Amanda and Joseph learn that love does not necessarily conquer all when zombie wedding crashers attack.

Hell of a Wedding was a short zombie film intended for the "Dead on Film Festival" at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, unfortunately it was well over the 5 minute limit so it didn't get submitted. Never mind, you can watch the whole movie here on ZombiesDrule.
The story is Amanda and Joseph are getting married and everything is set to go, that is until the wedding is attached by a group of hungry zombies (are there any other kind?) It all starts going wrong but the mother keeps the wedding on track with a some what happy ending...

This film does a pretty good job blending the comedy of a typical wedding with the gore of a zombie attack. It's a little long and could of done with editing down to make it a little snappier. If I was to make a guess I would say this films director was a Shaun of the Dead fan as well a liking Dusk Till Dawn. The effects are what you would expect, one thing that makes this film stand out is the size of the cast, normally short budget film means 2 to 3 people, this one seems to have at least 30 people which is no small feat.

Take a look for yourselves and leave a comment..

Your role was?
Writer director, co-producer.

How did this film come about?
I needed to get a wedding present for my friends so I decided to make them a zombie film. I showed it at the wedding ceremony.

What were some of the difficulties faced in shooting the movie?
There were too many catering roles to fill and not enough people.  At two in the morning we were cooking falafels for a cast and crew of 50 while holding a production meeting about the next day of shooting.  They were delicious meetings.

Where was it filmed? How did you find the cast?
It took about a week to secure a location by going to various park boards and inquiring about permits.  It turns out West Vancouver was happy to cut us a break.  I kinda feel bad about leaving a toxic mess of watermelon, Vaseline, fake blood, and KY jelly all over the manicured lawns.  A mix like that doesn't wash out with water.
The cast was a combination of actors we knew from our stint at Simon Fraser University, friend/agent connections, and people off the internet.  Everyone auditioned for their role.

How long do you think it'd take you to turn?
I'm a cheap date so five minutes max.

What is next for you? What will your next movie be?
A few shorts are in development.  One psychological thriller, one monster, one documentary. All mysterious.

Which do you prefer Fast or Slow Zombies?
I don't care. Fast zombies can keep up with audience attention spans I guess.  But you can build tension with the slow movers and their power in numbers.  I'm not gonna be a fascist about it so I guess a combo.

What is your weapon of choice for taking on Zombies?
Machete. Nothing that depletes scarce resources like gas or ammo.

What is your favourite Zombie Film?
Lucio Fulci's Zombie.  There's just the right mix of amazing gore, wicked music, and hysterical Italian women.

Worst Zombie Film?
I recently saw Hell of the Living Dead and that was shit. The pacing was just off and the film uninteresting. That being said, the old fashioned cat jump scare out of a zombie woman's belly was delightfully twisted. Watch the trailer, it has all the best stuff.

Favorite Zombie Book or Game?
Haven't read too many zombie books but I've tried the Dead Rising games.  It has so much wanton zombo destruction in the best possible way.

Final Say?
It's too easy for audiences to dismiss a film as just another zombie movie especially with the genre's popular resurgence within the last half decade.  The idea of what a zombie is will need to constantly evolve so this genre can flourish and live to see another day.