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Filmed at home
Written and directed by James Aponte, Strange Shapes is set to premiere at the Maumee Indoor Theater on October 10th. This is Aponte’s Following blind woman’s search for her missing dog, this horror film features an impressive story with a familiar setting.
Filming in Toledo, Aponte was able to feature well-known landmarks, including the Glenwood Lutheran Church. Along with utilizing a local setting, Aponte had the help of many local crewmembers to help bring Strange Shapes to life. Samantha Ryan, assistant director, shares that filming and premiering in the area is an emotional experience.
“There’s something really special about creating a film here and then getting to experience its premiere right where so many of us call home.”…