Rubbersquare News

"Beautiful//The Jannsen Twins" Makes Slamdance Top 40

2010-09-03T07:11:00.000-07:00

"Beautiful//The Jannsen Twins" has placed in the Top 40 Short Scripts at Slamdance's screenplay competition. A total of 200 scripts in five categories were named.

PollyGrind Awards "Audience Favorite" to "Hallway"

2010-05-24T06:53:00.000-07:00

"Hallway," the music video for the theme to "The Bet," has won "Audience Favorite" at the 2010 PollGrind Film Festival. Director Michael Dunn and performer Justine Bellinsky share the honor.

Pictured left to right: Justine Bellinksy, PollyGrind Founder Chad Clinton Freeman, Michael Dunn

Pollygrind Screens "The Bet" and "Hallway"

2010-04-14T06:37:00.000-07:00

PollyGrind will premiere the Midnight Movie Version of "The Bet" on May 13 and the music video "Hallway" on May 14.

The Midnight Movie Version of "The Bet" is a bonus feature on the DVD which mimics the look of being shot on black and white 16mm film. This is the first time this version will play to an audience. The video is free to view at Rubbersquare (link opens a new window).

"Hallway," the music video for the theme from "The Bet," was directed by Michael Dunn and features performer Justine Bellinsky and "The Bet" star Walt Turner.

For more information, visit the PollyGrind site (link opens a new window).

"Detox" Receives Coverage

2009-12-06T06:33:00.000-08:00

ScriptShark has given Detox a "Consider," and the script will move into the scouting phase to be available to producers, agents, etc.

New Short Script: "Beautiful//The Jannsen Twins"

2009-09-30T06:28:00.000-07:00

Michael Dunn has completed a new short script entitled "Beautiful//The Jannsen Twins" link This serves as a teaser and will be entered into competitions to get feedback for a feature-length version.

"The Bet" Digital Download Available

2009-07-23T06:24:00.000-07:00

You can now download a digital copy of "The Bet" for $1.99 through Payloadz. Simply go to RUBBERSHOP or directly to the PAYLOADZ page. Either link opens a new page.

New Feature Script "Under" Completed

2009-07-14T20:47:00.001-07:00

Michael Dunn has just finished the script for a horror feature entitled Under. The script follows seven college friends who are stranded in an abandoned town under which horrific creatures dwell.

Rubbershop Opens

2009-04-25T12:51:00.001-07:00

To create a centralized location for Rubbersquare merchandise (as well as that of others who have a relationship with Rubbersquare), Rubbersquare has opened the online retail outlet Rubbershop. The site, located at shop.rubbersquare.com, pulls merchandise from specialty vendors, such as POD-based Lulu.com, as well as Rubbershop exclusives like Donnie and Maree t-shirts and autographed merchandise.

Suffer Published

2009-04-20T12:36:00.000-07:00

Rubbersquare is proud to announce the publication of Suffer - Collected Works by Michael Dunn.

Whether the setting is a desolate apartment building, the set of a porno or an everyday high school, it’s still a world from the imagination of Michael Dunn. His characters, often struggling to survive even an ordinary life, are thrust into unusually grim situations which test their ability to adapt.

The short stories and poems included in this anthology are dark and disturbing, but – at times – funny and insightful.

The 288-page book is available in hardcover format for $39.50.

"The Bet" Screenplay Published

2008-12-28T12:43:00.000-08:00

Rubbersquare is proud to announce the publication of "The Bet" - The Screenplay and Original Short Story.

The 72-page paperback includes the complete screenplay by co-writers Michael Dunn & Chris Smith and the original short story upon which the script was based by Michael Dunn as it was published in the October 2005 edition of Thirteen. Also included are a number of black and white images - some exclusive to this piece.

The book is available for $15.95.

"The Bet" released on DVD

2007-12-18T19:46:00.000-08:00

Rubbersquare is proud to announce the release of "The Bet" on Special Edition DVD. In this internationally acclaimed, genre-defying film two men have a long-standing game of placing a wager on the fate of those unfortunate enough to cross their path. "The Bet" made its premiere at CineVegas with a subsequent showing at ShockerFest. The DVD contains over four hours of bonus features and is available from preferred vendor FilmBaby.

"Hallway" Music Video Hits Web

2007-10-29T07:30:00.000-07:00

The completed music video for “Hallway” has hit the internet to promote the release of “The Bet” on DVD December 18, 2007. The video can be seen on Rubbersquare's Vimeo channel as well as both MySpaceTV and YouTube.

"Hallway" was written by Rachel Bellinsky of Switchyard and performed by her sister Justine Bellinsky of Moonvine. The video was directed by Michael Dunn, who also directed “The Bet.” The music video reteamed Dunn with “The Bet” star Walt Turner who reprised his role as James.

