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Zeph E. Daniel

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Zeph E. Daniel
Born
Willard Woodward Keith lll
Other namesWoody Keith
Occupations
Known forScreenwriting, Director, Producer,Talkshow Host and Musician and Producer.
Notable workFilm: 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).
SpousePatricia BK Daniel (m.2004-present)
ChildrenFrancesca Keith 1990-2018
Websitehttps://crazedhouse.com/
Zeph E. Daniel (2024)

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

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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

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  • 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

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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

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Credited as Woody Keith

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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

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Year Title Director Writer Producer Cast
2021 Girl Next Yes Yes
2023 Quantum Devil Yes Yes
2023 The Darkside of Society Yes

Awards

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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

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  1. ^ Millican, Josh (December 11, 2019). "Sex, Drugs & Dismemberment: NSFW Trailer for Girl Next Will Creep You Out". Dread Central. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d Timpone, Tony (June 11, 2021). "Exclusive Trailer: Girl Next, Torture Later". Fangoria. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Mirabal, Marisa (June 17, 2021). "Girl Next Set Visit: Real-life Horror Reimagined". Fangoria. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  4. ^ Lentz III 2001, p. 928.
  5. ^ "Z Media Worldwide". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
  6. ^ Fisher, Kieran (August 21, 2019). "Why 'Society' Will Always Be Disgustingly Topical". Film School Rejects. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  7. ^ Film Directors, 15th Edition. Lone Eagle Pub. 2001. p. 167. ISBN 978-1-58065-030-4. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  8. ^ Lentz III 2001, p. 1025.

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