For more detailed information on some news please check the Press Releases Page.

Or go to the films section on this website where you can select the film title you would like to learn more about .

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07/20/10 Autopsy Of The Dead Location Supplement Previews

These previews are from the "Locations of the Dead" supplement on the AUTOPSY of the
DEAD documentary DVD. Both the Evans City Cemetery and Latent Image Basement Location Tour videos are seen below. The Basement tour is hosted by Kyra Schon. The DVD
supplement entitled "Locations Of The Dead" on the Autopsy DVD features all of the Night Of
The Living Dead locations in detail with then/now comparisons.

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07/16/10 San Diego Comic Con Announcement for Autopsy Of The Dead

The San Diego Comic Con is July 22-25 and the convention exclusive cover of Famous Monsters Magazine #251 (Nosferatu Art by Richard Corben) will be sold as an exclusive at the Con. Also exclusive to the FM issue #251 is the full page color ad for the Autopsy Of The Dead DVD/They Won't Stay Dead CD (Jim Cirronella did a outstanding job on designing the ad). Here's an advance peak:

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06/20/10 Autopsy Screening and Panel Discussion

The shorter 100 minute version of Autopsy Of The Dead will be screened at the Famous Monsters Convention (July 9-11th in Indianapolis, Indiana) on Sunday July 11th at 11am followed by an Autopsy Of The Dead Panel Discussion at 1:30 pm

Night Of The Living Dead guests at the Famous Monsters Convention who will be signing autographs include Kyra Schon, Charles Craig, Bill Hinzman, Gary Streiner, Joe Unitas (Lighting Supervisor),  Herbert Summer (Zombie), Rick Catizone (Credits), Judith O'Dea, Russell Streiner, John Russo, and George Kosana. The Autopsy Of The Dead DVD will be available for sale at the convention (this is the full 2 hr. 24 minute version).  The screening is for the public screening version of Autopsy (which has the shorter running time of 100 minutes) on Sunday July 11th. Also for available for sale at the show will be the "They Won't Stay Dead" CD.

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05/08/10  CD Release on May 25th

During the making of Autopsy Of The Dead we licensed a few of the original library tracks of music that were used in Night Of The Living Dead (1968) from the original music publishers so I could edit the cues into Autopsy. Out of that came this CD to be released May 25th - Jim Cirronella brilliantly digitally restored 40 uncut tracks of library music (from the original Library LPs and Reels). Without a doubt the best quality collection of library music that was used in Night Of The Living Dead ever put together since the film was released in 1968.

                                     For more information click on the image above.


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05/02/10 San Diego Comic Con Surprise coming soon.

Special surprise announcement concerning the upcoming San Diego Comic Con will be made soon. Stay tuned!

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04/27/10 Autopsy Of The Dead Reviews and Upcoming Autopsy DVD Tour Dates

Latest Autopsy Of The Dead Reviews are highlighted at:
http://www.jeffcarneyfilms.com/Autopsy_Of_The_Dead.html

4/30-5/2 - Texas Frightmare Weekend (Dallas, TX) w/ Charles Craig and Gary Streiner
This one is extra special since my favorite Director John Carpenter (Halloween/Escape From New York/The Fog/The Thing/Christine) is a guest at the show.

 7/9-7/11 - Famous Monsters (Indianapolis, IN) w/ Charles Craig and Gary Streiner

Thanks to the fans for the great Autopsy Of The Dead screening in Novi, Michigan at the Motor City Nightmares Weekend of Horrors this past weekend!

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04/21/10 Autopsy Of The Dead Screening in Michigan

This weekend, Autopsy Of The Dead, will be screened at the Motor City Nightmares Weekend Of Horrors  in Novi, Michigan at 7pm Saturday April 24th. Check the Motor City Nightmares website for more information. Guests at the show include Gary Streiner and Charles Craig.  This is the 100 minute public screening version of Autopsy Of The Dead. The DVD version is 144 minutes.

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3/15/10 Film Work Updates

Autopsy Of The Dead gets a new 100 minute edited version which I've completed for public screenings whose dates will be announced throughout the year.

