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Hi, I’m Garrett. I make horror films. Usually contained, sometimes silly, always personal.

I’ve been telling stories for as long as I can remember. My earliest work involved tape recorders, camcorders, and Windows Movie Maker; piecing together whatever I could with whatever I had. Horror grabbed me early, thanks to Boris Karloff and a stack of old DVDs packed with special features. I didn’t just love the monsters; I loved how the movies were made, who made them, and why they’ve stuck around for generations. Since then, I’ve done a little bit of everything: I’ve directed shorts, produced livestreams, analyzed scripts, and written film reviews. I’ve been a Division I athlete, an ocean rescue lifeguard, a swim coach, and a graduate of one of the top film schools in the country. Through it all, I’ve stayed obsessed with storytelling; especially the kind that aims to thrill, provoke, and connect with an audience. Right now, I’m writing, directing, and developing horror projects that blend classic influences with modern sensibilities. I run a weekly public domain horror livestream (Scream Stream), and I love collaborating with other filmmakers who aren’t afraid to get weird, wild, or personal. If that sounds like you, or if you're just curious, feel free to reach out.

A very serious picture of Garrett Spake.

My presentation at the 2016 Visions Film Festival & Conference. This, along with my accompanying paper, earned me the Excellence in Scholarship award at the festival.

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