Stephen Krystek

Technically Crazy (2017)
Film (Comedy and Drama) Title Designer A sixteen-year-old, bipolar, runaway named Jay breaks into the house of a retired former cop named Bill, just as Bill reaches rock bottom due to his own issues. These two move from distrust to understanding and come to realize that even though they might drive each other crazy, technically or otherwise, they need each other. Together they help fix what's broken in one another. Written by Greg Shouse

Amityville Terror (2016)
Film (Horror) Title Designer When a new family moves to an old house in Amityville, they are tormented and tortured by an evil spirit living in the home while trapped by the malicious townspeople who want to keep them there.

Top 6 (2015 - 2016)
Series (Comedy) Motion Graphics Kelly Landry gives 6 Facts about pretty much everything every week.

Equals Three (2014 - 2016)
Series (Comedy) Motion Graphics A slapstick comedy web-show hosted by Carlos Santos, usually 3 popular viral videos are reviewed.

The Last Possession (2016)
Film (Horror) Title Designer A young family is forced to relocate to the husband's childhood home and believe they are being terrorized by the ghost of the grandfather who committed suicide there only to find out they're horrifyingly wrong.

The 9th Life of Louis Drax (2016)
Film (Mystery and Thriller) Title Designer: Trailer The story begins on Louis Drax's 9th birthday, when a lifetime of curious mishaps culminates in the boy's near-fatal fall. Desperate to reveal the strange circumstances behind the young boy's accident and dark coincidences that have plagued his entire life, Dr. Allan Pascal (Dornan) is drawn into a thrilling mystery that explores the nature of the sixth sense, testing the boundaries of fantasy and reality. Written by Miramax

Booze Lightyear (2015)
Series (Comedy) Motion Graphics Booze Lightyear is a workplace comedy

Comedians On (2015)
Series (Comedy) Motion Graphics Comedians share their opinions on a range of topics taken from a day-to-day basis.

Rivers 9 (2015)
Film (Action, Comedy and Crime) Title Designer Struggling to make ends meet while caring for his younger sister, Jake Rivers has had nothing but bad luck since the Molichan Tribal Casino descended on his close-knit, rural town. And with shops closing down, friends out of work, and a wife he can't seem to conceive with, Jake has reached his breaking point. Outmatched, but not outclassed, Jake and a band of lovable, low-tech misfits hatch a plan to punish the crooks who run the casino and beat them at their own game by pulling off the heist of the century. They may fail, but you've got nothing to lose, you've got everything to win. Written by Chris W. Freeman

Fearing the Walking Dead in Los Angeles, CA (2015)
Television (Comedy) Editor A small group of friends find themselves in the midst of a zombie apocalypse and their true California nature is brought to life.

Two Guys One Truck (2014)
Series (Comedy) Title Designer Two guys, Nick and Kenton try to make their small moving company successful when they continually get the oddest clients and get put in the most awkward and hilarious situations.

Text Wisely (2014)
Film (short) (Thriller) Title Designer Home alone, Shelly is expecting a friend for lunch but an unwanted intruder shows up instead. Tara Macken is Shelly and James Logan is the intruder in this home invasion short film.

The Armadillo (2014)
Film (short) (Comedy) Title Designer When Clark's ex-girlfriend steals a sentimental painting of his, he enlists the help of his oddball friend, Paul, who leads them on a harebrained journey to get it back.

Ayden and the Stork (2014)
Film (short) (Family and Fantasy) Title Designer Ayden and the Stork is a fantastical story about a boy who tries to catch his little sister's stork.

Haunting of the Innocent (2014)
Film (Horror and Thriller) Title Designer: Trailer Desperate to reconnect with his wife and son after a violent attack leaves them fear-stricken and traumatized, a father moves his family to a sleepy New England town and finds himself in a fight against supernatural forces hell-bent on tearing them apart. Written by Anonymous

