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NEW Darkness Creature Movie Teaser

2010-02-27T14:04:00.001-08:00

Here's the new teaser for my next film, Darkness Creature.

Check out the movies website at http://darknesscreature.moonfruit.com

Darkness Creature (2010) Teaser

2010-02-26T14:42:00.000-08:00

New movie I made. Here's the teaser to the film.

Darkness Creature(2010)

A group of friends are being attacked by a creature that dwells in the dark and is sensitive to light. With only a flashlight to protect themselves, they must wait it out inside of their car until the sun rises.

Starring Dante Dumas, Travis Stanaway, and Connie Solis

You can check out the movie's website at http://darknesscreature.moonfruit.com

Shooting This Saturday

2010-02-14T02:26:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to let you guys know that shooting for The Sad Stand is happening this Saturday February 20, 2009 and again on Monday February 22, 2009!

I'll be posting behind-the-scenes, audition tapes, stills, and pictures soon.

So stay tuned MANUH!

Finished Script For The Santa Barbara Minute Film Festival

2010-01-29T23:04:00.000-08:00

Just finished the script for my next short film, The Sad Stand that I'll be placing an entry for at the Santa Barbara Minute Film Festival.

You can check out the script online through Google Docs here.

More information about the movie can be seen here.

OMG! I'm A Fucking Genius!

2010-01-13T02:02:00.001-08:00

Figured out exactly what to do for the script! FUCK YES

Stuck On Script

2010-01-12T22:51:00.001-08:00

I'm stuck on the Suspicious Circumstances script. I can't seem to get past this part of the story.

I guess I just got to keep trucking.

: /

Sketched (2009)

2010-01-11T21:37:00.000-08:00

Here's a video I made as the final for my FMST100 class. It turned out to be the best short film there, but watching the movie that doesn't mean a whole lot. It's a pretty generic story line that I don't like, but it is what it is. Check it out.

Sketched from Matthew Castro` on Vimeo.

Crying Baby (2009)

2009-12-28T09:24:00.000-08:00

Re-visit a MuffinsAreSex classic-Crying Baby. Featured in the Movies>Comedy page.

Crying Baby from Matthew Castro` on Vimeo.

Figured Out The Name For My Next Short Film

2009-12-22T10:01:00.000-08:00

Just figured out the title for my next short film. It's gotten me really excited and back into writing the damn thing!

The movie's name is Dead Soul, and it's going to be a 30-45 minute short film shot on a VHS Omnimovie PV-320. The synopsis isn't going to be released until I start filming, which will hopefully be really soon.

Plus I'm producing a documentary on Dead Soul called In The Making as an extra, explaining the trials and tribulations of making the short film in Temecula California. Exciting yeah?

Moneytron 3000 + Backstory

2009-12-21T08:33:00.000-08:00

This has been waiting to be uploaded onto the internet for a while now-and I've finally had enough time to do it-so now I bring to you, the video Moneytron 3000.

Moneytron 3000 from Matthew Castro` on Vimeo.

Backstory - Okay, my friend Gesty Linaga wanted me to help him with his Econ video project so I decided to do the editing for him. But when he gave me the footage for the video, I didn't really have much to work with except for a few scenes that didn't really connect each other.

Added on to this, the project was about a week late so either way, their teacher would be giving them a 50% at the most, but that's only if the video was amazing. Unfortunately it wasn't looking too well from the footage that Gesty showed me-and Josh needed at least a 50% to even think about passing the class.

Feeling bad, me and Kevin Guerra decided to take the video and make it the best that it could possibly be, so we spent all night doing voice overs and what-not and made this commercial-type video for the Moneytron 3000.

After it was given to Gesty's teacher, Mr. Martinelli, he loved it so much that he gave them both an A and showed the video to his class twice, and replacing his older example of once loved video from Albert Ratkay with the Moneytron 3000.

So there you go, that's the story. In one night, thanks to my editing powers and me and Kevin's dark comedy, we were able to put together something that one fell swoop saved Josh from repeating his senior year, made the impossible possible, and made history.

And with that, I give you the history of the Moneytron 3000

Darkwoods Con Film Fest

2009-12-16T01:21:00.000-08:00

Planning on entering the 2010 Darkwoods Con film festival in Kentucky by making a VHS short film for it.

Still gotta make a script for it though. We'll see if I'm really going to be entering since the deadline is on the 10th of January.

