Hey friends! 👋
This is Natalie Rodriguez, director, writer, and one of the producers of the Matty Cat Film Series. 🐾
If you are in Los Angeles County or planning to be at Los Angeles Comic Con this Sunday, we would love for you to stop by Room 405 at 11:00 AM for the screening of our films + live Q&A with some of the team! 🎬✨
The ticket link is also available on our website: linktr.ee/mattycat
Hope to see you there! 😄
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OFFICIAL TEASER | Beyond Moonlight
During a brutal dance rehearsal, a young girl uncovers the disturbing truth behind her sister’s intense training — it’s not just for a performance… but for something far more terrifying.
🎬 Starring: Alexandra Almendarez and Isabella Jaimie
✍️ Written & Directed by: Natalie Rodriguez
💼 Executive Producers: Peter Olsen, Natalie Rodriguez, Alexandra Almendarez
🎥 Producers: Alexandra Almendarez, Isabella Jaimie, Kevin Keeling, Natalie Rodriguez
🎨 Cinematography & Color: Jonathan Na
🎬 Edited & Sound Designed by: Lauren Kleeman
🎵 Featuring the song: “Redial for Remnants” by Kai Kaldro
Our very first screener is happening in mid-October — subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss updates!
🙏 Special thanks to our incredible cast, crew, and Indiegogo partners for helping bring Beyond Moonlight to life.
Follow us:
📸 Instagram: @beyondmoonlightfilm
📘 Facebook: Beyond Moonlight Short Film
#BeyondMoonlight #HorrorShort #IndieFilm #DanceHorror
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Excited to share that SGNL Magazine gave a shout out to our upcoming horror thriller short, Beyond the Moonlight! 🌙🐺
Starring Alexandra Almendarez and Isabella Jaimie, this project is written and directed by yours truly. We are in the final stretch of post-production, wrapping color correction and VFX in the next few days.
Follow us for updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram and Facebook: @beyondmoonlightfilm
#IndieFilm #HorrorShort #HorrorCommunity #Filmmaking #IndieHorror
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🎬 My full interview with HorrorFam.Com is now live!
Join me as I discuss the journey behind Beyond the Moonlight and Inner Child, the challenges faced on set, and the importance of self-care during production. Plus, get an exclusive look at the upcoming Matty Cat animated short film series, inspired by my real-life cat, Matty, and premiering soon at LA Comic Con!
Watch the full conversation here and dive into the creative process, inspiration, and future plans.
📌 Topics covered:
Overcoming production hurdles
Balancing mental and physical wellness
Family-friendly animation vs. horror genres
Behind-the-scenes stories from my projects
Upcoming screenings and premieres
Thank you to HorrorFam for having me on the podcast! Make sure to follow @BeyondMoonlightFilm and @ExtraordPictures on Instagram for the latest updates.
🔗 Full transcript and more info: horrorfam.com/natalie-rodriguez/
#HorrorFam #NatalieRodriguez #BeyondTheMoonlight #MattyCat #Animation #Horror #Interview
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🌕 FINAL DAYS to support Beyond the Moonlight — our indie horror short blending spooky vibes, original choreography, and heart. Featuring a powerful Latina-led cast and a diverse creative team.
🎬 Starring Alexandra Almendarez & Isabella Jaimie
🎥 Cinematography by Jonathan Na
📸 BTS photo by Brianna Jimenez
Support the film before the campaign ends on July 16:
🔗 www.indiegogo.com/projects/beyond-the-moonlight/x/…
#BeyondTheMoonlight #IndieHorror #LatinasInFilm #WomenInHorror #ShortFilm #SupportIndieFilm #HorrorShort #BehindTheScenes #RepresentationMatters #DanceInFilm
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🎬 Beyond the Moonlight — Chat with Delight in Fright!
We are excited to share this clip from our recent conversation on the Delight in Fright YouTube channel! Thank you again to the team for having us on.
In this segment, director, writer, and producer Natalie Rodriguez and executive producer Peter M. Olsen discuss the making of Beyond the Moonlight, indie horror filmmaking, werewolves, and what is coming next for our film.
▶️ Watch the full conversation here:
🔗 linktr.ee/beyondmoonlightfilm
🩸 Our Indiegogo campaign closes JULY 16. Please consider supporting us by donating or sharing the campaign to help us finish strong.
