Missouri Native's, New Offbeat Underground Comedy, "Night of the Alien" Viewing a Special Sneak Screening at Kansas City Film Festival April 8th

Missouri native, director Vaughn Verdi is bringing home a hit of laughter with his offbeat underground comedy "Night of the Alien." A special sneak screening of Verdi's film will take place at the 2011 Kansas City Film Fest April April 8th at 9:45pm at AMC Main street theater. End Quote

Kansas City, MO-KS (1888PressRelease) April 04, 2011 - After smoking up the Hollywood Indie world, Missouri native and director Vaughn Verdi is bringing home a hit of laughter with his offbeat underground comedy "Night of the Alien." A special sneak screening of Verdi's film will take place at the 2011 Kansas City FilmFest April April 8th at 9:45pm at AMC Main street theater.

Already scoring blazing reviews, Verdi's film is 99% funny on FunnyorDie.com and won a People's Choice Award for Best Road Movie. (International Movie Trailer Festival)

"Night of the Alien" is a clever mash up of comedy, science fiction, coming of age, psychedelics, conspiracy theories, witchcraft, white trash, and pop culture.

Stoner TV recently said, "[It's a] funny flick! The film's creator Vaughn Verdi has made a movie so scattered, stony, and stupid that it's actually good."

"Full of deadpan wit and smart-mouthed one-liners delivered by newcomer Shannon Lintner, Fran is disarmingly fresh and funny as she draws you in on her wacky journey in a Juno-esque way." - Hollywood Today
"I'm thrilled screen "Night of the Alien" in Kansas City! As an indie filmmaker, it's definitely a struggle to make a feature film on a small budget, but there's also no one telling you what you can and can't do. I was able to fly by the seat of my pants and take more creative risks," says Verdi.

Hailing from Missouri, Sturgeon Missouri was named after director Vaughn Verdi's great-great grandfather Isaac Sturgeon. After studying international business law, Verdi became deeply immersed in the LA underground music scene, which soon led him to directing his first feature "Smack," which premiered at film festivals all over the country. Other projects include the short "Tranny McGuyver" with Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds) and "A Couple of Days and Nights."

"Time Magazine reports wacky stoner comedies all the rage these days. Night of the Alien was Vaughn's new, cool, out-of-the-box script and I couldn't wait to be a part of it," says producer Rob Howeth.

Producer Rob Howeth has been working on major features such as Jennifer Aniston's "Management" and national commercials, as a production designer and has stepped to the role of producer.

Thanks to Tony Barlo, there is killer soundtrack, he says, "it is an eclectic mix of indie bands perfectly matching the movie's unique tone". Neil Lisk (I Spit on Your Grave) shot the film and sadly it was his last, he passed away in September.

The film stars a budding new cast of Shannon Lintner, Scott C. Leeds, Tabetha
Wallace, Cole Fisher, Christopher Karbo and Chris Sheets. Produced by Mighty Mite Productions in association with Smart Art LA.

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