San Diego-based company, Gharial Productions, announces that the upcoming feature film "The Kult" will begin principal photography in September.

San Diego, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/24/2010 -- San Diego-based Gharial Productions announced today that upcoming horror film The Kult will begin principal photography on September 27, 2010 in San Diego and Riverside Counties under the direction of Kip Shelton.

The screenplay is based on the best selling thriller by UK author Shaun Jeffrey, and it weaves a terrifying story of a hunt for a serial killer. Acting out of misguided loyalty to his friends, Detective Prosper Snow is goaded into helping them perform a copycat killing. But when the real killer comes after him, it's not only his life on the line, but his family's too. If he goes to his colleagues for help, he risks being arrested for murder. If he doesn't, he risks being killed.

The screenplay went into negotiations in the middle of November 2009 between Gharial Productions and Leucrota Press, and emerged with a solid contract offer and acceptance in early December.

The film stars Joe Soro, an unknown to the Hollywood movie scene, as Detective Prosper Snow. His casting carries on Gharial's history of casting fresh faces.

With the principal cast announced and a final script in the actors' hands, the production team is wrapping up pre-production and preparing to begin principal photography. While most of the film will be shot on location in San Diego and Riverside Counties, certain scenes require the use of a soundstage, and they will be shot in Arizona.

"I'm really looking forward to working on this film. Everyone involved has, so far, made this one of the smoothest productions I've ever worked on," says Director Kip Shelton. "I also think the cast is amazing and they're going to turn a few heads."

Both the cast and crew are eager for filming to begin. According to them, "September can't come soon enough."

Visit http://www.thekultmovie.com and http://www.gharialproductions.com for more information.

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Gharial Productions chooses Kip Shelton to direct their feature film "The Kult"

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/17/2010 -- Gharial Productions has tapped Kip Shelton to direct their upcoming feature film "The Kult." Kip joined the crew in February of this year and has already demonstrated his vast knowledge and expertise.

"Kip was a great choice," says Executive Producer Dan Flud. "He has experience and will really be an excellent asset on and off the set."

Kip Shelton has been a writer, editor, special effects designer, composer, producer, and director for the last thirty years. He has done work for companies such as DreamWorks, MTV, VH-1, Discovery, and countless motion pictures and television projects. With credits from "Behind the Music" to "Amistad," Kip's experience provides a well rounded foundation for almost any pre-production, production, or post production role.

Kip has also written a few blog entries on the Gharial Productions website during the casting process, offering his personal insights.

"The Kult" is based on the novel published by Leucrota Press by UK author Shaun Jeffrey. It tells the terrifying story of Detective Prosper Snow as he tries to catch a sadistic serial killer.

For more information visit: Gharial Productions (http://gharialproductions.com), "The Kult," (http://www.thekultmovie.com) and Kip Shelton's personal website (http://www.kipshelton.com).

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San Diego, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/12/2010 -- Gharial Productions, a San Diego based production company, has just announced that they have just purchased rights for "The Kult" and will begin filming.

The screenplay is based on the novel The Kult by UK author Shaun Jeffrey. Gharial Productions went into negotiations with Leucrota Press in late November and emerged with a solid contract offer and now acceptance.

The novel, already number one on many bestseller lists and was a finalist in ForeWord's Book of the Year Contest, leads you on a terrifying hunt for a serial killer. Acting out of misguided loyalty to his friends, Detective Prosper Snow is goaded into helping them perform a copycat killing, but when the real killer comes after him, it's not only his life on the line, but his family's too. Now if he goes to his colleagues for help, he risks being arrested for murder. If he doesn't, he risks being killed.

"It feels very surreal actually," said author Shaun Jeffrey in an interview. "I still don't quite believe that it's happening, but I can't wait to see something that I wrote being brought to life."

As a real treat for the cast and crew, Jeffrey also revealed that while he is not involved with the production process, he will be flying out to the United States to be on set for a few days. Undoubtedly there will be rounds of autographs exchanged.

"The Kult" begins principal photography in September. Visit the movie website (http://www.thekultmovie.com) and Gharial Productions (http://www.gharialproductions.com) for more information.

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