Thank you for supporting independent horror and filmmakers!
#BeyondTheMoonlight #IndieHorror #SupportIndieFilm #WomenInFilm #LatinaFilmmaker #HorrorFilm #CrowdfundFilm #DelightInFright #WerewolfFilm #FilmmakersOfYouTube #HorrorCommunity #IndiegogoCampaign
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Hey there!
Natalie Rodriguez here — I am the director, writer, and one of the producers of BEYOND THE MOONLIGHT.
We just wrapped production last week, and we are now in the final days of our Indiegogo campaign!
The film stars a powerful, diverse, Latina-led cast and was filmed right here in Los Angeles County.
If you are able to donate or even just share the link, it would truly mean a lot to all of us:
www.indiegogo.com/projects/beyond-the-moonlight/x/…
#Film #Short #Cinema #Shorts #Horror
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🎬 That is a wrap on Day 1 of 1 for Beyond the Moonlight – filmed last week!
My heart is incredibly full. I am deeply grateful to our entire cast and crew who poured their talent and energy into this project. A huge thank you to The Hype for allowing us to bring this vision to life at your amazing location.
We are officially in post-production. Stay tuned for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, sneak peeks, and more exciting updates very soon.
💀 Two sisters. One brutal rehearsal. A terrifying transformation.
🚨 Our Indiegogo campaign has been extended through mid-July. If you have not already, please consider checking it out and supporting the film:
👉 linktr.ee/beyondmoonlightfilm
Thank you for supporting independent cinema and diverse voices in horror.
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#BeyondTheMoonlight #LatinaDirectors #WomenInHorror #LatinxHorror #IndieHorrorFilm
#FinalGirlVibes #SupportLatinxCreators #WomenMakeMovies #HorrorInProduction
#DarkFeminineCinema #IndieFilmCrew #LatinaFilmmakers #BTSHorror
#TransformationTale #LowBudgetBigDreams #IndieFilmSupport #SpookyCinema
#HorrorShortFilm #FilmShootCountdown #FilmmakersOfColor #CreativeRebellion
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🎬 INNER CHILD – OFFICIAL SIZZLE 🎬
We are excited to share the official sizzle for Inner Child, a psychological thriller and drama currently in development as a feature film.
The story follows Cassie, a young woman forced to confront her childhood trauma when her inner child begins to manifest in unexpected ways.
This project means the world to us, and we are incredibly grateful for the talent and dedication of everyone involved.
✨ Starring: Isabella Jaimie as “Cassie”
🎬 Directed by: Natalie Rodriguez
📽️ Produced by: Take the World and Extraordinary Pictures
💼 Executive Producers: AMG, Mrald Johnson, Frank Zanca
🤝 Co-Producer: Peter M. Olsen
💄 Hair/SFX/MUA: Tatjana Bluchel
🎥 Cinematography & Color: Jonathan Na
📩 For serious business inquiries (please note: we are not casting at this time), contact:
natalie@extraordpictures.com
Thank you for watching and supporting independent film.
Please like, comment, share, and subscribe to follow our journey.
#InnerChildMovie #FeatureFilm #WomenInFilm #PsychologicalThriller #HorrorDrama #SupportIndieFilm #FilmmakingJourney #BehindTheScenes #ComingSoon #Cinematography #SpecialFXMakeup #DirectorLife
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Natalie Rodriguez’s production company, Extraordinary Pictures, creates impactful content for TV, film, and digital media. She is currently preparing for Inner Child (@innerchildmovie), a psychological horror feature.
Her 2D animated short Matty Cat (@matty_cat_2012) is now available, with sequels Merry Christmas, Matty Cat and You’re Irreplaceable, Matty Cat in festivals.
Extraordinary Pictures’ short Dumpster Fire, inspired by FX’s The Bear, is also in festivals. The music video for In a Dumpster Fire is now available.
Watch the company’s feature films, The Extraordinary Ordinary (@theextraordfilm) [linktr.ee/ExtraordinaryOrdinary] and Howard Original (@howardoriginal1) [linktr.ee/howardoriginal].
Check out Young Dario (@youngdarioshow), a 3D animated web series narrated by On My Block’s Julio Macias.
Follow Natalie and Extraordinary Pictures on Instagram: @natchristinerod and @extraordpictures.
Joined 26 August 2017