As 2011 draws to a close, we want to thank all our friends, family and co-workers (who generally are all one and the same) for helping to make the year such a successful one for us. We worked on a national TV show for 5 months (Paranormal Challenge), returned to the Vans Warped Tour for a 6th year with Punk Rock Holocaust 3, made a number of awesome shorts, music videos and projects that could not have been done without your support. 2012 is going to bring a lot more big projects and we're happy to bring you all along for the ride.

From all of us at Backseat Conceptions, have a safe and happy holiday season and an awesome new year.

A bit of news below, we've been so busy have had hardly time to update the website but we just finished another short and also have the last NYC Zombie Crawl event of 2011 this weekend, if you're in NY come celebrate the holidays with us!

1. 'Conclusion' Short Film Complete!
2. Zombie Beauty Pageant in NYC tomorrow Dec 18th!


1. 'Conclusion' Short Film Complete!
Backseat just wrapped production on a short psychological horror/sci-fi movie called ‘Conclusion’ directed by Vanessa Romanelli. Produced by Doug Sakmann and Vanessa Romanelli with Zafer Ulkucu as the director of photography, the short was executive produced by Erica Frost and shot in the Bronx and Brooklyn NY. The movie stars Steve Dash (Jason in Friday the 13th Pt 2) and Kevin Van Hentenryck (Basket Case) as well as Nam Holtz and Goldie Zweibel.

The film follows four unsuspecting strangers who check into a medical facility for medical treatment. Little do they know; there is only one way to check out! Turns out Kirkgroom’s Jisatsu Medical Institution is a self-termination (suicide) assistance hospital.  We explore the back stories of each character and what lead them to their decision to do so,  then watch them either accept their death (by means of their own hands) or fight to survive. Once they are locked in their termination chamber, they only have “ten minutes to live”!

The film will be featured in the upcoming horror compilation “The Collective: Volume 3” to be released early next year from Jabb Pictures. The project features 10 female directors with 10 different short films. The only thing they have in common is the tagline ‘10 Minutes To Live!”

Additional crew included Sam Crow on Sound Recording, Amber Kirkwood on Script Supervisor, Gaffed by Kevin Meegan, Assistant Camera by Steven DiCasa, Location Managed by Leandra VTR/Monitoring by Nate Spence, SPFX makeup by Ron Hulsen & practical effects by Doug Sakmann.

See some shots from the set below and you can see additional stills from set photographer Barry Brown right here!

2. Zombie Holiday Beauty Pageant at Beauty Bar NYC Dec 18th!
The day is tomorrow! Some updates, there is an open vodka bar from 10-11pm and the celebrity guest judges include Steve Dash (Jason from Friday the 13th Pt 2) and Jess Raj, founder of Goregeous and Gory Pinups!!

If we dont see you tomorrow, have a bloody good holiday season from all of us at the NYC Zombie Crawl!

The 5th Annual Drop Dead Gorgeous Zombie Beauty Pageant at the NYC Beauty Bar is tomorrow Sunday, December 18th starting at 9pm – 231 E 14th St btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave! As always it’s FREE but you must be 21 and up to get in! Plenty of zombie drink specials and entertainment TBA!
Come get bloody and have some ghoulish holiday fun! Prizes for sexiest and most festive zombies! XXXmas zombies, Hanukkah zombies, Kwanza Zombies, Festivus Zombies or whatever you celebrate! All are welcome!

As always the NYC Zombie Crawl will be providing makeup to the beautiful contestants in the Beauty Pageant (Females only) but it is recommended that contestants come in your original zombie best to the event! We’re happy to help you with your costume or any appliances or makeup you bring as well but a big part of the contest is how original you are!

If you want to be a part of the main pageant, please email Michael Stewart at Michael@thebeautybar.com with your name and basic contact info. Contestest are judged on costume & looks as well as a talent portion, bloody t-shirt contest and a few other surprises!

We’ll also be doing a holiday  zombie costume contest as well so guys and gals can all compete in that separately from the pageant, you just sign up for that at the event!

Hosted by Michael T and Zombie Ringleader Doug Sakmann and featuring celebrity guest judges TBA!

Check out www.backseatconceptions.com for up-to-date news!