Work continues on The Ansbach Horror and two other film projects. Recently been approached about an interesting concept which I'm looking further into. Busy but very fun year.

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02/22/10 Best Independent Film of 2009 Nominee

Fan nominations are in and Autopsy Of The Dead was nominated for Best Independent Film of 2009 at the Eighth Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards.

Congratulations to the Autopsy cast as well as producer Jim Cirronella. Thanks very much to the fans for their amazing support of the film. You can vote for Autopsy and the other nominees at the link below. Be sure to also vote for the Living Dead Fest as Best Convention.
Gary Streiner did an amazing job at putting the Fest together for Night Of The Living Dead fans.

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02/18/10 and 02/07/10 More cities added to the Autopsy Of The Dead DVD Tour

Board up the windows and doors!  Autopsy Of The Dead is coming to a horror convention near you.  The Autopsy Of The Dead DVD Tour will make stops in the following cities:

2/26-2/28 - Steel City Con (Monroeville, PA)

3/12-3/14 - Monster Mania (Cherry Hill, NJ)

3/19-3/21 - Saturday Nightmares (Jersey City, NJ) w/ Charles Craig and Gary Streiner

3/26-3/28 - HorrorHound Weekend (Indianapolis, IN) w/ Charles Craig

4/16-4/18 - Chiller Theatre Expo (Parsippany, NJ)

4/23-4/25 - Motor City Nightmares (Novi, MI) w/ Charles Craig and Gary Streiner

4/30-5/2 - Texas Frightmare Weekend (Dallas, TX) w/ Charles Craig and Gary Streiner
This one is extra special since my favorite Director John Carpenter (Halloween/Escape From New York/The Fog/The Thing/Christine) is a guest at the show.

 7/9-7/11 - Famous Monsters (Indianapolis, IN) w/ Charles Craig and Gary Streiner

Reunion show: HorrorHound Weekend  in Indianapolis on March 26-28 featuring George Romero and the Day Of The Dead 25th anniversary reunion. And appearing exclusively at the Autopsy table: Charles Craig, Night of the Living Dead's  iconic newscaster.

                  
                 For more information, visit the official HorrorHound Weekend site.
                 More cities on the Autopsy Of The Dead DVD tour to be announced.

                     Autopsy Of The Dead.com         LivingDeadDocumentary.com   

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01/26/09 Icons Of Fright.com  Autopsy Of The Dead Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Icons Of Fright.com  DVD Contest for Autopsy Of The Dead.

RUNNER-UPS: Chris Cartusciello and Chad Milburn will receive a DVD copy of AUTOPSY OF THE DEAD, as well as a promotional mini-poster

 

GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Darcy Barry will receive a copy of AUTOPSY OF THE DEAD, a mini-poster, and signed 8x10s from people involved in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.

http://iconsoffright.com/news/2010/01/autopsy_of_the_dead_contest_wi.html

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01/19/10 Autopsy Ships Worldwide with great feedback/reviews

Special Thanks to all of the fans of Night Of The Living Dead who have supported Autopsy Of The Dead.  Zero Day Releasing has shipped Autopsy DVDs in the U.S, Canada, UK, Austria, and Australia.

Autopsy Of The Dead DVD reviews/ fan feedback have been amazing and appreciated. While we can't reply to all the email we receive - we do read them all and sincerely appreciate your comments. Most gratifying is that the fans are enjoying the documentary as much as we enjoyed making it. To see a small selection (wish I had more space to print all of it) of what people are saying about Autopsy Of The Dead please visit the  Autopsy Of The Dead Page in the Films section

And some feedback from some special fans/friends below: cast/crew members from Night Of The Living Dead.

"I watched it all. Everything in one sitting. It was a real kick in the ass for me. I totally enjoyed it. Seeing the old gang. A little like going to my 40th class reunion. I think it will become a must for real Night fans. Thanks to you and Jim for making it." - Gary Streiner (Sound Man/Original Image Ten Investor from Night Of The Living Dead).

