Exploring Horror in the American Northwest.
The hot sun beats down on barren earth, the cold snow drifts in slowly from a passing storm, blue skies turn to orange then purple then navy, then black. The American Northwest is a unique setting to plumb for horrific concepts. It is equally a springboard for life and growth as well as death and desolation. Unique small knit communities tied next to pop up urban centers, the old ghosts of time long since passed brush into the new monsters of an industrial uncaring world. That is where we are telling our stories.
Our Creative Journey
Founded in 2019 "The Dark of the Mountain" is a creative collective founded with the goal of creating unique horror films that take place in the intersection between rural and urban environments.
We work with local actors, we work with local supporters, we give opportunity to people trying to make scary films. The process is challenging but rewarding as we develop and enrich a team of often overlooked but amazing people. We hope by utilizing often overlooked individuals we can create unique and terrifying stories.
Funding for our projects comes from the communities we serve. By engaging and representing local talent we can find all kinds of new stories and actors. However, it does mean we move a little slow. Frights should be done right, and people deserve to be paid for their time and effort.
Gallery
Stills from our horror films. A brief glance into the dark world we have been developing
Our Core Team
Here are the core people who make The Dark of the Mountain Possible
Johnny Earley - Creator
Johnny writes, shoots, edits, and funds a lot of the Dark of the Mountain. He hopes to empower other team members and grow the team so he only has to wear 2 hats. His background is in video production and he is the owner of Earley Enterprises LLC.
Tiffany Melia - Acting
With over 15 years experience on the stage, Tiffany is a talented creative partner. A capable Actress with an adaptive directorial style and a flair for empowering under represented characters.
With a MFA from Honolulu University in Theatrical Design, David oversees artistic direction and has been known to jump in as an AD or Audio Engineer when things get hairy. A skilled technical Hand
David Gerke - Art Design
Brett Bender
Voice Talent Extraordinaire
DeLaney Ray Hardy
Director / Actor
Danielle Turtainen
Costumer
Joe Landry
Production Manager
Dennis Sprankle
Audio Engineer
Davison Schanno
Grip and Electric
Producers
Business partners who have invested time and money to help The Dark of the Mountain Develop
Earley Enterprises LLC
A Video production company based in Redmond Oregon. They provide equipment, camera, logistics and technical support for all of the projects.
https://alwaysearley.com/
Spotlight Productions
The premiere video production company in Billings, MT with over 50 years of combined experience in the field of video production.
http://spotlightads.com
An impassioned man who loves to take on new challenges and help his community. His zest for life is only matched by his determined drive to support unique projects.