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GREG JAMES (Mike Buddha, Ex-Marine) is a local filmmaker for Playground Films Corp. (PFC) where he

directs, produces, and acts for shorts and features. James helped produce and act in PFC's widely and critically acclaimed cult horror film, The Dividing Hour. It has received mention from such prominent magazines as Fangoria, Shock Cinema, Videoscope, and Psychotronic, and endorsements by well-known actors and directors, including Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead Series), Reggie Bannister (Phantasm Series),Bill Mosely (Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Udo Keer (Warhol's Dracula, Blade), Guillermo del Toro (Cronos, Mimic).

Greg has just finished his 16mm 30-minute film Life of Death which he wrote, directed, and produced, and will soon be sending it out to the festival market. In addition to film, James has acted in and directed over 40 stage productions throughout Oregon.

Regarding the role of Buda: "To be honest, I don't think Ty or Ian were sold on me playing this part at first, with good reason. But, I knew that with just a bit

of make-up and hair, my acting would take him over the top. I played a younger stoner character in a previous film, and Buda was a lot like what I think of if that character had a father. I'm glad it happened, because my time spent on this movie was full of laughs and fun. And winning $250 at the casino slot during one of the shoots was cool too."

Interview with Greg

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