Zeph E. Daniel

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Zeph E. Daniel
Born
Willard Woodward Keith lll
Other namesWoody Keith
Occupations
Known forScreenwriting, Director, Producer,Talkshow Host and Musician and Producer.
Notable workFilm: Society (1989), Dementia (1999), Girl Next (2021), Quantum Devil (2023) and Angel's Tide (1995). The Zeph Report Podcast and the books Glassbackwards (2003 fiction)and Girl Next (2023 fiction). Music: "Broken Mirror" (solo), "Gangstalked" (DCP), "Here We Are" (w/ Patricia BK Daniel), "dEVILution" (w/ Kellie Rowley).
Spouse Patricia BK Daniel (m.2004-present)
Children Francesca Keith 1990-2018
Website https://crazedhouse.com/
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Zeph E. Daniel (2024)

Zeph E. Daniel (formerly known as Woody Keith) [1] [2] [3] is an American screenwriter, film director, producer, musician and award winning music producer. He is known for conceiving and co-writing the 1989 American body horror film Society , as well as the 1990 film Bride of Re-Animator , with Rick Fry. [3] [4] Daniel also wrote Silent Night , Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990).

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Directly after the tragic loss of his daughter Francesca Keith (1990-2018), Zeph Daniel was motivated to get back into film making. Daniel is a co-founder of the movie production company Crazed House. He has co-produced and co-wrote the films Girl Next (2021) and The Quantum Devil. Crazed House also re-mastered his 1995 film Angel's Tide. A story of a dying woman who is in denial about her health condition.

Daniel is featured in 2023 documentary film The Darkside of Society. An inside look at the 1989 cult classic Society and the events that led to him writing the script.

Podcast

Daniel is mostly recognized for his subversive podcast, The Zeph Report. For over 20 years The it has been reporting on spiritual, political and philosophical observations.[ citation needed ]

Books

Music

Daniel's award winning music and collaborations can be found in films, music videos and on The Zeph Report. The complete catalog of hundreds of titles can be found on the Zeph Daniel Soundcloud page. Music videos and Zeph Report video clips can be found on the fanpage Z Media Worldwide. [5]

Filmography

Credited as Woody Keith

YearTitle Director Writer Producer NotesRef(s)
1989 Society Yes [2] [3] [6]
1990 Bride of Re-Animator Yes [2]
Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation Yes Direct-to-video [2]
1995Angel's TideYesYes [7]
1999DementiaYesYesYes [8]

Credited as Zeph Daniel

YearTitleDirectorWriterProducerCast
2021Girl NextYesYes
2023Quantum DevilYesYes
2023The Darkside of SocietyYes

Awards

FestivalFilmCategories
Milan Gold AwardsGirl NextGold Award Screenplay
Costa BravaGirl NextBest Producer
Matrix Film FestivalGirl NextBest Producer
Paradise Film FestivalGirl NextBest Executive Producer
Into the Wild Film FestivalGirl NextBest Producer
Golden Bridge Istanbul Film FestivalAngel's TideBest Director

Best Feature Film

MEGAFLIX Film FestivalAngel's TideBest Feature Film
Folkestone Film FestivalAngel's TideBest dark Comedy
Mindfield Film FestivalAngel's TideBest Feature Film

Best Director

Best Screenplay

South Film and Arts Academy FestivalAngel's TideBest Indie Feature Film
Gothamite AwardAngel's TideBest Director

Best Feature Film

Five Continents International Film FestivalAngel's TideBest Fantasy Feature Film

Special Mention Best Director

Feature Film and Art Direction

Athens International Film FestivalAngel's TideBest feature Film
Caravan International Film FestivalAngel's TideBest Narrative Feature
Crown Point International Film FestivalAngel's TideBest Drama Feature
Avignon International Film festivalAngel's TideBest Feature film

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