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Geoghegan is best-known for his work in the [[horror film|horror]] and [[science fiction]] film genres. |
Geoghegan is best-known for his work in the [[horror film|horror]] and [[science fiction]] film genres. |
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==Early experiences== |
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In 1997, Ted appeared in the short film ''Latter-Day Saints'',portraying a deranged high school student, banished from society, who tries to form his own religious [[cult]]. In 1997, Ted wrote a fantasy-themed [[graphic novel]] entitled ''The Isle of Insaw'' with artist Richard Anderson. It debuted at the [[San Diego Comic-Con]] that same year. While attending the event, Ted met filmmaker [[Kevin Smith (filmmaker)|Kevin Smith]]. Their conversations inspired him to pursue [[screenwriting]], which would combine his two early passions - writing and film.<ref>[http://www.horror-fanatics.com/interviews/tedgeoghegan.html Horror-Fanatics.com: Interview with Ted Geoghegan<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Ted would later learn the art of screenwriting from [[Carroll O'Connor]] while attending college in [[Missoula, Montana]]. |
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==Filmmaking== |
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Ted authored ''[[Demonium (film)|Demonium]]'', his first major motion picture, in 2000. Directed by [[Andreas Schnaas]] and co-authored by his wife Beverly, the film was shot in Rome, Italy. Geoghegan worked on the set of the film as a dialogue coach, primarily focusing on the cast members, who spoke English as a second language. |
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While in Europe for the filming of ''[[Demonium]]'', he appeared in a small role in ''Mutation II: Generation Dead'', a German [[science fiction]] film directed by [[Timo Rose]]. |
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Following that, he was approached by indie filmmaker [[Kevin Lindenmuth]] to write a short [[werewolf]]-themed picture, which became part of the anthology film, ''Bites: The Werewolf Chronicles''. In 2003, he again worked with director [[Andreas Schnaas|Schnaas]] on the New York-set slasher film, ''[[Nikos (film)|Nikos]]''. |
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Geoghegan wrote and directed the short film ''Ghouls Gone Wild!'' in 2004. The musical/comedy/horror short marked his directorial debut. In 2007, he began producing motion pictures under his production company banner, Starving Kappa Pictures. |
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==Selected filmography== |
==Selected filmography== |
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*''[[Demonium (film)|Demonium]]'' ([[2000 in film|2000]]) - Writer/Dialogue Coach - d. [[Andreas Schnaas]] |
*''[[Demonium (film)|Demonium]]'' ([[2000 in film|2000]]) - Writer/Dialogue Coach - d. [[Andreas Schnaas]] |
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*''Latter-Day Saints'' ([[1996 in film|1996]]) - Actor - d. Jeff Goad |
*''Latter-Day Saints'' ([[1996 in film|1996]]) - Actor - d. Jeff Goad |
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==Other works== |
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Ted and his work have been featured in numerous periodicals, including [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]], [[Fangoria (magazine)|Fangoria]], [[American Movie Classics|American Movie Classics.com]], [[AM New York]], Femme Fatales Magazine, and various Gannet News Services. He also co-founded the [[horror movie]] [[website]], [[The Diabolical Dominion]], in 1998. |
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In 2005, he completed the first draft of his debut novel, a [[fantasy novel|fantasy piece]] entitled ''Rise of the Blackened Hand''.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/tedge1979 MySpace.com Page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==Interviews== |
==Interviews== |
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Ted J. Geoghegan | |
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 Author Ted Geoghegan, speaking at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Convention | |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, Film Producer, Novelist |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy |
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| http://www.starvingkappa.com/ | |
Filmmaker and author Ted Geoghegan (born August 10, 1979 in Beaverton, Oregon, United States) grew up in Great Falls, Montana, attending private and public schools and studying film extensively. He attended The University of Montana in Missoula, Montana and attained a degree in English Education.[1]
Geoghegan is best-known for his work in the horror and science fiction film genres.
Selected filmography
- Sweatshop (2008) - Writer/Producer - d. Stacy Davidson
- Don't Wake the Dead (2008) - Writer - d. Andreas Schnaas
- Darkness Surrounds Roberta (2008) - Producer - d. Giovanni Pianigiani
- Fearmakers (2007) - Producer - d. Timo Rose
- Slasher (2007) - Executive Producer - d. Frank Montag
- 100 Tears (2007) - Associate Producer - d. Marcus Koch
- Barricade (2007) - Writer/Producer - d. Timo Rose
- Ghouls Gone Wild! (2004) - Writer/Director - d. Ted Geoghegan
- Nikos (2003) - Writer - d. Andreas Schnaas
- Bites: The Werewolf Chronicles (2002) - Writer - d. Kevin Lindenmuth
- Mutation II: Generation Dead (2001) - Actor - d. Timo Rose
- Demonium (2000) - Writer/Dialogue Coach - d. Andreas Schnaas
- Latter-Day Saints (1996) - Actor - d. Jeff Goad