My AMV Days Part 1

2009-12-06T03:05:00.000-08:00

Not having any ideas to make videos with, and also not having people to film yet, I decided to move onto the next best thing I could think of, which was to make AMV's about my favorite cartoon show at the time (and still is) Invader Zim.

They weren't great and orgasmic like the ones you could now find on Youtube on Naruto and whathaveyou, but it helped me learn more about the basic methods of editing.

This is my first Animated Music Video-and as you can tell upon watching it, I didn't mute the sound happening in the television show, which gave a kind of cool effect now that I think about it, but it would have worked a lot better if I had taken it out.

Nonetheless, here's my first AMV-paying a tribute to Blink 182 and Invader Zim.

AMV

Kevin Took A Look At My First Video

2009-11-30T04:02:00.000-08:00

So my friend Kevin happened to take a look at my very first movie and saw how shitty it was.

Here, and I quote, is what he said-

"If somebody told me to work with you on your next project and I saw that video, I would have laughed hysterically at the idea."

He howled while he spoke the sentence.

It's a good thing that my videos got exponentially better after my first one.

Which reminds me, I'll be uploading some more of my videos soon-so keep an eye out dudes and dudettes.

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T10:48:00.001-08:00

But what's so thankful about?

Ticket/Bake Sale This Saturday

2009-11-25T20:18:00.001-08:00

On November 28 I'm going to be hosting a ticket/bake sale for the Indie Grind film festival. It's going to be in front of Econ Gaming at the Bel Villaggio shopping center in Temecula. That's the shopping center where White Lime is at.

I don't know if anyone reads this damn thing, but if you're interested, you can come on down, buy your ticket to the Indie Grind, get some cupcakes, and play an hour of some free multiplayer games.

More of my videos will be posted up soon. I've been kind of busy lately.

(mostly just watching Tales From The Crypt)

Masochist Santa

2009-11-24T12:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I uploaded Drunken Santa, the second installment of our online commercials for the Independent Grindhouse Double-Feature.

So here is the first one that we happened to do called Masochist Santa. Enjoy!

Drunken Santa :Indie Grind Commercial

2009-11-23T12:20:00.000-08:00

Here is the second Santa Indie Grind commercial.

It Is Official

2009-11-23T07:36:00.001-08:00

I am now addicted to Spore.

On another note, Drunken Santa comes out today at 12! Isn't that crazy? Plus tomorrow another one of my old videos goes on the website. Exciting isn't it?

I really need to get started on the Santa Rap skit. Who would have known that making a rap sing would be hard? Jk.

My First Video - Book Report

2009-11-22T14:15:00.000-08:00

People always say that you've got no where else to go but up when you're at rock bottom, and that's what I feel whenever I watch my first movie. Flat out, it sucks. It's the worst thing I've ever made, but oddly enough, it makes me happy whenever I watch it because everything after this movie just keeps getting better.

So here it is for all you, or just one person, to enjoy, the first movie I ever made - Book Report.

New Zombie Movie Idea

2009-11-21T13:28:00.001-08:00

I've got a new idea for a zombie film that I think people will enjoy, but for this, I'm going to try and do the opposite of what most zombie flicks do and not focus on the gore-but rather focus on the relationship of five strangers becoming a family in the midst of danger.

Will it be good? Hopefully. Only the audience can tell.

But I've still got some work to do before I can even begin to write the script to my next upcoming film.

Time For Sleep

2009-11-21T05:33:00.000-08:00

Ever since I started using the iPod Touch that Bell gave me I've been more connected to work making sure that all my posts are up to date and the indie grind Twitter is still tweeting.

But me thinks I've been working too much and not spending enough time with my friends. I don't know.

As you can tell it's already late so I'm about to hit the hay and fall asleep next to the most beautiful girl that I've ever known.

I really want to start uploading all my videos onto this blog so I can start getting some hard content on it. Word driven blogs suck. Not that anyone reads this god forsaken thing anyways.

Finished Drunken Santa

2009-11-21T02:40:00.000-08:00

I just finished editing Drunken Santa tonight so I'll be posting that up on the indie grind commercial on Monday and should be posting my earlier videos here by the end of this week.

Made this one better than masochistic Santa because I remembered to do color correct this time. I think I'm going to start looking for editors so I can get some work off my hands. I'm already on the lookout for a new sfx guy to replace Jesus Barba

Welcome To My Blog!

