Fly-By-Wire Films

29/10/2020

From Darkness Returned

Horror - 6 minutes

A demonic cult attempts to resurrect the dead.

Starring Caley Elizabeth, Kat Pernicone, Celine Kowall, Josh Sebek, Jim Leo & Tom Dubyna

Director & Editor - Remy Gareau
Producer - Kara Mann
Writers - Nelson D'Silva, Remy Gareau, Kara Mann & Bryan Robinson

Cinematographer - Bryan Robinson
Composer - Jacob Kirkwood
Special Make-Up Effects - Jenna Cooper & Will Sullivan
1st Assistant Director - Alexandria Polinski
1st Assistant Camera - Jay Cox
Sound Mixer - Kevin Shand
Boom Op / PA - Brandon Reynolds
PA - Joe Price

PRODUCTION NOTES:
Offical Selection for Short. Sweet. Film Fest, FunMill Films Fest & Nightmares Film Festival

Winner of "Best Use of Line" and nominated for "Best Writing" at 2019 Cleveland 48-Hour Film Horror Project

Filmed October 2019 in Berea, Ohio

24/09/2020

Here is our FINAL trailer for From Darkness Returns! Our film ends it's festival run this October at "the Cannes of Horror," Nightmares Film Festival!

20/09/2020

We are happy to announce that From Darkness Returned has been selected for the Nightmares Film Festival in Columbus! The fest is virtual this year and runs Oct 21st - 25th so anyone can watch in the comfort of their own homes! We’ll post more screening info as time gets closer, or check out the FB event for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/732880053855646/

Congrats to all of the cast and crew and everyone else who was selected!

27/03/2020

Nessie’s Wild Ride

Comedy - 8 minutes

After fame goes to his head, the Loch Ness Monster hits rock bottom.

Starring Richard T Phillis, Debbie Scaletta, Tom Dubyna, Karn Singh, Christine Taylor Pratt, Josh Sebek, Leo and featuring James Kovach as Tony Sirico

Directed, Shot & Edited by Gareau
Produced by Kara Mann
Written by Nelson D'Silva & Rémy Gareau & Kara Mann & Bryan Robinson
Original Score by Jacob Kirkwood

Gaffer / Co-Editor – Bryan Robinson
1st Assistant Camera – Jay Cox
2nd Assistant Director – Alexandria Polinski
Make-Up – Jenna Cooper
Sound Mixer – Nelson D’Silva
Boom Operator – Michael Farris
Grip – Mikey Tommy
Grip – Reynolds
Grip – David Reynolds

PRODUCTION NOTES
Awards & Nominations
Winner of the highly coveted “Best Graphics” award at the 2019 48-Hour Film Project in Cleveland, Ohio.

25/03/2020

You Can Run

Horror - 6 minutes

In an abandoned camp, a woman is held captive by two serial killers who have something monstrous locked away.

Starring Christine Taylor Pratt, Richard T Phillis, Dominic Cancelliere, James Kovach and featuring Josh Sebek as The Monster

Directed, Shot & Edited by Remy Gareau
Produced by Kara Mann
Written by Nelson D’Silva & Remy Gareau & Kara Mann & Bryan Robinson
Original Score by Jacob Kirkwood

Camera Assistant - Kevin Shand
Assistant Editor - Keali Kovach
Sound Design - Bryan Robinson
Audio Mixer - Nelson D’Silva
Boom Op - Brendon Lydic
Grip - Gregg Tomsic
Locations - Jacqui Gareau
Makeup & SFX - Mearia Housel, Jenna Cooper, Ali Polinski

PRODUCTION NOTES
Awards & Nominations
Won Best Supporting Actor and was nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Costumes & Makeup, Best Trailer and Best Poster at the 2018 48-Hour Film Horror Project in Cleveland, Ohio.
Won 3rd Place - MidShort, at Kinodrome International Motion Picture & Screenplay Festival

48 Hour Film Project
Written, shot and edited in just under 48 hours in October 2018.

23/03/2020

Staying in this week? (and next week?) In honor of the statewide "Spring Break at Home," we are adding about 14 minutes of stuff for you to watch in your down time.

