Chad Michael Ward
@chadmichaelward
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Genre screenwriter, indie horror director, freelance DP, part-time poster artist. Currently in Development: FAIRY DUST (UK) & THE HOLE IN THE WORLD (US)
Sweden - Los Angeles
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Brand new Filmmaker Reel dedicated to all my horror work!
Check it out and let me know what you think.
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On my Patreon, I recently showed off a sneak peak of my photo project "Husk" featuring my own handmade masks.
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Love these OG masks I made last year. Back in the studio today working on a new one…
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My Tribute to Lovecraft's Innsmouth, ft. Sophie.
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Just finished this spiked skull mask for a client.
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IT'S HAPPENING!
I am now officially accepting pre-orders for custom one-of-a-kind masks.
Initial price point is $125 per mask, which includes shipping.
Made of your choice of soft (slightly flexible) or hard paper maché. Hand painted.
DM for more info/interest.
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Shout out to everyone who’s been liking/RTing my mask posts or commissioned a mask from me. Mask making is currently my primary source of income & is putting food on my table & a roof over my head. Eternally grateful to have this in an otherwise batshit crazy chaotic time. 💀🖤
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Okay gang, opening up the commission queue for FIVE custom one-of-a-kind masks.
Each mask is $175 with FREE domestic shipping.
DM me for more info.
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Way back in 2006, I gathered a team of people together for a massive photoshoot in an abandoned hospital. Dubbed “The Pain Box”, these images would serve as my visual calling card and, ultimately, earn me entrance into the film industry (as a Production Designer).
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Fashion Portraits featuring the work of designer Missy Munster (2017).
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Are you a director or producer looking for a cinematographer with a strong aesthetic? I specialise in dark fantasy and horror. Check out my brand new 2023 Cinematography Reel below!
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"The King in Yellow II" (2021)
Part of my HUSK series.
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"Return to Innsmouth" (2020)
Sophie and I tried out my "Poppy" mask today, an ended up with another Innsmouth-inspired series of images...
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Before I started making masks, Sophie and I relied on makeup and photoshop to make weird photos together...
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Got a little artsy with the photography of my latest finished mask commissions...
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You’re directing a horror movie. To inspire for the type of film you want to make, screen 4 movies for the cast and crew:
You’re directing a horror movie.
To inspire for the type of film you want to make, screen 4 movies for the cast and crew:
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If your a horror screenwriter, filmmaker, fx artist, and/or actor, raise your hand.
And if you can, show us a sample of your work. Who’s out there?
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Teaser trailer for a dark fantasy arthouse film that lives in my head.
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Filmmakers!
Looking for a poster designer for your next screenplay, pitch deck, short, feature or webseries?
From on-set photography to digital compositing to graphic design, I got you covered for as much or little design work as you need.
Message me and let's talk!
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Sold my first film off a 30sec pitch with a bored exec, never directed a feature prior, wrote a screenplay without understanding structure/format. Not only did it get distributed, but made a profit.
What I’m saying is: there are no fucking rules. Play the game however you want.
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Screenwriters: I would love less discourse on format and so much more on process. Tell us more about why you choose the stories that you do. What fascinates you about the characters you create. What themes are you desperate to explore. That’s the good shit right there.
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“Harbinger” (2022)
Model: Chad Walker
First shoot of the year, featuring my latest custom HUSK mask and a torch I made for the shoot.
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More images from my HUSK project...make with paper mache, acrylic and tempura paints, canvas and modeled by my girlfriend and partner Sophie.
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Officially signed a producer agreement for development and packaging on this bad boy today!
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I really, really want to read more horror scripts from women and BIPOC writers.
I've had a few submissions so far but would like to see waaaay more.
Who's out there?
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Newly finished mask commission, based on “The Messanger” series of paintings by
@jrgdrawing
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More to come, but here's one of the shots from today's shoot.
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I've had several inquiries from people interested in buying the masks I've been making. Honestly, I made them for me--to be used in an upcoming project, Now I'm considering either selling these after or making some specifically to be sold.
I wonder what these would sell for.
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Where are all the screenwriters doing unique, weird horror? The strange, the cosmic, the creepypastas, etc?
I really, really want to direct a short film that falls into that realm of weird but don’t know if I have the skills to pull off the writing.
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I absolutely love this moment we shot yesterday for HUSK. it was Sophie's idea for the draped fabric and walk-up, then I decided to reverse the shot and ended up with this deliciously surreal and dreamy thing.
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New trailer for my short film AZRAELLE, starring Eden Tijerina and Soja.
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My music video for Motionless in White’s “Reincarnate” is up over 1.7 MILLION views. Pretty exciting!
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"The King in Yellow" (2021)
Part of my HUSK series.