Michael Dunn to Direct Music Video

2007-09-01T07:48:00.000-07:00

Plans were announced today to shoot a music video for “Hallway.” The song plays in a different version over the end credits of the short film “The Bet” also directed by Dunn. Written by Rachel Bellinsky of Switchyard and performed by Justine Bellinsky of MoonVine, “Hallway” was remixed into a single version by Dunn with the intention of including the video on the DVD release of “The Bet” — available on December 18th. The concept revolves around Justine Bellinsky being stalked by Walt Turner, reprising his role as James from the short film, in an homage to the seduction scene in the film Legend. No shoot dates have been set.

ShockerFest to Screen “The Bet”

2007-08-24T08:10:00.000-07:00

“The Bet” will play on the second day of the ShockerFest International Film Festival which runs October 6th and 7th.

Pulpmovies Review: “Utterly Engrossing”

2007-08-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

Pulpmovies has posted its review of “The Bet.” One of the few 5-Star films in their history, the review was glowing (and, they got it). “What really sets ‘The Bet’ apart is the atmosphere of grimy desperation that pervades the entire film — not just for the woman, but also for the two men. These are people who really have reached the end of the line and have no way out, as is powerfully underlined with the film’s closing scene.”

“The Bet” on DVD 12-18-07

2007-07-29T08:12:00.000-07:00

Rubbersquare announced today that the critically acclaimed short film “The Bet” will be released on DVD December 18th and is scheduled to include over four hours of bonus features, including six commentaries, interviews, featurettes, alternate and extending endings an much more. The DVD will retail for $12.99.

Fatally-Yours on “The Bet”: “Well-Paced, Intelligent, Eerie and Intriguing”

2007-06-18T08:18:00.000-07:00

Fatally-Yours has published a very positive review of “The Bet.” An excerpt:

The mood of the film is immediately set by the low lighting and dark, grimy look of the film. The foreboding atmosphere is intensified by the eerie and punctuated score... The mysterious hallway and its two gambling inhabitants, flashes of the woman’s past and the ending all point to a far “bigger picture” perspective. Though the film’s fantastic ending is open for interpretation, it contains a supernatural element that led me to believe the two men were much greater and more important than they first seemed. They hold the key to people’s fates and gamble with human souls. I will leave it at that, because I don’t want to give too much away, but it has an ending that left me awestruck.

City Life Weighs In

2007-05-22T08:13:00.000-07:00

In an article about CineVegas, City Life had this too say about “The Bet.”

Michael Dunn’s stunningly shot (in HD), enigmatic and profoundly disturbing “The Bet” [is] a metaphysical abduction drama worthy of David Lynch himself. Expect great things of Dunn.

“The Bet” to Premiere at CineVegas

2007-05-16T08:20:00.000-07:00

The short film “The Bet” has been selected to play in the Nevada Filmmaker Shorts program at the 2007 CineVegas Film Festival. The film has just gone through a complete sound design overhaul by John McClain of The Dog and Pony Show as well as substantial tweaks in the look. To celebrate the inclusion in the festival, the film will screen May 18th at director Michael Dunn’s home for cast, crew and friends.

Trailer for “The Bet” Released

2007-03-13T08:37:00.000-07:00

The trailer for “The Bet” is complete and has been released to internet outlets such as YouTube, MySpace and IFC. “The Bet” is a short film about two men with a long-standing game of placing a wager on the fate of those unfortunate enough to cross their path. Their latest pawn is a young woman with a mysterious past. “The Bet” is directed by Michael Dunn, produced by Matt Wilkinson of Abe Froman Productions, co-written by Michael Dunn and Chris Smith and stars Lou Diamond, Courtney Stavros and Walt Turner.

“The Bet” Writers Develop Feature

2007-02-11T08:38:00.000-08:00

Michael Dunn and Chris Smith, co-writers of “The Bet” have begun developing a feature-length script currently titled Detox. Details are being kept secret until the script is complete.

Assembly Edit of “The Bet” Complete

2007-01-08T09:02:00.000-08:00

Director/editor Michael Dunn to screen the assembly edit for producer Matt Wilkinson, co-writer Chris Smith and director of photography Kurt Rauf.

“The Bet” Completes Principal Photography

2006-12-18T08:59:00.000-08:00

Just a few days before Christmas, “The Bet” has wrapped and moves into post production, aiming for release at the 2007 CineVegas film festival.

“Henry” Cast

2006-11-06T08:57:00.000-08:00

Lou Diamond has been cast as Henry. Lou has a lot of commercial and voice experience. This is a reunion of sorts since the “Look What’s Arrived” spot for UMC, in which he was a delivery man, was directed by Kurt Rauf, produced by Matt Wilkinson while Michael Dunn was the art director and Shannon Sarver was the copyrighter. This is the first of the leads to be cast.

First Day of Shooting

2006-11-05T08:56:00.000-08:00

The first segment of “The Bet”, the Channel 4 newscast with Donnie and Maree, was shot today at Francis George’s studio. Mat Planet and Shannon Sarver gave incredible performances for their puppetry debut.