We will be premiering 2 full length shorts this week that we made for 48 Hour Film Projects, 1 horror and 1 comedy, RIGHT HERE ON FACEBOOK:

"YOU CAN RUN" (HORROR) - Premiering Tuesday at 9pm
In an abandoned camp, a woman is held captive by serial killers who have something horrific locked away. Starring Christine Taylor Pratt, Richard T Phillis, Dominic Cancelliere, James Kovach & Josh Sebek

"NESSIE'S WILD RIDE" (COMEDY) - Premiering Thursday at 9pm
After fame goes to his head, the legendary sea monster hits rock bottom.
Starring Richard T Phillis, Debbie Scaletta, Karn Singh, Tom Dubyna, Jim Leo, James Kovach, Josh Sebek & Christine Taylor Pratt

We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy, and we hope you enjoy these short distractions!

07/02/2020

The FunMill Films Fest & Competition is coming up next weekend! Monday is the last day to get an ALL DAY PASS for just $25! There are a ton of awesome shorts scheduled to screen and we hear the competition portion is supposed to be really good!

28/01/2020

Huge thank you to Cleveland Scene Magazine for the feature on the upcoming screenings of "From Darkness Returned!"

Here is the info on those upcoming screenings:

The FunMill Films Fest & Competition
Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore 7 in Euclid
Sunday, February 16th at 5pm - Screening Block B

2020 Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
Alex Theater at the 9 in downtown Cleveland
Friday, February 28th at 7pm - Local Filmmakers Night

The locally based production company Fly-By-Wire Films has teamed up with Cleveland’s Distillation Studios to release its newest short film, From Darkness Returned. Produced for...

23/01/2020

We are very honored that "From Darkness Returned" will be screening in 2 local film festivals next month!

The FunMill Films Fest & Competition
Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore 7 in Euclid
Sunday, February 16th at 5pm - Screening Block B

2020 Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
Alex Theater at the 9 in downtown Cleveland
Friday, February 28th at 7pm - Local Filmmakers Night

You can get tickets by going to the event pages for either festival (or the links in the comments).

Thank you to both festivals for screening our short!

15/01/2020

We are very happy to announce that our latest short film "From Darkness Returned" is an official selection for this year's Short. Sweet. Film Fest!

It screens Friday, Feb 28th at 7pm with the Local Filmmakers Program, along with some awesome local films!

07/11/2019

07/11/2019

05/11/2019

“From Darkness Returned” won BEST USE OF THE LINE tonight at the 48 Hour Film Horror Project Awards tonight!

Cinematographer Bryan Robinson, Director Remy Gareau, Producer Kara Mann and SFX Makeup Artist Jenna Cooper were there for the ceremony. Nelson was unable to attend.

The night was full of surprises, congratulations to all of the other winners and nominees!

01/11/2019

"From Darkness Returned" was nominated for Best Writing and Best Use of Line!!

Congratulations to the other nominees!

Congratulations to our 2019 48HFP Horror Project Award Nominees!

The films below were selected by our panel of judges as the top nominees in each awards category. All winners will be revealed at our Awards Party this coming Monday, November 4th at Boss Dog Brewing on Lee Rd. in Cleveland Heights starting at 7pm!

Special thanks to this year's judges: Jackie Chin, Jim Hill (aka Cousin Bobby), and Gigi Real!