The Mountain Man (2014)
Film (Documentary, Biography, Family and History) Editor The Mountain Man is a documentary about Benjamin Harrison Hensley (Harrison), an old man who lives in the mountains of southwest Virginia. Harrison lives in a small cottage at the mouth of a valley. For his entire life, he has never had running water, a proper restroom, or a sense for cleanliness. Let alone, left his house. He's survived 3 heart attacks, triple bypass surgery, and overcome the loss of his wife due to a combination of not taking her shoes off for 7 years and a bad liver. The film tells the story of Harrison, from child birth to present day. Then, follows Harrison through a day in the life. Then... Having never seen anything more than his own small mountain community for over 82 years, production takes Harrison on a series of Adventures to let him see the world. We follow Harrison to see just how much he can take of the "21st century" and the people that have come to make up what we call society. Written by Zach Brown

Your Mother's Maiden Name (2014)
Film (short) (Comedy) Poster Designer Pete calls his bank and endures the hardship of customer service that we all know all too well.

Handsome (2013)
Film (short) (Comedy and Romance) Title Designer Handsome doesn't always come in the way you think

The Sunshine Girls (2013)
Film (Comedy and Short) Title Designer A short film done sitcom style about four elderly and feisty females forced to live in a retirement center after losing their husbands. They feel their lives are mundane until they realize friendship is everything.

I Always Said Yes: The Many Lives of Wakefield Poole (2013)
Film (Documentary, Biography and History) Miscellaneous Crew An outspoken and articulate artist in a turbulent, passionate time, Wakefield Poole didn't think of himself as a pornographer. He was a filmmaker who used his dance and theater background to create beautiful, erotic art films that challenged the mind. Many agreed. To others, though, Poole just made dirty movies. I Always Said Yes: The Many Lives of Wakefield Poole tells the story of this sometimes overlooked gay liberation and independent film making pioneer. In an era when anyone making, promoting, or appearing in what the US government considered "pornography" could be liable for prosecution and jail time, Wakefield Poole was a remarkably open and honest gay filmmaker. He also became internationally famous and his movies screened for years as examples of films that could be artistic as well as sexually explicit. Filled with gorgeous archival footage, excerpts from Poole's lushly photographed films, and entertaining and illuminating interviews with Poole's contemporaries and ... Written by Jim Tushinski

616: Paranormal Incident (2013)
Film (Horror) Title Designer When Special Agent Watts and his Investigation Unit are called to the derelict Woodburrow Prison he thinks it's business as usual. But there's nothing usual about Woodburrow. A mysterious woman is found attempting to flee the scene and things begin to spiral out of control as an evil force picks the team off one by one. Soon Agent Watts is left alone to face what might be the world's most powerful evil...The Devil. Written by Highland Film Group

Patchwork Dreams (2013)
Film (Short and Drama) Editor When Xiang is passed up for an opportunity at work, she is inspired to break out on her own.

The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the Desert (2013)
Film (Documentary and Biography) Editorial department A biographical documentary on the architect and environmentalist Paolo Soleri. It is the story of an unprecedented artistic quest. Born in Torino, Italy in 1919, Soleri came to America in 1946 to mentor under Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West, Arizona. After one and a half years, Soleri left Wright to embark on a blazing original course of his own. While uncovering Soleri's legacy as an architect, environmentalist, and philosopher, the film will pose critical questions about mankind's future, and architecture in a world facing environmental, social, and economic crisis. Few architects have proposed more ambitious design, and been less prone to compromise. Written by Lisa Scafuro

Final: The Rapture (2013)
Film (Thriller) Visual effects Breathtaking, gripping, layered, and astonishing, FINAL is a gritty, international tale of four separate stories woven together by a common theme: the Rapture. In Los Angeles, Colin Nelson desperately attempts to flee to Bora Bora. Keenly aware that he's in the Tribulation period, his only hope is in a mysterious man named Frankie. In Tokyo, a covert agent, Masashi, tries to unravel the disappearance of millions of people as the government closes in on him. In Rio De Janeiro, Marie searches for her final relative as time runs out. And on a deserted island in the South Pacific, Tom Wiseman, an avowed atheist, attempts to be rescued after his plane goes down. Bold in scope, FINAL will captivate you from the very first page to the stunning, tear-jerking end. Written by Linda Albright

Cathedral Canyon (2013)
Film (Drama) Art department A story set in both sprawling modern Phoenix and the fringe, rural polygamist communities of Northern Arizona, this film presents a hidden connection between these two very different worlds that permits the shocking acts of these cults to continue. Written by Paul Davis

