The Vampire Upstairs

ABOUT THE FILM

Two children move to the sticks and soon realize they may have bitten off more than they can chew when they meet their neighbor above.  Truths are told and relationships are made in this family-friendly film for all ages.

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(TV-PG) This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Parental guidance is recommended. This film has been rated TV-PG by Vision Maker Media in accordance with Federal Communications Commission standards regarding scenes in relating to vampire lore and mythology.

About the Filmmaker

Joseph Singh is a standup comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker.  He currently resides on planet earth and enjoys blowing minds on the reg.  He is a proud member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and graduated from Haskell Indian Nations University with a degree in business.  When Joe isn’t creating, you can find him spending time in Utah with his family.

Walt Pourier

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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.

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Lynn Palmanteer-Holder, an Indigenous plateau woman of North Central Washington and member of eight of twelve Tribes of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Lynn recently retired as inaugural Director of Tribal Government Affairs for Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, the state’s oversight agency of 34 CTCs.  She is a highly accomplished professional that spans over 40 years. She is an experienced educator that has a demonstrated history across K12, post-secondary & higher education as a teacher, school counselor, superintendent, researcher, and professor. Also, she has diverse experience as an entrepreneur, Tribal leader and administrator. She is skilled in curriculum and program development, facilitating government to government relationships that led to formal partnerships between state institutions and Tribes developing custom programs. Lynn has served on many boards and has been recognized for various statewide, and national awards. She has several scholarly publications and has done various conference presentations and speaking engagements, at the local, national and international level. Lynn holds a Ph.C. (ABD) in Social Welfare Policy from University of Washington. She earned her M.Ed., with a concentration in counseling psychology from Washington State University and B.Ed., in K12 Education from Eastern Washington University. Lynn is a wife of 49 years, a mother of three adult professional children, granny of 10 and great granny to two. Lynn and her husband are high school sweethearts, and together enjoy time with their 15+ two-legged blessings.