BEST FILM
"Foray" by Bootstrap's Bootstraps
"ESCAPED" by Burning House Films
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Verboten Schokolade" by White Midnight

AUDIENCE CHOICE GROUP A
"ESCAPED" by Burning House Films
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Teeth" by Sewn Shut

AUDIENCE CHOICE GROUP B
"Disquiet" by 54th Street Films
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Verboten Schokolade" by White Midnight

MOVIE POSTER CONTEST
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Home Sweet Home" by MorSho Productions
"Strange Appetites" by The Freke Showe
"Verboten Shokolade" by White Midnight

TRAILER CONTEST
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Strange Appetites" by The Freke Showe
"Verboten Shokolade" by White Midnight

BEST WRITING
"From Darkness Returned" by Fly-By-Wire Films
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Beyond the Light" by TKF Films

BEST EDITING
"Foray" by Bootstrap's Bootstraps
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Hunger" by Tri-Cera Films

BEST DIRECTING
"Disquiet" by 54th Street Films
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Strange Appetites" by The Freke Showe
"Beyond the Light" by TKF Films

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
"Disquiet" by 54th Street Films
"ESCAPED" by Burning House Films
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang

BEST SOUND DESIGN
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Find the Fool" by Eyecrush Productions
"Beyond the Light" by TKF Films

BEST MUSICAL SCORE
"Disquiet" by 54th Street Films
"Resurrected" by Papa Productions
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Beyond the Light" by TKF Films

BEST ORIGINAL SONG
"ESCAPED" by Burning House Films
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang

BEST LEAD ACTOR
Vincent Sarowatz in "The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
Ray Hodge in "Benny" by Dark Horses Productions
Sean Manos in "Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang

BEST LEAD ACTRESS
Ellen Ganley in "Disquiet" by 54th Street Films
Makenna Weyburne in "The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
Julie Temple in "Beyond the Light" by TKF Films

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Spencer Mills in "The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
Ron Hoff Jr. in "Coulrophobia" by One Red Cup
Todd Baur in "Beyond the Light" by TKF Films

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Morgan Paige in "The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
Delaney Kolarik in "Benny" by Dark Horses Productions
Lina Edwards in "Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang

BEST ENSEMBLE ACTING
"The Unseen" by Conrad Studios
"Welcome to Bloodview" by Misfit Toys
"Coulrophobia" by One Red Cup
"Resurrected" by Papa Productions
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Strange Appetites" by The Freke Showe
"Beyond the Light" by TKF Films

BEST GRAPHICS
"Foray" by Bootstrap's Bootstraps
"Condamned" by Szego Films

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
"Foray" by Bootstrap's Bootstraps
"Welcome to Bloodview" by Misfit Toys
"Resurrected" by Papa Productions
"Here They Stay" by Spiral Movies
"Condamned" by Szego Films

BEST USE OF CHARACTER
"Coulrophobia" by One Red Cup
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang

BEST USE OF PROP
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Beyond the Light" by TKF Films

BEST USE OF LINE
"Disquiet" by 54th Street Films
"Foray" by Bootstrap's Bootstraps
"From Darkness Returned" by Fly-By-Wire Films

BEST COSTUMES & MAKEUP
"Disquiet" by 54th Street Films
"Resurrected" by Papa Productions
"Rate Your Clown" by Render Gang
"Teeth" by Sewn Shut
"Strange Appetites" by The Freke Showe

BEST LOCATION
"Sins Ain't Forgiven" by Brutal Flowers
"ESCAPED" by Burning House Films
"Welcome to Bloodview" by Misfit Toys
"Home Sweet Home" by MorSho Productions
"Verboten Schokolade" by White Midnight

MOST BLOOD SPLATTERED
"Resurrected" by Papa Productions
"Teeth" by Sewn Shut

SCREAM QUEEN
Maggie Elisabeth Keating in "For You" by Banana Bread Productions
Debi Christo in "Welcome to Bloodview" by Misfit Toys
Johanna McGinley in "Strange Appetites" by The Freke Showe
Alicia Spurlock in "Verboten Schokolade" by White Midnight

23/10/2019

Here is some of our cast and crew last night at the “From Darkness Returned” screening! We had a great time seeing everyone and watching a couple great films!

22/10/2019

"From Darkness Returned" premieres tonight at 7pm at Atlas Cinema Lakeshore 7

19/10/2019

Are you worthy?

17/10/2019

There have been sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster on the shores of Lake Erie. Rumor has it he will be emerging from the Cuyahoga tonight at Music Box Supper Club during Film Cafe- John Ewing presented by the Greater Cleveland Film Commission.

