BHH: Interview with DAWN filmmaker Alex Fernandez

Interview with DAWN filmmaker Alex Fernandez
Interviewed by James Goodridge

1. For those people out there seeing this for the first time tell us about DAWN the web series:

Alex Fernandez’s Dawn is the story of Eva Santiago who was born in a poor village in Peru in 994 A.D. At age 8 she began to learn witchcraft eventually becoming a full fledge witch. But when her family died from a deadly plague Eva vowed that it would never happen to her. It set her feet on a path in search of immortals. After 2 years of searching she found what she was looking for losing her soul and becoming a vampire. For 800 years she was a cold blood hearted killer. Until one day she was offered a chance from GOD by the Archangel Gabriel to become a warrior of GOD. She accepted and took on the moniker of “DAWN’.  That is what makes the Dawn character and series so unique is the fact that she is a vampire who works for GOD. We are currently in the second season. Eva Santiago/Dawn is played by Victoria Amber. 2019 will also see the release of a Dawn short film titled SURGE OF DAWN. A crossover film that brings Dawn into the world of another superhero Surge from the Surge of power films.WE also have comic books based on DAWN. We are currently on the fourth book of Dawn.

2.You won a few awards tell us about them ?

I have been blessed and honored to have won a few awards for not only Dawn but as well some of my other works. It is always nice when you work really hard your craft and get recognized by your peers. But more important than any award is a message from a fan or a letter that says they have been inspired by my shows or that they love it.

Hip Hop Film Festival

2017

Winner Hip Hop Film Festival Award

Best Sci- Fi Series Body Jumpers Resurrection (2016)

 

International Euro Film Festival

2015

Winner Official Trophy

Best Web Series Body Jumpers (2012)

 

LA CineFest Film Festival

2018

Nominee Los Angeles CineFest Award

Semi – Finalist Alex Fernandez’s Silent Stories (2017)

 

Urban Action Showcase And Expo

2018	Winner Urban Action Showcase New Media/TV Pilot Award Presented by HBO/CINEMAX	Best Visual FX Body Jumpers Resurrection (2016)
2017	Winner Angels of Action	Best Web Series Body Jumpers Resurrection (2016)
	Winner Urban Action Showcase New Media/TV Pilot Award Presented by HBO/CINEMAX	Best Visual FX Body Jumpers Resurrection (2016)
2016	Winner Angels of Action	Best Web Series Alex Fernandez’s Dawn (2015)
	Winner Urban Action Showcase New Media/TV Pilot Award Presented by HBO/CINEMAX	Best Visual FX Alex Fernandez’s Dawn (2015)
2015	Winner Urban Action Showcase New Media/TV Pilot Award Presented by HBO/CINEMAX	Best Visual FX Body Jumpers (2012)

3. Is there a director past or presently in the horror movie genre you admire?

My favorite director of all time Alfred Hitchcock happens to also have directed one of the most important horror films of all times PSYCHO. For me without a doubt he was truly not only the master of suspense but also a master filmmaker. Rear Window is still my favorite film of all time. He was a director that was way ahead of his time and a director that will be studied long after we are all gone.

4. I see a lot of passion in your work. Do you ever think you’ll lose that passion ?

I need film like most people need water. It is something that I not only have passion for but its something that i absolutely love. I don’t think it will go away till the day I leave this world. As long as I am able I will continue to tell stories. My earliest memories of me as a child at 4 years old and me sitting in the theaters watching films. Even to this day I make sure I watch a movie everyday.

5. What else do you have out there and where to find it?

Body Jumpers Resurrection Season 1 www.youtube.com/TheBodyJumpers

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Born and raised in the Bronx, New York James is new to writing speculative fiction. After ten years as an artist representative and paralegal, James decided in 2013 to make a better commitment to writing. Currently writing a series of short Twilight Zone-inspired stories from the world of art (An occult detective short story, The E.E. Just Affair) with the goal of producing compelling stories. His work has appeared in BlackSciencefictionSociety.com, Genesis Winter 2015 Issue, AfroPhantoms.com, Horroraddicts.net, and a non-fiction essay in Apairy Magazine #8 2016 a Metro Philadelphia arts and literature magazine. You can also hear an interview with Mr. Goodridge on Genesis Science Fiction Radio air date 12/2/16 on YouTube.

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Black History Month: Dawn by Alex Fernandez

A Review of the Webseries Dawn

by James Goodridge

Dawn, the second web series created by Alex Fernandez and executive produced by Giselle Mojica- Fernanandez, is about Redemption. A earthy visceral series with passion, intertwined with horror and witchcraft, much to this speculative writers liking.

With a real kick-ass theme by Jayson Dayall (additional sound track music by Erick Ekholm) the opening and closing titles are artwork in a stand alone sense. Dawn’s (Eva Santiago) journey makes for a interesting plot line. From evil to good, witch to vampire, and 1000’s South America to present day New York City she is still a child of the night and a compelling anti-hero. Victoria Amber as Dawn has the look and this writer feels by the end of the season after double duty as Dawn and as Viper in Body Jumpers she will have grown into the roles if not already. Anna Morck holds her own as Kassandra. In fact she holds her own so much that I would enjoy her in a spinoff series. The Hunter, played by Tom O’Brien, appears in episode 5. Marylisa Mata, as renegade witch Selena, brings a raw energy to the production.

