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Director Kyra Gardner Discusses Living with Chucky, a Screambox Exclusive Horror Movie Documentary

Introduction

In this video, we have an exclusive interview with Director Kyra Gardner, who talks about her latest horror movie documentary, "Living with Chucky," which is a Screambox exclusive.

Phoebe and Feature Film

Kyra talks about her magical short film called "Phoebe," which was available on Vimeo but is no longer available due to licensing issues. She also mentions the possibility of adapting it into a feature-length film.

Stepping Out of Tony Gardner's Shadow

Kyra is the daughter of legendary special effects guy Tony Gardner, and she talks about how she steps out of his shadow to establish her own voice as a filmmaker.

Dollhouse Short and Living with Chucky

Kyra talks about her dollhouse short, which is the short version of "Living with Chucky," and how it was included in the "Cult Of Chucky" DVD. She also talks about how "Living with Chucky" is the first student film to be featured in Toronto's After Dark or movie festival.

Crafting an Edit Decision List

Kyra talks about the process of compiling hours of footage into a 90-minute documentary, using a color-coding system to organize the themes of the interviews.

Love for Documentaries

Kyra talks about her love for documentaries, mentioning "Searching for Sugarman," "Stories We Tell," and "Summer of Soul."

Working on Studio 666

Kyra talks about her experience working on the Foo Fighters horror movie "Studio 666," where she directed and shot a making-of documentary.

Ideas for the Next Child's Play Movie

Kyra talks about her ideas for the next Child's Play movie, mentioning the possibility of a mashup with another horror icon or a world where all iconic dolls are in the same vicinity.

"I was hoping to make a One-Stop shop for all your Chucky needs."
- Kyra Gardner

Conclusion

Don't miss out on Kyra Gardner's "Living with Chucky" documentary, available exclusively on Screambox. Watch the full interview to learn more about Kyra's filmmaking journey and her love for documentaries.

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