Be there to witness sights unseen, and trust us, don't get caught by Monster Cops.

The event starts at 7pm, and it be free to attend.

14/10/2019

"Are you worthy?"

Huge thanks to an amazing cast and crew for going above and beyond this weekend to make something crazy. This was at times a very difficult shoot but, once again, everyone kept their spirits high and we accomplished an incredible feat.

We can't wait to show you this one, it's our best yet. This is our final 48 Hour Film Project, and we are really happy to be going out on this note.

Trailer coming soon, screening October 22nd at 7pm at Lakeshore Cinema.

Cast: Caley Elizabeth, Celine Kowall, Josh Sebek, Kat Pernicone, Jim Leo and Tom Dubyna

Directed by Remy Gareau
Produced by Kara Mann
Cinematography by Bryan Robinson
Written by Nelson D'Silva, Remy Gareau, Kara Mann & Bryan Robinson

Original Score by Jacob Kirkwood

Special Makeup Effects by Jenna Cooper & Will Sullivan

1st Assistant Director - Alexandria Polinski
1st Assistant Camera - Jay Cox

Sound Mixer - Kevin Shand
Boom Op / PA - Brandon Reynolds
PA - Joe Price

30/09/2019

We are happy to announce that our latest short film "Nessie's Wild Ride" will be screening at the next Film Cafe at Music Box Supper Club on October 17th!

"After fame goes to his head, the legendary sea monster hits rock bottom"

Featuring incredible comedic performances from an ensemble cast and a hilarious script, "Nessie's Wild Ride" is a Fantasy Comedy that was originally written, produced, edited and scored in under 48 hours and was the winner of the highly coveted "Best Graphics" award at the 2019 Cleveland 48 Hour Film Project.

All Film Cafe events are free to attend, and Music Box will have specials on food and beverages.

22/09/2019

“You Can Run” was honored with 3rd place in the Mid-Short Film category at the KInoDrome Film Festival! The film’s director, Remy Gareau, was on hand to accept the award.

Huge thanks to the judges and B. R. Tatalović for the honor and for hosting such a great selection of films.

19/09/2019

"You Can Run" screens this weekend at the KInoDrome Film Festival, so we thought we would post some Behind the Scenes Photos.

"You Can Run" was filmed on a chilly day last October at Richfield Heritage Preserve, and features an award winning performance from Richard T Phillis.

19/09/2019

13/09/2019

HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH!!

In honor of the holiday, please enjoy the trailer for our short film "You Can Run," which screens next weekend at the KInoDrome Film Festival.

"You Can Run" was made for the 48 Hour Horror Film Project in October 2018, where it won Best Supporting Actor (Richard T Phillis) and was nomimated for Best Cinematography (Remy Gareau) and Best Costumes & Makeup (Nelson D'Silva, Jenna Cooper & Alexandria Polinski).

Produced by Nelson D'Silva, Remy Gareau, Kara Mann and Bryan Robinson.

Starring Christine Taylor Pratt, Richard T Phillis, Dominic Cancelliere, James Kovach and Josh Sebek.

Featuring a stellar score from Jacob Kirkwood.

06/09/2019

A corporate spy infiltrates a rival donut company to uncover their secret ingredient.

STARRING
Emily Dunay as Vanessa Sizemore
Sarah Ayleen Parr as Boss Lady
Dominic Cancelliere as "The Dom"
James Kovach as Paulie Donuts
Jim Leo as Vanessa's Handler
Josh Sebek as Josh

CREW
Written & Produced by Nelson D'Silva, Remy Gareau, Kara Mann & Bryan Robinson
Directed by Remy Gareau
UPM / 1st AD - Kara Mann
Cinematographer - Bryan Robinson
VFX / Editor / Graphics - Nelson D'Silva
Editor - Remy Gareau
Composer - Jacob Kirkwood
Audio Mixer / Boom Op - Nicholas Redding
Grip / Electric - Gregg Tomsic
PA - Kurt Kaufman
PA - Ali Phillips
PA - John Wyman