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"In Bloom" (2020)
Custom Mask
From my "Husk" series.
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More from my work with designer Missy Munster. (2017)
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Stills from my short film THE STARS ARE BLACKEST AT NIGHT (2017) for the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Filmfest.
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#NobodyArtistClub
is a new hashtag for artists who are stuck under that 10k milestone and want to reach more people.
Share some of your favourite works (/w hashtag) and also check out the artists under it - I’m sure you’ll find some hidden gems!
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Today, someone lovingly called my reel "some A24 shit right there".
I'll take it.
Put me in the game, coach.
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From the archives...
“Carrion” (2011)
Model: Darja Väärsi
Makeup FX: Jenn Rose
Production Designer: Geoff Flint
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Sophie and I are thinking about taking this "Bloom" mask out into the foggy woods one of these early mornings to shoot some weird dreamscape images...
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Looking forward to settling down in Sweden in 2 weeks so I can get back to making and shooting new HUSK masks...
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Some shots from my collaboration with costume designer Missy Munster.
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R/T Day!
My goal is to hit 10k followers before March 1st. I've got 1600 to go!
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The original prototypes that started it all!
I've learned so much since making these for my HUSK project...
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After a disastrous attempt this morning, Sophie and I headed back to the waterfall this evening to try a shooting a HUSK scene for the second time.
Nailed it.
Here are four stills:
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New “faceless” mask-in-progress for my upcoming short horror film THE SLEEP.
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“The Pain of Decay” (2018)
Model: Jeanelle Mastema
Costume and styling by Missy Munster
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Getting weird in the studio last night with Sophie and my new Wendigo mask.
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Almost everything you see me post here was made/shot/created with a zero budget and a bit of resourcefulness.
Now imagine what I could shoot with an indie budget?
Directors/Producers: Let's make some something dark and weird and worthy of horror. (after the strike)
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Screenshots from this morning’s reshoot, ft. a very patient and badass Sophie. Much, much better this time.
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Advertise your account with one image…
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Welcome to Hell...
From my short film THE STARS ARE BLACKEST AT NIGHT.
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4 stills from my HUSK test shoot.
Someone give me money to make this short film! ;)
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My wife is such a chameleon...her’s is probably my favorite face to photograph.
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Still really proud of this “Poppy” mask I made and the full look Sophie came up with for the costuming. Very “Innsmouth” vibes.
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From the archives:
My "Court of the Wynter Wytches" series featuring
@jesdru
and friends...
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“Innsmouth (2019)” remains one of my favorite portraits I’ve ever taken of my wife.
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Lotta people talking shit about Twitter & how happy they’ll be if they get to leave if Elon takes over.
I’d be sad. I know I’m in the minority but Twitter has had a massive positive impact on both my personal life and my career. I don’t want to lose that.
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4 spots left...
October mask commissions are now open for custom one-of-a-kind masks. I've got FIVE commission slots left.
Each mask is $150 with free domestic USPS shipping.
DM me for more info.
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October mask commissions are now open for custom one-of-a-kind masks.
Each mask is $150 with FREE domestic shipping.
DM me for more info.
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The Horror of Existential Realization and Inevitable Nothingness. (2022)
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Four images from my book THE HORROR OF CHAD MICHAEL WARD.
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“Keeper of the Woods” (2022)
Model: Chad Walker
First HUSK shoot of the year featuring my new “Bloom” Wendigo mask.
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3 years ago, my partner Soja and I shot concept footage for something I called HUSK, that featured custom masks I'd been making.
Fast forward to today, where HUSK is now called FAIRY DUST and on its journey towards becoming a feature film.
Will you join us on the journey?
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4 stills from today's witchy short film shoot with Sophie.
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@thongria
@ARTofCOOP
My partner and I were in Detroit last week to see the Robolights installation at MoCAD. We wandered inside to see the other installations, saw this exhibition and said “nope fucking nope”, turned right around and walked out.
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Someone write me a horror movie that has the dream logic of Lynch, the body horror of the Cronenbergs, the cult weirdness of Lovecraft, and the stylishness of Cosmatos.
THAT’s the movie I want to make.
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It's Nov 1st which means 10 mask commission slots are open!
Want to dress up as a serial killer? Or your DnD character? Feeling a bit occultish? Need something original and unique for your wall? I got you covered!
Each mask is $175 and custom made to order.
DM me for info.
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Mask commissions are closed until October 1st, but I have some other one of a kind items I'm selling.
Up first: "The Horned King", hand-painted resin skull with real deer horn tips. Comes with glass dome and stained wood base.
$250 (domestic shipping included)
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Bought mask at a Halloween store, painted it (originally it was blank white), coated Sophie in charcoal makeup and vegetable oil, finished image off in Photoshop with additional textures.
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