"An excellent production. I learned a lot of things that I even didn't know. Congratulations!" - Charles Craig (TV news anchor/zombie/posse member) from Night Of The Living Dead.

"Not only is it a wonderful job, but I must say it was a great deal of fun for me personally.  And thanks again for including me in the project. It's always nice to be a part of something special and well made." - Rick Catizone (animator end credit sequence NOTLD/Creepshow/Evil Dead 2)

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12/29/09 Autopsy Of The Dead Photo Limited photo sets Now Available

The limited edition autographed color photo sets have been released.
Each set has 3 rare 8x10 color photos from the set of Night Of The Living Dead.
Each is autographed. Total of 5 autographs. $59.99
 
Extremely limited to only 20 sets. For more information and photos  
please visit: http://www.autopsyofthedead.com/ZD020.html

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11/29/09  AUTOPSY of the DEAD Black "As The NIGHT" Friday Sale is over at www.AutopsyOfTheDead.com

Thanks to all the ghouls that descended on the site to devour loads of DVDs and free photos.
The windows and doors have been boarded up again. That should keep those things out...

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11/26/09 Black Friday Autopsy Of The Dead Sale

Buy Autopsy of the Dead for a special Black Friday sale price at the official site below and receive a limited edition 5x7 autographed photo, plus two additional unsigned 5x7 movie
stills at no extra cost.

Visit   http://www.autopsyofthedead.com/black_friday.html  

    

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11/18/09 DVD Giveaway Contest at Icons Of Fright

Icons Of Fright is having an Autopsy Of The Dead DVD Giveaway Contest where you can win a DVD of the documentary along with a poster and autographed 8x10s. Be sure to visit their website to get all the details. Icons Of Fright has the most in depth horror interviews on the internet; an Inside Actors Studios for the horror genre.

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10/2609 San Francisco Classic Horror Film Festival

Special Thanks to the San Francisco Classic Horror Film Festival for their support of Autopsy    Of The Dead. They will have DVD copies on sale in the Clay Theater Lobby during their Vincent Price double feature show on October 27th and 28th.  For more information please visit their website at www.shock-it-to-me.com

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10/15/09 The Living Dead Festival in Evans City, PA

Charles Craig, with copies of Autopsy Of The Dead, will be among many Night Of The Living Dead cast and crew members who will be appearing at the The Living Dead Festival in Evans City, PA on Oct, 30-31 2009.   Fans of Night Of The Living Dead should be sure and not miss a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet some of the cast and crew at Gary Streiner's Living Dead fest this Halloween. Even Judy Ridley is making a rare appearance.  For all the information and latest news on this amazing event visit Gary's website www.TheLivingDeadFest.com

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10/09/09 Bonus Clips from Autopsy Of The Dead now online

The first batch of free bonus web interviews from Autopsy Of The Dead  are up at
http://www.homepageofthedead.com/
 
Most of the web clip are footage that we didn't have room for and are very different from what you find on the Autopsy Of The Dead DVD. A lot of background information on the talent behind Night Of The Living Dead as well as some surprises. There will be many more web clips to come (around 50 minutes of footage) including clips to be found soon at www.NOTLD68.COM under the exclusive content link on the home page. Again all of these bonus interview clips are free to view.
 
Also we are doing our best to keep Amazon in stock with Autopsy Of The Dead but it keeps selling out (appreciate all the interest). If it's sold out again please be patient as it will be restocked asap. Or visit the official site which always has copies in stock (and at a better price).

New clips added on the  Autopsy Of The Dead Page in the Films section on this website.

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10/06/09 The Ansbach Horror begins

Early work begins today on my next film, The Ansbach Horror. Months of script revision work ahead and some early location scouting has started. Looking at some great locations in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois.  Production set to film in summer 2010.

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9/23/09 Amazon Temporarily sold out of Autopsy Of The Dead

We appreciate all the interest - Amazon is already sold out but will be restocked soon.

You can still order via the official site www.AutopsyOfTheDead.com which has the DVDs in stock.

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9/22/09 AUTOPSY OF THE DEAD Released on DVD today

Board up the windows and doors! 

