Chad Michael Ward
@chadmichaelward.bsky.social
Indie horror writer-director, photographer, poster artist/designer.
Join our FAIRY DUST Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/fairydustKS
Join our FAIRY DUST Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/fairydustKS
Teaser poster for FAIRY DUST, starring Zoe Villiers, Sam Todd, Josephine McAdam, Joss Carter, and a wild cast of masked characters, now in post-production. Want to get your hands on a copy? We're offering digital and Blu-Ray preorders on our Kickstarter (link in bio) as well as several unique perks.
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Teaser poster for FAIRY DUST, starring Zoe Villiers, Sam Todd, Josephine McAdam, Joss Carter, and a wild cast of masked characters, now in post-production. Want to get your hands on a copy? We're offering digital and Blu-Ray preorders on our Kickstarter (link in bio) as well as several unique perks.
From our very first shoot day on FAIRY DUST, shooting one of our last shots of the film. Seems so long ago, now.
#scriptsky #filmsky
#scriptsky #filmsky
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
From our very first shoot day on FAIRY DUST, shooting one of our last shots of the film. Seems so long ago, now.
#scriptsky #filmsky
#scriptsky #filmsky
"The bullies can't always win. We won't let them." - Saga, FAIRY DUST
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
"The bullies can't always win. We won't let them." - Saga, FAIRY DUST
Brad's out there killing it with THE GREY LIST, and 2026 will likely be another hit as well. For 2025, my splatter horror-comedy DOOMTOWN made the list. If you're interesting in reading what might be my own personal favorite script, you can request a read here: www.bradmjohnson.com/the-grey-lis...
November 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Brad's out there killing it with THE GREY LIST, and 2026 will likely be another hit as well. For 2025, my splatter horror-comedy DOOMTOWN made the list. If you're interesting in reading what might be my own personal favorite script, you can request a read here: www.bradmjohnson.com/the-grey-lis...
Full gremlin mode. This film ain’t gonna edit itself!
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Full gremlin mode. This film ain’t gonna edit itself!
Introduced Sophie to this one tonight. Fulci does dark fantasy! “One of the haziest films of all time.”
November 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Introduced Sophie to this one tonight. Fulci does dark fantasy! “One of the haziest films of all time.”
We have ONE limited edition replica of the villainous Rex-Imperator mask left! This gorgeous beast of a mask comes fully painted and autographed by myself and sculptor Jason Rosen. Want to get your hands on the last one? Get it here: tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 AM
We have ONE limited edition replica of the villainous Rex-Imperator mask left! This gorgeous beast of a mask comes fully painted and autographed by myself and sculptor Jason Rosen. Want to get your hands on the last one? Get it here: tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
After weeks of living out of a suitcase and then going full gremlin-mode in the editing room, it was nice to get cleaned up for a lovely afternoon brunch with Sophie.
October 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
After weeks of living out of a suitcase and then going full gremlin-mode in the editing room, it was nice to get cleaned up for a lovely afternoon brunch with Sophie.
We're £475 away from our £7500 stretch goal to help cover production expenses as well as for post production. Help us reach our goal by ordering a Blu-Ray or Download, t-shirt, a Rex-Imperator Mask, or even book a zoom with director Chad Michael Ward. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
October 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We're £475 away from our £7500 stretch goal to help cover production expenses as well as for post production. Help us reach our goal by ordering a Blu-Ray or Download, t-shirt, a Rex-Imperator Mask, or even book a zoom with director Chad Michael Ward. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
I first saw @jcvim.bsky.social in 2019's SCARE PACKAGE. Imagine my surprise when she messaged me for FAIRY DUST. Her audition for the role of Aislinn the Fae Princess blew me away. She's has been a big source of help behind the scenes and glorious in front of the camera. All hail the Fae Princess!
October 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I first saw @jcvim.bsky.social in 2019's SCARE PACKAGE. Imagine my surprise when she messaged me for FAIRY DUST. Her audition for the role of Aislinn the Fae Princess blew me away. She's has been a big source of help behind the scenes and glorious in front of the camera. All hail the Fae Princess!
My dearest internet music+film lovers: Putting together a temp music library for FAIRY DUST and need film soundtracks with prog/metal-inspired scores. NOT soundtracks with actual metal songs, but scores that evoke that. My primary example here is Jóhann Jóhannsson's MANDY soundtrack. Help?
October 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
My dearest internet music+film lovers: Putting together a temp music library for FAIRY DUST and need film soundtracks with prog/metal-inspired scores. NOT soundtracks with actual metal songs, but scores that evoke that. My primary example here is Jóhann Jóhannsson's MANDY soundtrack. Help?
FAIRY DUST's Barlow was imagined as an egotistical Arthur Pendragon but became a more central character whose exploration of his identity mirrored that of Saga's. Sam Todd was the perfect embodiment of Barlow. Watching him take Barlow on such an emotional journey was a real joy. Photo by Nick Hardy.
October 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
FAIRY DUST's Barlow was imagined as an egotistical Arthur Pendragon but became a more central character whose exploration of his identity mirrored that of Saga's. Sam Todd was the perfect embodiment of Barlow. Watching him take Barlow on such an emotional journey was a real joy. Photo by Nick Hardy.
A massive THANK YOU to all of our backers on the latest FAIRY DUST crowdfunder! Every $ donated has helped bring our production to life & taken us one step closer to the finish line. There’s so much more to do and money to raise but for now: Thank you for joining us on this journey.
