Tag Archives: Film Festival

P&P Hometown Honors

Posted on May 27, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

It’s extra sweet when the acknowledgement comes from the city of one’s birth…

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Astoria Filmmaker’s Club Article

Posted on April 20, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

The Astoria Filmmaker’s Club on-line journal has published a short article by Kendall Mullenhour about me and my musical short film Edgar Allan Poe adaptation “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre“, which the Triborough Film Festival (sponsored by … Continue reading →

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2 ANNUAL ROBINSON FILM AWARDS for P&P

Posted on April 11, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” wins Best International Short and Best Soundtrack at the Annual Robinson Film Awards in Naples, Italy Robinson Film Award winners gathering on stage at the end of the festival Tuesday, April 11 … Continue reading →

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P&P wins BEST HORROR FEATURETTE at NYSFFF

Posted on March 27, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

I took the above selfie after the Q&A that followed the screening of my musical Poe adaptation “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” at the the New York Science Fiction Film Festival Saturday near Times Square. And the … Continue reading →

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P&P WFA Screenings Sunday & Thursday at the CINEMA VILLAGE

Posted on February 17, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

Impressions from the Winter Film Awards Opening Night Kick-Off Bash “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre“, my short film musical adaptation of the classic Edgar Allan Poe short story, will screen twice at the Winter Film Awards International … Continue reading →

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TRIBOROUGH AWARDS

Posted on February 12, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” wins awards for Production Design Wardrobe Sound Design at the Triborough Film Festival Triborough Film festival director Phil Cappadora wore a snazzy sparkly suit as host of the awards ceremony February 11 … Continue reading →

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WINTER FILM AWARDS INTERVIEW

Posted on February 2, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

The Winter Film Awards International Film Festival, which will be screening films in Manhattan’s Cinema Village Feb 16 – 25, has posted a video interview with me about “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre“, which will screen at … Continue reading →

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P&P’s ART is ALIVE & ALIBAG WEEKEND

Posted on January 30, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

TWO CHANCES TO CATCH “THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM – A MUSICABRE” ON LINE and in INDIA FEB 4 & FEB 5 1st Chance! “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” will screen on-line – in other words accessible … Continue reading →

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P&P’s PIGEON D’OR NOMINATION

Posted on January 27, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

The PIGEON D’OR AWARDS have nominated “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” for Best Film Score / Soundtrack The Pigeon D’or awards are the yearly culmination of the Luis Bunuel Memorial Awards, which last Spring awarded “The Pit … Continue reading →

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P&P’s INTERNATIONAL FILM NOMINATION

Posted on January 24, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” has been nominated for Best International Film today! No, not by the Oscars, (yeah, right), although they announced their nominations too today, but by the Alibag Short Film Festival, who I guess … Continue reading →

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NEW YORK CITY IO FILM FESTIVAL AWARD

Posted on January 18, 2023 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre“, my short film musical Edgar Allan Poe adaptation, is a 2nd Place Winner in the Horror Film category of the New York City IO Film Festival, sponsored by the Arete Living Arts … Continue reading →

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P&P on HORROR ISLAND

Posted on December 1, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

NEW UPDATE: 12/7/22 – The new time for the Horror Island Film Festival has been posted. December 31st. Looks to be the same location as before. It can now be part of your jet setting New Year’s Eve extravaganza: 31 … Continue reading →

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THE SKIPTOWN EXPERIENCE

Posted on November 17, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” wins awards for Best Musical Performance Best Original Score Best Production Design – Short at the Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival in Los Angeles The top picture is me sitting with the … Continue reading →

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P&P in NY & LA & NY again

Posted on November 7, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

There will be three opportunities to attend a screening of “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” coast to coast in the next 10 days. plus an on-line screening opportunity 1st chance – NYC – 11/11 “The Pit and … Continue reading →

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BEST SOUNDTRACK at NMIIFF

Posted on October 23, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

“The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” wins Best Soundtrack at the Naked Mountain International Independent Film Festival P&P’s award was one of three handed out tonight. I snuck some photos from the back of the screening room, but … Continue reading →

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3X P&P in OR, AR & NC this SAT

Posted on October 5, 2022 by dannyashkenasi

POE IS SWEEPING THE NATION! This Saturday “The Pit and the Pendulum – a musicabre” screens at H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, Oregon DreadRock: International Horror Film Festival in Little Rock, Arkansas Horror Movie Freaks Film Festival in Walnut … Continue reading →

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