A Stray (2013)
Film (Short, Drama and Thriller) Camera and Electrical Department Vicious compulsions consume a domesticated, single father when his home and child fall victim to the aggression of an elusive, wild animal. A Stray is a dramatic character study centered on the destabilizing properties of anger and the role that violence plays when self-control disappears. Bordering on the surreal, this story - a blend of horror and drama - compares a rigid, domesticated lifestyle to brutal animalistic behavior. Focusing a macro lens on these two diametrically opposite behaviors finds they may coexist within a person and struggle for dominance. Written by Anonymous

The Company (2012)
Film (Short, Drama, Mystery and Thriller) Miscellaneous Crew Ever dream of starting your life over in another town, with another name, in another country? For a fee, an organization called The Company will provide all the documents necessary to create a brand new you in a brand new place.

Sorority Party Massacre (2012)
Film (Comedy and Horror) Miscellaneous Crew Sexy college girls endure gore galore when a psychotic killer with a taste for sorority sister torture arrives. But when this party gets started, will they receive an advanced degree in extreme horror? stars Leslie Easterbrook (THE DEVIL'S REJECTS), adult-film legend Ron Jeremy, and new scream queens Marissa Skell, Eve Mauro, and Yvette Yates in this wild, hotter-than-hell horror comedy. Written by Anonymous

H.O.P.E (2012)
Television (Drama and Sci-Fi) Miscellaneous Crew H.O.P.E is a new future based sci-fi drama starring a cast of relative newcomers. It revolves around the adversity of the human spirit when pitted against an imposed life versus a naturally occuring one. Each episode follows a different character and the effects that such a world would have on the human mind. The controllers of this world will do what it takes to lead the characters down the perceivable right path. The question is the right path for whom. The series, which takes place in the year 8015, is host to a large array of characters both human and alien alike. The first season introduces you to each of the characters and how they came to be while showcasing the inner struggle one must go through in order to reach the truth. The mysteries of the show are layer deep and will evolve as each character find themselves. The show also takes you on a journey into the past, present, and future in order to provide a better understanding of how the events transpired. Only time will tell ... Written by Ruben Angelo

The Mid-Life Crisis Guide to Strippers (2012)
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Damsel (2012)
Film (Short, Drama, Sci-Fi and Thriller) Miscellaneous Crew Detective James Saxon takes on a new case and unknowingly discovers a world of psychic villains and heroes in Catbrain Film Factory's newest short film, Damsel. Damsel is based on the characters and world of published author Nathan L. Yocum and is the third short set in the 'Strong Brain' universe. Written by Anonymous

Dawn ON the Dead (2012)
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Grizzly Cove (2012)
Film by Highland Film Group / Justin Jones Titles Designer (Trailer)

Dose of Reality (2012)
Television by Destiny Pictures / Christopher Glatis Titles Designer

H.O.P.E. (2012)
Film (short) by Rangelo Productions / Kevin Phipps Titles Designer

A Man and His Mustache (2012)
Documentary by Two Whiskeys and a Smoke Productions / Joseph Ahern Titles Designer / Poster Designer

My Future Baby (2012)
Film (short) by Stand Media / Brigitte Mueller Titles Designer

Paranormal Incident 2 (2012)
Film by Marquis Productions / David Chirichillo Titles Designer

Just Seen It (Series) (2012)
Film by Hermosa Entertainment / David Freedman Senior Editor

The Fourth Reich (2011)
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Sweet Connections (2010)
Film (Short and Comedy) Miscellaneous Crew Naturally positive Victoria has high expectations for a neighborhood program designed to 'connect' people in the community. Together, with her skeptical husband, they experience a very unexpected connection.

