Alum launches new film based on "Phantom"

"Erik: Portrait of a Living Corpse" — the debut feature film from writer, director, and current Film, Television, Digital Media (FTDM) junior Ryan Bijan — had its world-premiere screening at Fort Worth's Rose Marine Theatre on Friday, October 14, and the response was terrific. It will be screened next at the Rio 6 Cinema in Beeville, Texas, on October 28, as part of the film's recently launched press tour.

"This is by far the most impressive student film I've seen in several years," said Kylo-Patrick Hart, chair of TCU's Department of Film, Television and Digital Media. "If its contents are an accurate indication, Ryan Bijan has the potential to enjoy a very successful and intriguing filmmaking career."

Bijan's film offers a contemporary retelling of Gaston Leroux's "The Phantom of the Opera," one that is told from the Phantom's own perspective. In addition to his screenwriting and directing accomplishments, Bijan plays the role of character Raoul DeChagny and served as the film's editor.

Check out the trailer and find out where the next screening is:

http://www.wix.com/erikmovie/erik#!__home

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JXbIQrHjPk

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1787064/


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