October 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A massive THANK YOU to all of our backers on the latest FAIRY DUST crowdfunder! Every $ donated has helped bring our production to life & taken us one step closer to the finish line. There’s so much more to do and money to raise but for now: Thank you for joining us on this journey.
This may be my favorite photo of Zoe Villiers and myself from set, shot by Nick Hardy. Very early on in production, before the sleep deprivation had really set in. Want to see more? Check out our latest update at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fai...
October 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This may be my favorite photo of Zoe Villiers and myself from set, shot by Nick Hardy. Very early on in production, before the sleep deprivation had really set in. Want to see more? Check out our latest update at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fai...
Shooting on FAIRY DUST has wrapped but our Kickstarter lives on. We’re £65 away from the goal of £7000. Help us reach it by pre-preserving the film, picking up a t-shirt, or even grabbing one of the 2 Rex-Imperator replica masks left! Head over to tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS for all the cool swag.
October 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Shooting on FAIRY DUST has wrapped but our Kickstarter lives on. We’re £65 away from the goal of £7000. Help us reach it by pre-preserving the film, picking up a t-shirt, or even grabbing one of the 2 Rex-Imperator replica masks left! Head over to tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS for all the cool swag.
This is the incomparable Richard O’Hare, the wizard behind all of the painstakingly beautiful photography on FAIRY DUST. Tireless, fearless, and forever calm in the chaos of my seemingly insane demands, Bucky was exactly the kind of creative partner a director could only hope to have at his side.
October 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
This is the incomparable Richard O’Hare, the wizard behind all of the painstakingly beautiful photography on FAIRY DUST. Tireless, fearless, and forever calm in the chaos of my seemingly insane demands, Bucky was exactly the kind of creative partner a director could only hope to have at his side.
October 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Safely home after the epic FAIRY DUST quest. What a journey. Eternally grateful for the opportunity to bring this film to life with the artists who put their trust in me. Sitting at my desk with coffee and 3 hard drives full of dreams. I cannot wait to show you what we've conjured into this world.
October 20, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Safely home after the epic FAIRY DUST quest. What a journey. Eternally grateful for the opportunity to bring this film to life with the artists who put their trust in me. Sitting at my desk with coffee and 3 hard drives full of dreams. I cannot wait to show you what we've conjured into this world.
Shooting on FAIRY DUST has wrapped but our Kickstarter lives on. We’re £65 away from the goal of £7000. Help us reach it by pre-preserving the film, picking up a t-shirt, or even grabbing one of the 2 Rex-Imperator replica masks left! Head over to tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS for all the cool swag.
October 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Shooting on FAIRY DUST has wrapped but our Kickstarter lives on. We’re £65 away from the goal of £7000. Help us reach it by pre-preserving the film, picking up a t-shirt, or even grabbing one of the 2 Rex-Imperator replica masks left! Head over to tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS for all the cool swag.
And just like that, that’s a wrap on FAIRY DUST. Unreal.
October 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
And just like that, that’s a wrap on FAIRY DUST. Unreal.
FAIRY DUST Day 12. View from the Director’s Chair.
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
FAIRY DUST Day 12. View from the Director’s Chair.
In honor of FAIRY DUST wrapping principal photography today, I’d love if you could help us reach our much-needed goal of £7000 over on Kickstarter at tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
The cast and crew have given everything they’ve got to make this film come together and I couldn’t be prouder.
The cast and crew have given everything they’ve got to make this film come together and I couldn’t be prouder.
October 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM
In honor of FAIRY DUST wrapping principal photography today, I’d love if you could help us reach our much-needed goal of £7000 over on Kickstarter at tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
The cast and crew have given everything they’ve got to make this film come together and I couldn’t be prouder.
The cast and crew have given everything they’ve got to make this film come together and I couldn’t be prouder.
Last day of shooting FAIRY DUST. What a wild ride this has been. I can’t believe it’s almost over. Today we’re shooting one of my favorite scenes in the whole film. Can’t wait!
October 17, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Last day of shooting FAIRY DUST. What a wild ride this has been. I can’t believe it’s almost over. Today we’re shooting one of my favorite scenes in the whole film. Can’t wait!
That’s a wrap on FAIRY DUST Day 11. Just one more day left to go before we wrap photography on this production! Our Kickstarter is still accepting late pledges, can we reach 100 backers before we wrap? Help us out here: tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
October 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
That’s a wrap on FAIRY DUST Day 11. Just one more day left to go before we wrap photography on this production! Our Kickstarter is still accepting late pledges, can we reach 100 backers before we wrap? Help us out here: tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
I love this shot of Sam Todd as “Barlow the Majestic” from FAIRY DUST. Sam has been delivering a killer performance alongside star Zoe Villiers as “Saga”.
Sam and I are looking for 2 new Late Pledge backers to bring us to an even 100 total backers. Join us here: Tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
Sam and I are looking for 2 new Late Pledge backers to bring us to an even 100 total backers. Join us here: Tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
October 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I love this shot of Sam Todd as “Barlow the Majestic” from FAIRY DUST. Sam has been delivering a killer performance alongside star Zoe Villiers as “Saga”.
Sam and I are looking for 2 new Late Pledge backers to bring us to an even 100 total backers. Join us here: Tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS
Sam and I are looking for 2 new Late Pledge backers to bring us to an even 100 total backers. Join us here: Tinyurl.com/FairyDustKS