2009-11-20T02:35:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone!

Welcome my blog on me, Matthew Castro! I'll be posting all the videos, movies, and other thingies that I've been involved with in my life, but for right now-I'm fucking tired.

So until next time!

The Sad Stand (2010)

2009-01-29T23:12:00.000-08:00

Produced, Directed, & Written by Matthew Castro

PRE-PRODUCTION

Trapped in a garage, surrounded by darkness, five people have to try and stay alive in a town infested with evil.

Script (Google Docs)

Casting Call Flyers (Google Docs)

Drunken Santa (2009)

2009-01-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

Drunken Santa from Matthew Castro` on Vimeo.

A drunken Santa tries to do an online commercial for a film festival. Obviously, it doesn't work out so well.

The Evil Toilet (2009)

2009-01-24T09:32:00.000-08:00

The Evil Toilet from Matthew Castro` on Vimeo.

A little horror/comedy skit that I made earlier this year. Most of it was improved. Er, mostly all of it was improved.

I'm From The Future (2009)

2009-01-22T19:22:00.000-08:00

I'm From The Future from Matthew Castro` on Vimeo.

In The Making (2010)

2009-01-22T10:12:00.000-08:00

PRODUCTION

A documentary showcasing the trials and tribulations of making a horror short film in Temecula California.

More Upcoming Projects

Dead Soul (2010)

2009-01-22T10:08:00.000-08:00

Produced, Directed, & Written by Matthew Castro

PRE-PRODUCTION

After robbing a bank and seeking refuge in a man's home, a mysterious evil force begins to plague them due to a small wooden statue.

Pre-Production Wall

More Upcoming Projects

Upcoming Projects

2009-01-21T15:36:00.000-08:00

The Sad Stand (2010)

Hopes Destiny (2010)

Saturday The 14th (2010)

Suspicious Circumstances (2010)

Buddy Cop (2010)

Dead Soul (2010)

In The Making (2010)

School Projects

2009-01-21T15:35:00.000-08:00

Comedy | Favorites | Other | School Projects

I've made countless movie for school-so these are the ones that I had made for school projects. Needless to say, most of them are terrible. But there are a few gems in this garbage.

Moneytron 3000 (2009)

I can't explain this one. Just watch it.

Other

2009-01-21T15:34:00.000-08:00

Comedy | Favorites | Other | School Projects

Under construction

Comedy

2009-01-21T15:33:00.000-08:00

Comedy | Favorites | Other | School Projects

These are some of my older comedy skits that I made in high school. Most of them are from my old production team MuffinsAreSex. But I can assure you, that all them are pretty damn hilarious.

Drunken Santa (2009)

An online commercial for the Indie Grindhouse film festival. What's funnier than seeing your children's idol drunk and saying profane words?

Crying Baby (2009)

Crying babies aren't a good thing. It really isn't.

Filmography

2009-01-21T15:32:00.001-08:00

Still being updated!

