independent horror film directed and produced by Tobe Hooper, who cowrote it with Kim Henkel. It stars Marilyn Burns, Paul A. Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow, and Gunnar Hansen, who respectively portray Sally Hardesty, Franklin Hardesty, the...
, Poltergeist
Poltergeist
A poltergeist is a paranormal phenomenon which consists of events alluding to the manifestation of an imperceptible entity. Such manifestation typically includes inanimate objects moving or being thrown about, sentient noises and, on some occasions, physical attacks on those witnessing the...
). His newest feature Pop Skull has received excellent reviews from such press as Variety
Variety (magazine)
Variety is an American weekly entertainment-trade magazine founded in New York City, New York, in 1905 by Sime Silverman. With the rise of the importance of the motion-picture industry, Daily Variety, a daily edition based in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Silverman in 1933. In 1998, the...
, San Francisco Bay Guardian, and Fangoria
Fangoria
Fangoria is an American magazine devoted to horror and exploitation films, which has a number of associated brands:* Fangoria Comics* Fangoria Films* Fangoria RadioFangoria may also refer to:* Fangoria , a Spanish electro pop band...
. In addition to making feature films, Peter has organized multimedia panels at Comic Con with influential web journalists, bestselling authors, notable comic creators, and theatrical film directors. Currently, Peter is developing projects across various mediums including film, comics, and the web.
Critical acclaim
AwardsPop Skull
- 2008 Best Feature Film, Indianapolis International Film FestivalIndianapolis International Film Festival-Mission & General Information:Founded in 2004, the Indianapolis International Film Festival seeks to create a shared experience by championing films that entertain, challenge and expand perspectives in Indianapolis and beyond...
- 2008 Jury Award, Boston Underground Film FestivalBoston Underground Film FestivalThe Boston Underground Film Festival is an annual event held in the Boston, Massachusetts area that specializes in alternative film and video. The Boston Underground Film Festival, also known as BUFF, is the largest underground film festival in New England, spotlighting short films and feature...
Reviews
- QuietEarth.com calls Wingard's Pop Skull brilliant.
- Twitchfilm.net says Pop Skull wins international acclaim.
- DreadCentral.com reviews Home Sick: "Twists my brain".
- Variety.com review refers to Pop Skull as acid horror.