Radio Silence Productions
 L-R: Tyler Gillett, Justin Martinez, Chad Villella, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. | |
| Motion Picture | |
| Genre | Horror, Adventure, Comedy |
| Founded | 2011, USA |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Chad Villella & Justin Martinez |
| Website | Radio Silence |
Radio Silence is a quartet of filmmakers based in Los Angeles.[1]
Known for their previous work as Chad, Matt & Rob, the group directed the final segment (10/31/98) in the feature film V/H/S. The movie premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically by Magnolia Pictures on October 5, 2012.[2][3]
Members
Radio Silence was formed in 2011 by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Justin Martinez and Chad Villella. The collective had worked together previously as Chad, Matt & Rob.[4]
- Matt Bettinelli-Olpin is originally from Oakland, CA and founding guitarist of the punk band Link 80. He is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
- Tyler Gillett is originally from Flagstaff, AZ.
- Justin Martinez is originally from Tucson, AZ and a graduate of the University of Arizona.
- Chad Villella is originally from Punxsutawney, PA and a graduate of Mercyhurst College and an original member of the Center for Information Research Analysis And Training (CIRAT).
Chad, Matt & Rob
The quartet first worked together on a series of Interactive Adventures and a found footage short film called Mountain Devil Prank Fails Horribly for the Chad, Matt & Rob website.[5][6]
V/H/S
Radio Silence's segment of V/H/S is titled 10/31/98 and the story is set on Halloween as a group of friends go in search for a Halloween party.
According to an interview with Complex, Radio Silence was brought into the V/H/S fold after producer Brad Miska saw Mountain Devil Prank Fails Horribly. Their segment was shot over four days around Los Angeles in August 2011. [7]
External links
References
- ↑ Miska, Brad (2011-12-1), "'V/H/S' Will Premiere at Sundance 2012" Bloody-Disgusting http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/27429
- ↑ Zeitchik, Steven (2011-10-13), "Wingard, West headline new Bloody Disgusting film." Los Angeles Times http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/10/ti-west-inkeepers-bloody-disgusting-adam-wingard-youre-next.html
- ↑ Barnes, Brooks (2011-12-1), "Delusional Teenagers and Other Sundance Offerings." New York Times http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/delusional-teenagers-and-other-sundance-offerings/
- ↑ Lion, Brian (2012-9-25), "The Short Cut: An Interview with Radio Silence." Under The Gun http://www.underthegunreview.net/2012/09/25/the-short-cut-an-interview-with-radio-silence/
- ↑ Lawton, Christopher (2009-02-04), "Video Sites Entice Users To Stay and Play." Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123370933597245913.html
- ↑ Todd Wasserman Mashable "Chad, Matt & Rob Return with 'Treasure Hunt.'" (January 26, 2011) http://mashable.com/2011/01/26/chad-matt-rob-return/
- ↑ Barone, Matt (2012-10-5) Complex http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/10/vhs-horror-movie-anthology-interviews-backstory/10-31-98-radio-silence