Being Nigel (2010)
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Contingency (2010)
Film (Short and Action) Special effects In the near future, in a post-apocalyptic world, brutal local population control guarantees survival - for some. When Sebastian (Daniel S. Kim) and Abigail (Annie Boon) face the possibility that they may be the next victims of the militia's population control policy, they form a contingency plan in order to increase their chances for survival. Written by David Matteson

Clowns with Spatulas (2010)
Film (Short, Comedy and Music) Editor A nonsensical comedy that chronicles a rock band of five friends in their mid-twenties, hours away from their final performance. Once, they seemed destined for greatness, but due to their pompous guitarist and songwriter, have gone back to scoring gigs as a high school graduation band in their small town. Written by Anonymous

Tension of Skin (2010)
Film (Short and Drama) Editor Love is not always affirming, fulfilling, or compassionate. When Michael (Mario Guzman) and Sharon (Davina Joy) come together, the mix is potent, brutal and bad. Fighting for possession of their feelings and each other, will they destroy themselves before they learn to read between the lines? Synthetic Human Pictures sheds light on the dark side of relationships and the toxic cycles that couples encounter within. Written by David Matteson

Crossroads (2010)
Film (Short, Comedy, Drama and Romance) Cinematographer Boy meets girl unexpectedly while traveling to work on the metro. Boy is an ultra conservative rigid lawyer, girl is a quirky animated aspiring actress on her way to an audition.

Five Minutes (2009)
Film (Short and Drama) Miscellaneous Crew Disturbed man enters a coffee shop with a gun and a mission...to wake up the patrons.

To a Lesser Degree (2009)
Film (Short and Comedy) Editor Joe has it all: The beautiful girl, the luxury apartment, the fancy sports car. When the bills don't get paid and Joe's lifestyle is put on the chopping block, his superintendent offers a solution that allows him to keep his lifestyle, just to a lesser degree. Written by Stephen C. Krystek

Her Special Day (2009)
Film (Short) Editor A young child enjoys a sunny, summer picnic thrown in her honor by her parents' new affluent friends. But night is waiting and within its darkness, unimaginable horror.

Pattern: Response (2009)
Television by Synthetic Human Pictures Titles Designer

I'm Voting Republican (2008)
Video (Short and Comedy) Miscellaneous Crew I'm Voting Republican is a satirical look at the likely outcome of another four years of Republican government. The not-so-subtle message behind the film is the importance of a united bloc of citizens willing to take the time and effort to vote Democrat in order to improve America's domestic and foreign policy. Written by David Matteson

Roman a Bottle (2008)
Film (Short and Drama) Editor Roman lives a mundane life, from his work to his time with his fiancé. Like many others in his situation, Roman has a secret desire for something new, dark, and potentially dangerous. To him that world is but a dream, until the pressures of his reality overwhelm him, giving him the motivation to take his life in a radical new direction. Written by David Matteson

Common Ground (2008)
Film (Short and Comedy) Editor In a small suburban home far from the battlefields on the nightly news, a different but equally deadly war is being fought. Candace and Andrew continually skirmish without conceding an inch; each is convinced that their cause is right. Will irreconcilable differences split them apart, or can they both find Common Ground? Written by Anonymous

Drain (2008)
Film (Short, Crime and Drama) Art department Two lifelong friends, Gene and Lenny spend their days drifting through alleyways, begging for change and surviving on the streets . When an opportunity arises that could change both of their lives, Gene begins to doubt Lenny's methods of survival. As their journey winds down to a close, Gene must make a decision that will drastically affect both his life and the life of his only friend. Written by Stephen C. Krystek

Not Quite Dead (2007)
Film (Short and Horror) Special effects A small sub-urban neighborhood is over-run with the recently deceased and a group of friends try to survive with the help of their zombie-fanatic friend, Kris. As the horde of dead grows around the house, the survivors soon realize that their chance of escape is growing slimmer by the minute. Written by Stephen C. Krystek

Tip Jar (2007)
Film (Short and Comedy) Art department Surviving on tips is a tough way for a waitress to make a living. To make matters worse, they have to deal with customers asking them out all the time, misreading their flirtatious customer service for something else. Two waitresses decide to counter their customers' advances with elaborate excuses that not only let the guys down easy, but encourage them to leave a bigger tip! All goes well until one customer won't take 'no' for an answer. Now both waitresses must team up to show him their only interests lie with the tip! Written by Stephen C. Krystek

Just Seen It
Television (Talk-Show) Miscellaneous Crew Review show where industry professionals review the newest in theaters, on TV and cable as well as provide inside Hollywood interviews.