WOODSHEDDING

a Horror Film

WOODSHEDDING is an up-coming HORROR FILM

currently seeking financing, based off the

AWARD-WINNING SHORT FILM of the same name


The Story

WOODSHEDDING is the story of down-on-their luck indie-pop band The Blue Cherries who, in an effort to drum up publicity, decide to write their next album in the former home of a madly-in-love (and long dead) serial killer husband & wife.

But as The Blue Cherries start to suspect… Molly & Walter Wysk, AKA The American Ken & Barbie Killers, might be dead… but they’re anything but gone.

The Short Film

Teaser Trailer

WOODSHEDDING began life as a short horror film written & directed by Viktor Herrmann and filmed by a New England cast & crew


The Team

PITCH DECK

Full PITCH DECK & FINANCIAL PLAN available upon request

woodsheddingfilm@gmail.com

FAQs

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR MAKING THIS MOVIE?

Woodshedding is currently in development. Our team is working to secure financing for pre-production to begin in the spring of 2025. Following that, our anticipated timeline is as follows:

Pre-Production: June 2025 
Principal Photography: October 2025 
Post-Production: October 2025 - April 2026 
Film Delivered: April 2026
Tentative Premiere Date: October 2026

WHAT IS THE BUDGET?

We are seeking $1.4 million for development, production, and distribution of this independent film.

WHAT IS THE DISTRIBUTION PLAN?

Woodshedding will use its film festival campaign to create excitement around the movie making it more valuable in the marketplace. We will work closely with a publicist to execute a thorough marketing campaign, coordinate interviews, and generate buzz.

Our producing team will attend the film’s West Coast, East Coast, National, and Worldwide premieres to make in-person connections with distributors who align with the films goals of a limited theatrical release, followed by finding a home on a horror-centric platform such as Shudder or Hulu.

WHY WILL AUDIENCES BE EXCITED TO WATCH THIS MOVIE?

Woodshedding is Natural Born Killers meets A Star is Born. It has the musical intensity and intrigue of a band drama paired with the dread and genre-thrills horror fans crave. These two elements offer endless opportunities to connect with multiple audiences. 

Our villains, Molly and Walter Wysk, are a fiery, powerhouse couple viewers won’t be able to look away from. Their twisted dedication to enacting their will on others (all while having a blast doing it) will parallel them with horror icons from Hannibal Lector to Pearl from the X-trilogy.

WHAT IS THE PRODUCTION PLAN?

As a Massachusetts-based production team, we will shoot the film locally using all of our home field advantages.

While we will be opening our casting doors to SAG actors from around the country, we hope to have an entirely New England-based crew. With our connections to the local film scene, we know we can get the best crew members who will ensure the movie will be made at the highest quality.

We also have working relationships with New England-based equipment rental houses, prop establishments, and studios. This history makes us confident we can work with them to secure everything we need at the best possible rates.

Further, we will take advantage of Massachusetts’ highly competitive tax incentives including a 25% production credit, a 25% payroll credit, and a sales tax exemption. We can use these funds as leverage against initial investments made on production.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

Reach out!  We are currently seeking investors, partners, collaborators and more. We’d love to hear from you! 

Find us at woodsheddingfilm@gmail.com