Zeph E. Daniel
 | This article is missing information about the subject's early life. (June 2021) |
Zeph E. Daniel | |
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| Born | Willard Woodward Keith lll |
| Other names | Woody Keith |
| Occupations |
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| Known for | Screenwriting, Director, Producer,Talkshow Host and Musician and Producer. |
| Notable work | Film: Society (1989), Dementia (1999), Girl Next (2021), Quantum Devil (2023) and Angel's Tide (1995). The Zeph Report Podcast and the books Glassbackwards (2003 fiction)and Girl Next (2023 fiction). Music: "Broken Mirror" (solo), "Gangstalked" (DCP), "Here We Are" (w/ Patricia BK Daniel), "dEVILution" (w/ Kellie Rowley). |
| Spouse | Patricia BK Daniel (m.2004-present) |
| Children | Francesca Keith 1990-2018 |
| Website | https://crazedhouse.com/ |
Zeph E. Daniel (formerly known as Woody Keith)[1][2][3] is an American screenwriter, film director, producer, musician and award winning music producer. He is known for conceiving and co-writing the 1989 American body horror film Society, as well as the 1990 film Bride of Re-Animator, with Rick Fry.[3][4] Daniel also wrote Silent Night , Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990).
Directly after the tragic loss of his daughter Francesca Keith (1990-2018), Zeph Daniel was motivated to get back into film making. Daniel is a co-founder of the movie production company Crazed House. He has co-produced and co-wrote the films Girl Next (2021) and The Quantum Devil. Crazed House also re-mastered his 1995 film Angel's Tide. A story of a dying woman who is in denial about her health condition.
Daniel is featured in 2023 documentary film The Darkside of Society. An inside look at the 1989 cult classic Society and the events that led to him writing the script.
Podcast
[edit]Daniel is mostly recognized for his subversive podcast, The Zeph Report. For over 20 years The it has been reporting on spiritual, political and philosophical observations.[citation needed]
Books
[edit]- Lamb (June 2002) Fiction. An end-times prophetic tale.
- Glass Backwards] (June 2003) Fiction. A satanic unseen reality exposed.
- Girl Next] (2023) Fiction. Daniel wrote the book Girl Next two years after the film was released. He realized that more needed to be said about the techniques used to create a MK Ultra slave.[citation needed]
Music
[edit]Daniel's award winning music and collaborations can be found in films, music videos and on The Zeph Report. The complete catalog of hundreds of titles can be found on the Zeph Daniel Soundcloud page. Music videos and Zeph Report video clips can be found on the fanpage Z Media Worldwide.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Credited as Woody Keith
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Society | Yes | [2][3][6] | |||
| 1990 | Bride of Re-Animator | Yes | [2] | |||
| Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation | Yes | Direct-to-video | [2] | |||
| 1995 | Angel's Tide | Yes | Yes | [7] | ||
| 1999 | Dementia | Yes | Yes | Yes | [8] |
Credited as Zeph Daniel
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Girl Next | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2023 | Quantum Devil | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2023 | The Darkside of Society | Yes |
Awards
[edit]| Festival | Film | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Gold Awards | Girl Next | Gold Award Screenplay |
| Costa Brava | Girl Next | Best Producer |
| Matrix Film Festival | Girl Next | Best Producer |
| Paradise Film Festival | Girl Next | Best Executive Producer |
| Into the Wild Film Festival | Girl Next | Best Producer |
| Golden Bridge Istanbul Film Festival | Angel's Tide | Best Director
Best Feature Film |
| MEGAFLIX Film Festival | Angel's Tide | Best Feature Film |
| Folkestone Film Festival | Angel's Tide | Best dark Comedy |
| Mindfield Film Festival | Angel's Tide | Best Feature Film
Best Director Best Screenplay |
| South Film and Arts Academy Festival | Angel's Tide | Best Indie Feature Film |
| Gothamite Award | Angel's Tide | Best Director
Best Feature Film |
| Five Continents International Film Festival | Angel's Tide | Best Fantasy Feature Film
Special Mention Best Director Feature Film and Art Direction |
| Athens International Film Festival | Angel's Tide | Best feature Film |
| Caravan International Film Festival | Angel's Tide | Best Narrative Feature |
| Crown Point International Film Festival | Angel's Tide | Best Drama Feature |
| Avignon International Film festival | Angel's Tide | Best Feature film |
References
[edit]- ^ Millican, Josh (December 11, 2019). "Sex, Drugs & Dismemberment: NSFW Trailer for Girl Next Will Creep You Out". Dread Central. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Timpone, Tony (June 11, 2021). "Exclusive Trailer: Girl Next, Torture Later". Fangoria. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c Mirabal, Marisa (June 17, 2021). "Girl Next Set Visit: Real-life Horror Reimagined". Fangoria. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ Lentz III 2001, p. 928.
- ^ "Z Media Worldwide". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ^ Fisher, Kieran (August 21, 2019). "Why 'Society' Will Always Be Disgustingly Topical". Film School Rejects. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ Film Directors, 15th Edition. Lone Eagle Pub. 2001. p. 167. ISBN 978-1-58065-030-4. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ Lentz III 2001, p. 1025.
Bibliography
[edit]- Lentz III, Harris M. (2001). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits (second ed.). McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786409518.