Shelby Oaks
In the middle of a dark forest lies a cabin with a fox nearby
Teaser poster
Directed byChris Stuckmann
Screenplay byChris Stuckmann
Story by
  • Chris Stuckmann
  • Samantha Elizabeth
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAndrew Scott Baird
Edited byPatrick Lawrence
Production
company
Paper Street Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Shelby Oaks is an upcoming American supernatural horror mystery film produced, written, and directed by Chris Stuckmann in his feature film directorial debut. It stars Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach, Robin Bartlett, Keith David, Charlie Talbert, Emily Bennett, and Sarah Durn. The film is produced by Aaron B. Koontz and Paper Street Pictures.

Premise

The film centers around Mia's frantic search for her sister Riley, after Riley ominously disappeared in the last tape of a group of paranormal investigators called the Paranormal Paranoids. As Mia's obsession grows, she begins to suspect that the imaginary demon from Riley's childhood may have been real.[1]

Cast

Production

Development

Chris Stuckmann at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International in San Diego, California.
Writer, director, and producer Chris Stuckmann

In July 2021, YouTuber and film critic Chris Stuckmann signed on to write and direct a supernatural horror mystery film titled Shelby Oaks for Paper Street Pictures.[2] The film is based on an online marketing campaign depicting a series of found footage videos about a fictional paranormal investigative team named The Paranormal Paranoids.[3] The film was produced by Stuckmann, Aaron B. Koontz, Cameron Burns, and Ashleigh Snead.[4]

Initially, the production was set to begin in late 2021,[4] but was delayed due to insufficient funds and a potential strike between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).[5]

Funding for the film was achieved via a Kickstarter campaign that began on March 1, 2022. On March 21, Shelby Oaks became the most-funded horror film project on Kickstarter after raising $650,000.[6] The campaign crossed the $1 million mark from 11,200 backers by March 25.[7] During the Cannes Film Festival in May 2022, Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Michael Beach, Robin Bartlett, Keith David, Charlie Talbert, Emily Bennett, and Sarah Durn were revealed as the cast.[1] Stuckmann and his wife Samantha Elizabeth co-wrote the story, while Andrew Scott Baird served as cinematographer.[8][9]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on May 9, 2022,[10] and concluded on June 5.[11][1] Filming took place at various locations in Ohio,[6] including Greenwood Farm, Ohio State Reformatory, Chippewa Lake Park, and Cleveland Public Library.[9][12]

Post-production

By August 2023, post-production was suspended due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[13] The film's producer Koontz stated that the film is "in the final stages of post-production, including the all-important automated dialogue replacement, when actors re-record their lines. We need the actors in, but we are not a priority project because we are not in production, but we're trying to finish this film in the next month".[13]

Release

Shelby Oaks is set to have screenings in Austin, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; Los Angeles, California and New York City, New York.[14][15]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Wiseman, Andreas (May 20, 2022). "Chris Stuckmann's Kickstarter Horror Record-Breaker Shelby Oaks Begins Production, Reveals Cast — Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  2. ↑ Millican, Josh (July 6, 2021). "Upcoming Horror Movie Shelby Oaks Will Explore the Unknown Fate of "The Paranormal Paranoids"". Dread Central. Archived from the original on July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  3. ↑ Squires, John (July 6, 2021). "Popular YouTube Critic Chris Stuckmann Directing Horror Movie 'Shelby Oaks'". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (July 6, 2021). "YouTuber Chris Stuckmann To Make Horror Movie 'Shelby Oaks' About Missing Paranormal Investigators". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 6, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  5. ↑ Stuckmann, Chris (February 12, 2022). We Can't Do This Without You. Retrieved February 12, 2022 – via YouTube.
  6. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (March 21, 2022). "Chris Stuckmann Found-Footage Project Shelby Oaks Breaks Kickstarter Record For A Horror Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  7. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (March 25, 2022). "Chris Stuckmann Horror Project Shelby Oaks Flies Past $1M On Kickstarter, Studios Come Calling". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  8. ↑ Shelby Oaks Movie Website
  9. 1 2 Stuckmann, Chris (May 14, 2022). Shelby Oaks: Episode 1 - Pre-Production. Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via YouTube.
  10. ↑ @Chris_Stuckmann (May 9, 2022). "Day 1" (Tweet). Retrieved May 24, 2022 – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ @Chris_Stuckmann (June 5, 2022). "Still processing the life-changing month I've just had, but #ShelbyOaks is wrapped! I was gifted my very first director's chair on the last day. Our hardworking cast and crew made this shoot an experience I'll never forget. I'm going to miss everyone. Time to start editing!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 8, 2022 – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ Stuckmann, Chris (September 7, 2022). Shelby Oaks: Episode 4 - On Location. Retrieved September 8, 2022 – via YouTube.
  13. 1 2 Whittaker, Richard (August 11, 2023). "What the Screen Actors and Writers Strikes Mean for Austin". Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  14. ↑ Shelby Oaks Hosted Preorders
  15. ↑ Navarro, Meagan (January 4, 2023). "The Year Ahead: 35 Horror Movies We Can't Wait to See in 2023!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
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