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A sold-out preview screening of the independent folk-horror film The Curse of Moll Dyer drew enthusiastic crowds to TechPort at St. Mary’s County Airport. Directed by Paul Awad and co-written with Kathryn O’Sullivan, it blends the Southern Maryland legend of Moll Dyer with a modern story exploring isolation, fear, judgment, empathy, and kindness.

Attendees in colonial attire watched local scenes and joined as extras in post-screening green-screen filming. Officials praised its boost to cultural tourism and history engagement, spotlighting the Moll Dyer Rock in Leonardtown.

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by Nicholaus Wiberg in The BayNet: “The Curse Of Moll Dyer” Preview Draws Sold-Out Crowd And Community Participation At TechPort

An exclusive 15–20-minute preview of the independent folk-horror film The Curse of Moll Dyer is set for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at TechPort in St. Mary’s County Airport. Directed by Paul Awad and produced by Kathryn O’Sullivan (Thurston Productions), the film blends Southern Maryland’s Moll Dyer legend with a contemporary story, shot on location in Leonardtown and featuring local actors and residents.

The interactive event includes cast appearances, a Moll Dyer look-alike contest, themed photo ops, food/drinks, and post-screening filming of costumed attendees for the movie.

Read the full article by Nicholaus Wiberg in The BayNet: Preview Screening Of “The Curse of Moll Dyer” Brings Local Folklore To The Big Screen

It's a wild episode of BEHIND THE LENS thanks to our special guests KATHRYN O'SULLIVAN and PAUL AWAD as we talk about their new film A SAVAGE NATURE, plus our exclusive interview with writer/director NICK BARTON talking about the legendary Dalton Gang with his film DEATH ALLEY!

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Filmmakers and College Professors Paul Awad and Kathryn O'Sullivan discuss their latest horror film, "A Savage Nature" available now on VOD from Gravitas Ventures.

Hannah Mosqueda of the Loudoun Arts Film Festival interviews Kathryn O'Sullivan and Paul Awad about their film A SAVAGE NATURE. Click here to view video.

Click here to read the 'Garden Rant' article on the documentary 'Bicentennial Bonsai'. 

ITVFest Presents Now Streaming: "Thurston". Click here to read the full article.

As part of our ongoing  celebration of micro-budget filmmaking, SOIFF interviewed Paul Awad, the director of feature "A Savage Nature'" Click here to read the interview.

 In 2014, our web series Thurston was nominated for Best Drama Series, and Paul was nominated for Best Director and Best Cinematographer at the International Academy of Web Television Awards, hosted by Elsbeth star Carrie Preston. Kathryn and Paul also served as presenters. You can view their section at the 1-hour mark.

 In 2013 and 2015, Paul Awad won Best Cinematography at the Indie Series Awards for the western web series Thurston. You can view Paul's 2015 acceptance speech at 1:36.

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