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My own billing

In order to be able to create my own billing, I am going to use existing crew members that are from my films genre. This is in order to add authenticity and realism to my billing/credits, and make them appear genuine. Since having already decided on my films production companies, I am going to conduct further research in order to find out more about my remaining crew. 

Production companies:
Blumhouse Productions, Dimension Films, and Ghost House Pictures. 


Stars:

Actor 1: Demi crook



Mini Bio:
Demi Crook is a well known actor, who grew up in Oxford and got into acting at a very young age. She landed her first acting job at the age of 12, which was in a commercial. Since then her acting career kicked off by starring in a number of Horror films; 'Eye's in the dark', 'They're watching you', and 'No one know's you're here'. Due to her wide experience, I feel as though Demi will be perfect for my film.


Actor 2: Cali Nice


Mini Bio:
Cali Nice began his acting career when he attended London's academy of music and dramatic arts at the age of 11. Since leaving school at the age of 19, Cali starred in a number of commercials along with Thriller/Horror films. One of the first films he ever starred in was called 'Frightening Flesh 7', however it wasn't so successful. In 2011, Nice played the lead role in Horror film; 'Raw Fear'. This got nominated for best motion picture of the year in the Horror genre. 


Actor 3: Tyler Kingston



Mini Bio:
Tyler Kingston has been passionate about Drama, since the age of 7, where he appeared in a number of commercials. By the age of 10, he played one of the lead roles in Horror film; 'Bumps in the night'. This was about a family whose house gets haunted. Since then, Kingston has appeared in a range of tv shows and other Horror films, such as 'In the Shadows' and 'Remain Quiet'.  


Cast and Crew
I have also looked up existing cast and crew members, specifically involved in Horror films. I am going to incorporate these people into my billing. 

Casting by: Jordan Bass

Jordan Bass is well known for casting the films Wind River (2017), Dark  Skies (2013) and Time Lapse (2014). All of these films have been extremely successful, which is why I have chosen Bass for mine. 




Cinematographer: Toby Oliver

Toby Oliver is an award winning cinematographer whose career extends from his native Australia to the US and internationally. Toby is mainly known for shooting the Horror film 'Get out in Alabama' (2016). He has also completed work on 'Happy Death Day' and 'Insidious'. 



Music by: Joseph LoDuca 

Joseph LoDuca has been awarded with being the 'Horror film composer of the year'. He has produced music in Horror films, such as 'Cult of Chucky'. 


Editor: Kevin Greutert 

Kevin Greutert was born in 1965 in Pasadena, California. He has done a lot of editing for many successful Horror films such as; 'Paranormal Activity 2' and 'Saw'. 


Production Designer: Ronald M.Bozman

Bozman is an assistant director and producer, who is best known for working on films such as 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' and 'Silence of the lambs'. 


Writer/Novelist: Gillian Flyn 

Flyn began her writing career in 1971. She is a writer and producer, known for 'Gone Girl' (2014), 'Dark Place' (2015) and 'Sharp objects'. 


Producer: Chris Bender

Chris Bender is both a producer and actor. He is best known for 'A History of violence' (2005), 'I am number four' (2011) and 'Criminal' (2016). Bender has also worked alongside Gary Michael Walters in producing Horror film; 'The Hole', in 2008.


Executive producer: Gary Michael Walters

Walters began his film production career in 2003, where he specialised in the financing of independent films. In 2004, he helped found Bold Films, and currently works as its co-president. He has produced Horror films, such as 'The Hole' (2009). 


Other producers: Joel Silver and Michael Bay

Joel Silver:

Joel Silver has had a lot of experience in production. He formed Silver Pictures in 1985 and produced top Horror film 'The Conjuring'. 


Michael Bay:

Michael Bay is an American filmmaker/producer, who has built up a successful career in producing Horror films such as 'The Purge' (2018) and 'A Quiet place' (2018).


Director: Steve Miner

Steve Miner has had a very successful career in directing films, especially Horrors. He has worked with stars such as Tom Arnold and Ben Pullman, along with directing Horror films; 'Friday 13th' and 'Halloween H20'. 












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