The Party's Downstairs

ABOUT THE FILM

Written and directed by Mike J. Marin (“The Smudging”), “The Party’s Downstairs” is the next entry into the genre of Urban Native Horror. When Byron Gatewood (Donny Shot With Two Arrows) decides to work alone late one night, he gets the feeling that he may not be alone in the building. What happens next is an experience you will not forget. ©2019 Real Talk Junkies Films.

TV-14_icon

(TV-14) This program may be unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. This film has been rated TV-14 by Vision Maker Media in accordance with Federal Communications Commission standards for scenes of ghosts and hauntings.

About the Filmmaker

Mike J. Marin (Navajo/Laguna Pueblo/Washo) was born and raised in Oakland, CA. He has been a fan of movies, mainly horror and action, since he was very young. Mike is a self-taught artist, music producer, and filmmaker who sharpened his skills at Chicago’s Columbia College, earning his BA in Film/Video.

Walt Pourier

Vice Chair

Walt is Oglala Lakota and created the logo for Urban Rez. He is Creative Director, owner of Nakota Designs Advertising Designs and Graphics. Executive Director of the Stronghold Society nonprofit dedicated to instilling hope and supporting youth movements through Live Life Call To Action Campaigns.

JORDANA BASS

Project Coordinator​

(Hataža Mani Winga)​

"Cinema Aficionado"

Role: Jordana is excited to engage with different Native/Indigenous communities. Her passion for working with youth will help develop the Native Youth Media Project. She will also assist with the Creative Shorts Fellowship (CSF) to help organize deliverables for filmmakers.