46. Sketched (2009)

45. Drunken Santa (2009)

44. Moneytron 3000 (2009)

43. Masochist Santa (2009)

42. The Indie Grind Vlog #2 (2009)

41. The Indie Grind NSFW Uncensored Trailer Re-Edited (2009)

40. The Indie Grind Vlog #1 (2009)

39. The Indie Grind NSFW Uncensored Trailer (2009)

38. Bear Shirt Unreleased

37. Hair Fungus (2009)

36. Crying Baby (2009)

35. Poker Night (2009)

34. Kunti Unreleased

33. The Evil Toilet (2009)

32. X's and O's Trailer (2009)

31. Guns Made Out of Hands (2009)

30. I'm From The Future (2009)

29. A Trip To Chipotle (2009)

28. Independence Day Bad Movie Review Unreleased

27. A Tribute To My Grandfather (2009)

26. Don't Wake Daddy (2009)

25. The History of Film 2 (2009)

24. Matchbox 20 Music Video (2008)

23. Fighting Machines (2007)

22. The History of Film (2007)

21. Rise Against Music Video (2007)

20. Dirty Sexy Money (2007)

19. Racism and Stuff (2007)

18. Knife Trade (2007)

17. Ladder (2007)

16. Box Chase (2007)

15. Maple Story FallenSociet Guild Logo (2006)

14. Mexico Unreleased

13. Mexico Trailer(2006)

12. Magic Tricks - Delirium (2006)

11. Magic Tricks - Do As I Do (2006)

10. Magic Tricks - Mistake (2006)

9. Magic Tricks - Daley Show (2006)

8. Deli Unreleased

7. Deli Movie Trailer (2006)

6. Romeo and Juliet (2006)

5. Me Friends Are Sexy AMV (2006)

4. Motion City Soundtrack AMV - Invader ZIm (2006)

3. Blink 182 AMV - Invader Zim (2006)

2. Book Report (2006)

1. Slavery School Project - Slideshow (2005)

Contact

2009-01-21T15:32:00.000-08:00

You can contact me through my personal email account -

themattcastro@gmail.com

X's and O's Trailer (2009)

2009-01-21T15:23:00.000-08:00

Extras:
Bloopers

Favorites

2009-01-21T09:03:00.000-08:00

Comedy | Favorites | Other | School Projects

Here is a list of the movies that I've made that have grown to become my favorites. They're the ones that I like to promote the most, and are often considered my best-think of these videos as a preview to my future projects!

X's and O's Trailer (2009)

A faux trailer to my older groups movie, X's and O's. Whether we actually make the movie or not, is entirely up in the air right now.

I'm From The Future (2009)

The first stupid skit that me and my old production team made. It was all improved, but the dark comedy is something that I really like.

The Evil Toilet (2009)

One of my first horror films. It's really wacky and doesn't make much sense. Enjoy it for what it is, an evil toilet attacking a lonesome man.

About The Matthew Castro

2009-01-21T08:59:00.000-08:00

My name is Matthew Jon Castro, I grew up in Temecula California, and I like to make movies.

I don't really have much to say about myself, except for the fact that I love movies, and always have loved them-especially low-budget horror films like The Evil Dead and dark comedies like A Clockwork Orange. It's a taste that I've acquired over the years, and it's something that I'm trying to pursue making in future projects.

I live in Temecula and San Marcos, and go to school at CSUSM as a way to please my mom for going to college. I don't really have any high aspirations about getting my degree, but my mom wants to see me graduate so I've got to give that to her since she's done so much for me.

My days are mostly spent either working on new scripts, hanging out with friends, shooting scenes for movies, or just sitting around watching movies or browsing the internet.

There's not that much else to say without being too asshole-ish so I'm going to end it here. If you've got any questions, feel free to ask dudes and duddettes!

2009-01-21T08:19:00.000-08:00

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Movies

2009-01-21T08:06:00.000-08:00

Comedy | Favorites | Other | School Projects

My Latest Video

Sketched (2009)
Here's a video I made as the final for my FMST100 class. It turned out to be the best short film there, but watching the movie that doesn't mean a whole lot. It's a pretty generic story line that I don't like, but it is what it is. Check it out.

Sketched from Matthew Castro` on Vimeo.

Hopes Destiny (2010)

2009-01-08T14:24:00.000-08:00

Produced by Matthew Castro
Directed & Written by Kevin Guerra

PRE-PRODUCTION

A documentary on a woman who's pet dog is really an ex-convict in a dog costume.

More Upcoming Projects

Saturday the 14th (2010)

2009-01-08T14:21:00.000-08:00

Produced by Matthew Castro
Directed & Written by Kevin Guerra & Nick Killion

PRE-PRODUCTION

We always hear about the blood-shed that occurs on friday the 13th, but what about when all the mayhem is done? Have you ever wondered what happens on Saturday the 14th?

More Upcoming Projects

Suspicious Circumstances (2010)

2009-01-08T13:58:00.000-08:00

Produced by Matthew Castro
Directed by Eric Magnus & Matthew Castro
Written by Matthew Castro

PRE-PRODUCTION

A triangle of revenge ensues when Brendan accidentally brings upon the murder of his wife, and the wife of a man named Kevin because of a mischievous deed from a drug-lord.

More Upcoming Projects

Buddy Cop (2010)

2009-01-08T13:50:00.000-08:00

Produced by Matthew Castro
Directed & Written by Nick Killion

PRE-PRODUCTION

Enrolled in the police force with his self-named car, Car Funk Fever, Officer Daniel must defend the streets with his rookie companion, Johnson.

More Upcoming Projects

The Dead Soul Pre-Production Wall

2009-01-01T21:12:00.000-08:00

What I've got so far on the script.

I'll update the pictures every Friday.

December 28, 2009