Blog: Surviving Cinema

About Eric Stanze

Eric Stanze is a director, writer, editor, and producer who primarily works on independent feature films. He has also worked as an actor, voice-over talent, and 2nd unit director. Stanze began interning on local commercials and music videos at the age of 16. He entered the industry professionally when he was 18.

Eric directed, wrote, shot, and edited the feature film Deadwood Park which received high praise in both Rue Morgue Magazine and Fangoria Magazine, as well as critical acclaim from many additional on-line and print publications. The movie premiered at the 2007 Freak Show Film Fest in Orlando, Florida, where Deadwood Park won Best Feature and Best Cinematography.

Eric directed the controversial and critically-acclaimed film Scrapbook. The movie was named Best Independent Film Of The Year by Rue Morgue Magazine.

Eric directed Ice From The Sun. The movie won Best Horror/Experimental Feature at the 2003 New York International Independent Film And Video Festival.