What Gretchen Noel is to Body Jumpers I see the same in Luis Rodiguez’s character Enoch and that is a show stopper as we used to say back in the day. Funny yet you feel a sadness for his character which is a credit to Mr. Fernandez’s writing. The mysterious Caine and the regal Dante are played by Raymond S. James and Robert Youngren respectively. I look forward to more appearances as the series continues. Faith Fernandez as a Young Dawn is a jewel with potential.

Again, Mr. Fernandez’s editing and FX is top notch. While it took the second episode for the series to grow on me, I’m now hooked and can’t wait for more of Dawn’s blood work for god

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 Born and raised in the Bronx, James is new to writing speculative fiction. After ten years as an artist representative and paralegal James decided in 2013 to make a better commitment to writing.Currently, he is writing a series of short “Twilight Zone” inspired stories from the world of art, (The Artwork) and a diesel/punkfunk saga (Madison Cavendish/Seneca Sue Mystic Detectives) with the goal of producing compelling stories

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Dawn’s Dark Music Corner: Endless Sunder

Sounds of Seattle CD Review-Endless Sunder “Descent”
by Dawn Wood 

The EBM and Industrial Scene has powerfully re-emerged over the past few years and shown itself to be worthy of grabbing attention on an international level.  There are some REALLY good bands that deserve attention.  Case in point: Westin Halvorson.  Westin has diligently worked to get electronic/industrial bands into the spotlight of the Seattle live music scene. Westin is the guitarist of (now touring) My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult.  He also fronts his own band Desillusion and plays in Pixel Pussy, Anguisette and is the drummer for an amazing electro-industrial band called:  Endless Sunder.  Desillusion’s keyboardist and Producer, Asher Vast, is the main composer, vocalist and Producer behind Endless Sunder.  Asher is also a great collaborator in the Seattle music scene.  On guitar, is the talented Corey Wittenborn (also in Murder Weapons) and on keyboards/ synths is Kevin Preston (also from The Crying Spell, Monicom and 64K.)

Endless Sunder originated in 2007 in Olympia, Washington as an Electro-Industrial Rock project stemming from influences like Frontline Assembly, VNV Nation, Nine Inch Nails and 16 Volt.  One of the many things I love about this band is they take very seriously the entire presence of the band.  Although certainly not contrived, everything from their photos to videos to stage presence is intriguing, mysterious and from a marketing perspective…..packaged with perfection.

Asher was kind enough to let me review Endless Sunder’s CD entitled “Descent”. There is also a video of “Mechanism” to accompany the CD.

The CD starts out with the song “Atonement”, which is a heavy, grinding, fierce, industrial rock song and a great way to start out this CD.  Next, is “Pendulum” which is reminiscent of Marilyn Manson….only is actually danceable AND rocking with a catchy recurring motif.  I especially like how Asher’s vocals seem to swirl around the listener. 3^rd track is “Choking Game” which is another great grooving industrial rock tune with smashing guitars and noise!  4^th track is “Pawn”.  This song has a driving groove, is dark and sensual.  The vocals are absolutely amazing on this song. Asher’s vocals are whispery and present band Westin’s back up vocals are nothing short of fierce.  The 5^th track is “Mechanism” which is epically industrial-dance and yet…a hard-driving rock track.  The percussion is especially infectious in this song and also quite memorable are the motif and chorus.  This song has become quite the favorite in the local Seattle scene.  The 6^th track is “Estranged”.  “Estranged” is another epic song with wonderful complexities and beautiful keyboard lines.  I almost want to compare this song to Depeche Mode.  Yes, you read that correctly and yes, this is a huge compliment from me.  What an extraordinary song all around!  The 7^th track is “Shell”, which is a solid, infectious, straight-ahead industrial rock song.  “Shell” boasts a rocking beat, guitars and roaring, tortured vocals.  The 8^th track is “Entrophy”, which is a kaleidoscope of industrial goodness.  “Entrophy” would be a perfect soundtrack song.  The 9^th track is “Siren”, for which I especially enjoyed the amazing guitar work.  The last track is “Introvert”.  What a beautiful final song.  Once again, a lovely keyboard motif, intense…yet whispery vocals and plenty of mystery and intrigue that draws the listener in.  This entire CD is well worth having in your collection and Endless Sunder is a “must see”, “must hear” band.

Asher and Kevin have a video and photography company in Seattle called “AVAST Productions”.  They put together a stellar video for The Birthday Massacre, as well as several Northwest bands.  Check them out at: http://www.avastproductions.com  and www.facebook.com/AvastProductions

You can check Endless Sunder out on their website: www.endlesssunder.com, as well as on:  Facebook, Twitter, ReverbNation, myspace, discogs.com, vampirefreaks.com and youtube.com.