More than 40 years after filming the 1968 horror masterpiece Night of the Living Dead,  the ‘dead’ return in the all-new documentary “Autopsy of the Dead.”  The DVD is packed with 21 extensive cast & crew interviews, never-before-seen photos, behind the scenes footage, visits to the original filming locations, and other surprises.  Get ready for the most in-depth visual document on the making of the great American horror film that won't stay dead. The running time of the documentary is 144 minutes in addition to the extra features.  


                                           
                                                            

Director Jeff Carney said “The production was our crusade to document and save a precious history that was quickly becoming lost due to the ravages of time. Autopsy of the Dead is our best effort to lovingly preserve a film's history that not only means so much to us, but to millions of fans around the world. This historical documentary provides a detailed view of the production by preserving the stories of the people who were witness to it firsthand. Many of whom have never been interviewed about their experiences before or in such detail. Night Of The Living Dead changed cinema forever when the dead first walked back in 1968. As new generations of fans discover this amazing film, it's our hope that the "dead" will forever walk and their stories will always be remembered.”

Producer Jim Cirronella added, “If I had just one word to describe Night of the Living Dead, it would be love. While it may seem strange to describe a film in which the dead rise to attack and devour the living as "love," it is that rare cinematic work where the filmmakers' collective love and devotion to their craft is evident in every frame. It's equally rare that for a film initially dismissed by its critics, it was almost immediately loved and embraced by a worldwide legion of fans. Their rabid enthusiasm for the cultural phenomenon that exists today due to Night of the Living Dead can best be described as love. It's this same love and respect for the original film which compelled us to preserve its history by creating Autopsy of the Dead.”

The DVD of Autopsy Of The Dead  is now available on www.Amazon.com  ($28.99 shipping included in the U.S.) and at the official website www.AutopsyOfTheDead.com  ($24.99 shipping included in the U.S.) through Zero Day Releasing.  A limited number of the DVDs sold only through the official website will include a random autograph.  Please check the promotion page at the official site www.AutopsyOfTheDead.com for details on the autographs while supplies last.

More photos added on the  Autopsy Of The Dead Page in the Films section on this website.

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9/21/09 AUTOPSY OF THE DEAD website is now up!

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5/20/09 AUTOPSY OF THE DEAD

The first two trailers for Autopsy Of The Dead are now online.

Visit the Autopsy Of The Dead Page in the Films section for the trailers.

 

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4/09/09 AUTOPSY OF THE DEAD

Post production work has wrapped on Autopsy Of The Dead. Producer/Director Jeff Carney says "I'm editing the final extras for the DVD which will bring the total running of the DVD close to three houses. I've also cut three different trailers. Each one shows a bit more of Autopsy. The first two trailers will be up at the end of May. Pre-Sale date for the DVD will be in early September at the official website www.AutopsyOfTheDead.com and on www.Amazon.com . Release date for Autopsy Of The Dead will be in September of 2009."

For the latest updates visit the Autopsy Of The Dead Page in the Films section.

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10/25/08 AUTOPSY OF THE DEAD

Filming has been completed on Autopsy Of The Dead and post production has begun.

Producer/Director Jeff Carney says "The shoot was fantastic. Everyone in Pennsylvania was very friendly and helpful to us during filming. I can certainly understand why so many filmmakers shoot in Pittsburgh. It was a great city and we made a lot of friends while having a wonderful time. I'm now in editing full time on this project. There won't be a detailed announcement on Autopsy Of The Dead until 2009."

The first early photos are up on the Autopsy Of The Dead Page in the Films section.



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9/1/08 AUTOPSY OF THE DEAD

Zero Day Releasing Presents Autopsy Of The Dead
Autopsy Of The Dead is Produced and Directed by Jeff Carney
Produced by Jim Cirronella
Executive Producer James N. Cirronella Sr.
Production Associate Carrie McDowell

Casting Complete. Now in Production in Pennsylvania.  Distribution is set.

