MIFF Movie Review by J.P. Devine
By: Central Maine News
7/15/24
This week, I’ve been assigned to write about “The Ghost Trap,” a film scheduled to open Wednesday July 17, at the 27th Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.
It is based on the novel of the same name, by K. Stephens, and was directed by James Khanlarian, in his directorial debut. To this reviewer, Khanlarian, a young fellow, knows and loves what he’s doing. It always helps.
“The Ghost Trap” is engaging, professional and easy on the eyes. Treat it with respect.
27th MIFF Celebrates In-State Productions
By: Bangor Daily News
7/12/24
“The Ghost Trap” is enjoying its New England premiere and serving as MIFF’s Centerpiece film this year. Gorgeously shot on Maine’s stunning coastal seawaters and based on the novel by K. Stephens, the film follows a young lobsterman whose happy life is threatening to fall apart as his loving girlfriend suffers a debilitating head injury and a rival lobstering crew grows increasingly hostile.
12 Hidden Gems of This Year's Maine Intl Film Festival
By: Portland Press Herald
7/8/24
The Ghost Trap’
Based on the novel by Maine author K. Stephens, this tale of a lobsterman beset by misfortune, treachery and inner demons is as Maine as it gets. Shot on Maine’s choppy waters and boasting a cast brimming with authenticity (including Maine resident Xander Berkeley), this feature from director James Khanlarian delves into some uniquely Maine drama.
Waterville Film Festival Center of ME's Cinematic Universe
By: Sun Journal
7/7/24
Some of the films vying for the Tourmaline Prizes this year include: “The Ghost Trap,” a story focused on lobstermen based on the novel by Maine author K. Stephens and filmed around Rockland.
James Khanlarian’s ‘The Ghost Trap’ Set as Centerpiece Film
By: Vimooz
6/18/24
The drama thriller movie The Ghost Trap, which is based on the lobstering novel of the same name by Maine author and screenwriter, K. Stephens, makes its Maine premiere as the Centerpiece Film for the 2024 Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), set to take place July 12-21, 2024.
Maine International Film Fest Announces 'The Ghost Trap'
By: Waterville Creates
6/10/24
The Maine-made feature film The Ghost Trap will serve as this year’s centerpiece on Wednesday, July 17. Gorgeously shot on Maine’s stunning seawaters, the adaptation of K. Stephens’ novel follows a young lobsterman caught in an increasingly threatening industry.
Freestyle Digital Media Acquires 'The Ghost Trap'
By: Variety
5/15/24
Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD rights to the drama-thriller “The Ghost Trap.”
Cannes 2024: the buzz titles from North America
By: Screen International
5/15/24
Lon Haber & Co will talk up dramatic thriller The Ghost Trap, James Khanlarian’s story about a lobsterman whose fiancée is swept off the boat by a rogue wave, and who is beset by mysterious rivals. Zak Steiner, Greer Grammer, Sarah Catherine Hook and Steven Ogg star.
Local filmmakers revel in RiverRun experience
By: Yes! Weekly
4/10/24
The 26th annual RiverRun International Film Festival, which takes place April 18-27, will host a bevy of talented filmmakers, some who have attended before and others for the first time.
Film premiere April 19 & 22, 2024
4/9/24
LOS ANGELES/WINSTON-SALEM (April 9, 2024) – Khanlarian Entertainment and MITH Entertainment are thrilled to announce the world premiere of The Ghost Trap, based on the novel of the same name by K. Stephens, on April 19, 2024 at 8pm EST followed by a Q&A with cast and crew at the highly acclaimed RiverRun Film Festival.
The Ghost Trap premieres at RiverRun Festival
4/19/24
Author K. Stephens, lead actors Greer Grammer, Zak Steiner, and director/producer James Khanlarian at the premiere of The Ghost Trap at the Hanesbrands Theatre in Winston-Salem, April 19, 2024 (Missing from this line up is producer Peter Couture who had to fly to Amsterdam the night before.)
Greensboro filmmaker makes movie debut at RiverRun Festival
By: WFMY News 2
4/17/24
An interview with director James Khanlarian on making film-as-art that people want to see.
Catch some sneak peeks from the movie in this clip!
Authority Magazine
Filmmaker James Khanlarian On The 5 Things To Create A Highly Successful Career in TV and Film
EXCLUSIVE: Authority Magazine
4/4/24
…If you’re going into the film industry, film school is completely overrated. You’re not going to learn a whole lot in film school that’s really germane to the film industry. Yes, you can learn about focus. You can watch the classic movies. You can learn about the camera. You can learn a little bit about lighting. But even the lighting techniques they taught me, at least in film school, weren’t very useful. You’ll learn more being on set two days with a real director of photography than your entire film school career. Film school is nothing compared to real life experience…
5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I Became A Filmmaker
By: Yitzi Weiner of Medium
4/22/24
Interview with producer of Khanlarian Entertainment, Peter Couture
…It’s incredibly rewarding. Every time I watch the film or revisit the script, I feel immensely proud that we were able to do the book justice. Honestly, it’s one of the most exciting and fun things I’ve ever done. One thing I hadn’t anticipated was how much my project management skills would come into play, managing the multiple moving parts of filmmaking. It’s really neat. Now that this project is ready to go, I’m eager to start on the next one and experience this process again. I can see why people choose to do this for a living; it’s absolutely addicting. Maybe it’s because I’m new to it, but the thrill is undeniable.
An in-depth convo with Zak Steiner of "The Ghost Trap"
By: Daman Magazine
4/25/24
American model-turned-actor Zak Steiner talks about the remarkable journey he’s on and his passion for storytelling, both in front and behind the camera lens.