Carney calls it "A dream project I've wanted to do for about 15 years but I never seemed to have the time to film it. This time, I delayed another film I was going to shoot this year just so I could do Autopsy Of The Dead finally. All of the filming takes place in and around Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The cast is from Pennsylvania and Ohio except for one Quad Cities talent - Kimberly Kurtnenbach Furness, who I've known and worked with several times before. She's very talented and I was very pleased I could get her involved in this film."
                                                                       

                                                   
                                                   Kimberly Kurtenbach Furness
                                                         

"Distribution for Autopsy Of The Dead is set on DVD with a Pre-Sale date in Sept. of 2009 and a Sept. 15, 2009 release date.  Stay tuned for more details. The DVD will have plenty of extra features and lots of surprises - total running time of the DVD will be close to 3 hours.   I wish I could say more about it but you'll have to wait for the first trailer!"  Check the Autopsy Of The Dead Page in the Films section  for updates which are coming soon including first pictures from the set.



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5/01/08 Three Film Deal
Jeff Carney is set to produce and direct three upcoming films which will be distributed on DVD. All are budgeted and Carney has been involved with final script revisions on the projects before he starts the location scouting and casting.  One of the films, The Ansbach Horror, about a unstoppable evil in the countryside, will be shot in and around the Quad Cities (Davenport/Bettendorf Iowa and Rock Island/Moline Illinois) in 2011.

Interested actors should keep an eye on this website's CASTING Page for future casting announcements.




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10/15/07 The Shadow People Special Edition DVD
The Shadow People Special Edition, produced and directed by Jeff Carney, will go into post production in 2010 for release on DVD the following year.

 

 

For more information on this title please visit THE SHADOW PEOPLE Page in the Films section.



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8/15/07 Siege Of Evil to be Re-released on DVD
Siege Of Evil will be re-released on DVD as part of the Tomb Of Terrors
DVD set which will be distributed throughout the U.S., Canada, and the UK.

For more information on this title please visit The SIEGE OF EVIL Page in the Films section.







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7/30/07 - #9 on the Best Sellers list
Siege of Evil which is released as part of the Everlasting Evils DVD set
just hit #9 on the Canadian Amazon.com DVD Best Sellers list.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on this title please visit The SIEGE OF EVIL Page in the Films section.



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Worldwide distribution rights for Siege Of Evil have been sold to Maxim Media.
The movie, directed and produced by Jeff Carney, will be released on DVD as part of the Everlasting Evils DVD set and distributed by Maxim Media, Brain Damage Films, Pendulum Pictures, and Mill Creek Entertainment in the U.S. ,Canada, and UK this. Besides online sales such as Ebay, Amazon.com, the movie will also be available at several retailers including Best Buy. Russian rights have been sold as well for distribution there in 2008. "Siege Of Evil" stars Desiree Muse, Scott Naumann, Amelia Foster, Jerry Wolking, Patti Flaherty, Jim Seward, Babara Engstrom, Jenaya Carman, and Densie Yoder.

 

For more information on this title please visit The SIEGE OF EVIL Page in the Films section.



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Siege Of Evil Wins Horror Dance International Film Festival Award
The horror film, "Siege Of Evil," produced and directed by Jeff Carney won Best Scream Queen at the 2005 Horror Dance International Film Festival.  Jenaya Carman, who plays a jogger in the film that encounters an evil force at a deserted satanic church was named Best Scream Queen and given the Kat Cresswell Memorial Scream Queen award. "Siege Of Evil" stars Desiree Muse, Scott Naumann, Amelia Foster, Jerry Wolking, Patti Flaherty, Jim Seward, Babara Engstrom, and Densie Yoder.

For more information on this title please visit The SIEGE OF EVIL Page in the Films section.



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February 2006 interview with Dark Gallery.
Interview with Sci-fi & Horror Director Jeff Carney




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Producer/Director Jeff Carney 1 hour interview on Adrenaline Radio
It was one of the longer live interviews I have done at one hour but I had a great time on Les Sekely's radio show on filmmaking. Les is a wonderful host. One of the highlights for me was that I followed an actor whose work I've always enjoyed - Norman Lloyd (who was interviewed right before me). Lloyd started out with Orson Welles, played the title role in Alfred Hitchcock's Saboteur, went on to be a producer on the Alfred Hitchcock tv series, and was in one of my favorite films, Dead Poets Society.
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Las Vegas based Rounds Entertainment and Max Cerchi Sued for Copyright Infringement
Independent filmmaker Jeff Carney, who is being represented by the Reno Nevada
law firm of Watson and Rounds, filed a lawsuit in 2003 against Rounds
Entertainment and Max Cerchi also known as Massimiliano Cerchi of Las Vegas,
Nevada for breach of contract and a federal copyright action for infringement.

The suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada alleged
that Rounds Entertainment/Max Cerchi of Las Vegas, Nevada breached the
distribution contract for the sci-fi/horror movie “THE SHADOW PEOPLE”  and committed willful copyright infringement after the distribution contract was terminated by the
plaintiff (Carney) after 20 months of waiting for distribution though Rounds
Entertainment. While Max Cerchi had sold copies of the movie, Carney had
received no payment of any kind.

The online catalog belonging to Rounds Entertainment contained the movie, “The
Shadow People” which was produced and directed by Carney, months after it was
pulled from the distributor by the plaintiff. The distribution contract was
terminated by the plaintiff in April of 2002 yet the movie remained for months
in the catalog section of the Rounds Entertainment website as being available
for sale. If someone placed an order then a copy of the movie would be shipped
even though it was months after Rounds Entertainment lost the distribution
rights to the title and had returned the masters to the plaintiff back in April
of 2002.

Jeff Carney stated “I was fortunate that I kept detailed records and had
excellent legal representation. We caught him selling (deposited check) and
shipping the movie after he had lost the rights to the picture and had already
returned the masters to me months before - after I terminated the distribution
agreement. Even without the distribution rights and master, Max Cerchi / Rounds
Entertainment was still willing and able to mail a copy of the movie to anyone
who placed an order through their website. It’s really sad and unfortunate
because it hurts all of us who make or distribute independent films for a living
when one distributor thinks that they can get away with breaching a contract and
copyright infringement on a title that they no longer have the distribution
rights to. Other distributors obey the law and Massimiliano “Max” Cerchi of
Rounds Entertainment should as well. “

The U.S. District Court of Nevada issued a default judgment of over $96,000.00
for compensatory damages for breach of contract, willful copyright infringement,
and attorney’s fees and awarded the sum to Jeff Carney against Massimiliano
“Max” Cerchi and Rounds Entertainment. It was further ordered by the Court that
a permanent injunction be “entered against Defendants Rounds Entertainment and
Massimiliano “Max” Cerchi, their officers, agents, servants, employees, and
attorneys, and those persons in active concert or participation with them,
prohibiting any future sales, leases, or copying of any kind or nature of “The
Shadow People.”

After the judgment was issued Jeff Carney stated “This is a great day for
independent filmmakers and distributors. A Court has shown that they are not
going to tolerate a distributor who breaks the law and who breaches a contract.
The distributor who doesn’t obey the laws or honor contracts is going to be held
accountable for their actions. It’s unfortunate that there are always a small
minority of distributors who think they don’t have to compete on the same field
as the other hard working distributors since most of them obey the laws and
honor contracts. This judgment sends a strong message out to others and exposes
Massimiliano “Max “ Cerchi of Rounds Entertainment.”

Carney went on to say “If more filmmakers took legal action, you would see less
of this type of activity by people who believe they can get away with it because
they think the independent filmmaker isn’t going to take the time or effort to
go after them. I know we touched a nerve when the day before depositions were to
start for the trial, Cerchi’s attorney called my law firm to inform them that he
had not been in contact with Cerchi for several months and didn’t know where he
was. Cerchi fled, ignoring a court order to pay attorney costs for the
plaintiff, while closing down www.roundsent.com (his company’s website). It’s a
good day for all independent filmmakers as well as all of the honest
distributors any time a person like this can be brought to justice and exposed.
I’m very pleased with the Court’s judgment against Max Cerchi / Rounds
Entertainment.”

If anyone has additional information regarding Max Cerchi Click here to contact me