was formed in the fall of 2004 with plans to create independent films, independently. We have, to date, created two features and three shorts. Our first feature, Dimension, has been accepted into eleven film festivals, winning two awards (Best First Feature and Best Experimental Feature), and has secured domestic and international distribution. Our second feature, The Half Life of Mason Lake, has been accepted into four film festivals.

Without prior filmmaking experience, Rusted Rhino has nonetheless been able to succeed by staying true to our core beliefs.

We believe that entertaining, thought-provoking, high-quality films can be made completely outside of the established studio system. By rethinking the business-as-usual approach to filmmaking, we are able to utilize the talents of few to produce art for the many.

We believe in community. With the knowledge that the best idea can come from anyone, there are no 'hired hands' at Rusted Rhino. Every crew member and actor is given equal opportunity to bring our vision to the screen.

We believe in the power of technology. By using state-of-the-art equipment during all stages of production, we have been able to streamline the filmmaking process to use a minimal, gifted crew and make films for a fraction of the cost usually associated with the process.

Most of all, we believe a good story can still change the world.

February 4th, 2008
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The Half Life of Mason Lake and The Sad Sculptor have been accepted into the 4th Annual Lake County Film Festivaland will be screening there later this month. We have three screenings, 02.29.08 at 5:50pm, and two on 03.01.08, at 10:00am and 7:30pm. Further details here.

Thanks is due to Nat, the festival director, for his continued support of Rusted Rhino films. Nevus and Chris will be attending the screenings, and we welcome your company and support for as many as you can attend.

February 2nd, 2008
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Dimension will have a limited and exclusive theatrical run beginning on April 17th, 2008. We're honored to have been chosen for theatrical release, and we're fired up about seeing the film again in HD on the big screen. More information as it becomes available.

November 27, 2007
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The Half Life of Mason Lake and The Sad Sculptor have been submitted to a number of national and international festivals, and may be screening at any number of them in early 2008. As usual, keep an eye on the festivals page for updates.

November 12, 2007
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The Dimension DVD is selling incredibly well, thanks to all of your support. It means a lot, and we appreciate it more than we can say. If you don't yet have your copy, you can get it here. The Half Life of Mason Lake and The Sad Sculptor have been submitted to a number of national and international festivals, and may be screening at any number of them in early 2008. As usual, keep an eye on the festivals page for updates.


August 23, 2007
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The Dimension DVD Release Party, sponsored by Cinequest, is scheduled for September 18th.  If you'd like to learn more about the making of the movie, meet members of the cast and crew, and be one of the first to own the movie on DVD, email us and we'll tell you how you and a guest can attend.


August 22, 2007
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Dimension is now available for preorder on DVD. Visit the Dimension homepage to reserve your copy today.


August 2, 2007
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The festival page has been updated with the latest information available to us, including screening times for Dimension at the River's Edge Film Festival and details for The Half Life of Mason Lake at the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival..


July 29, 2007
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The Half Life of Mason Lake has its third. We are pleased to announce that the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival has officially accepted Half Life into its 13th annual festival. The festival takes place September 12-16 in Temecula, CA.

We have been promised two screenings, and a complete schedule by the 24th of August. As usual, watch this space and the festival page for the latest information.


July 26, 2007
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The Half Life of Mason Lake walked into the office today, both arms raised above its head and exclaimed, "I told you I'd be back! I'm on the comeback trail, baby!" You see, The Half Life of Mason Lake was accepted into the Twin Cities Underground Film Festival, its second official festival selection.

Dimension, sipping rye whiskey in a smoking jacket, responded cooly from its spot in front of the fire, "I hope your elation won't be tempered by the fact that your second is my ninth."

Confusion followed, until we all realized that both of our films were official selections for the same festival, a first-time occurrence for us and something we're very excited about.

All details have been posted on the festival page.


July 24, 2007
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The schedule has been posted forLandlocked: The Iowa City International Film Festival. We have three screenings on three different days, at the beginning, middle, and end of the festival.

All details have been posted on the festival page.


July 10, 2007
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The Half Life of Mason Lake has received its first official selection to a film festival. Landlocked: The Iowa City International Film Festival has done us the honor of including us in their programming for their 2007 festival. Half Life is part of the competition program, so, as always, we'd love your support. We are waiting for more information regarding screening times, but we do expect to be in attendance. We're very excited to have been chosen.

Check back here and on the festival page for updates as we have them.


June 24, 2007
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Matthew Scott Harris' second short film, The Sad Sculptor, has been accepted into the 11th annual Rhode Island International Film Festival, which takes place August 7-12, 2007 in Providence, Rhode Island. The Sad Sculptor is one of only 275 films selected from a field of over 2,300 submissions. The RIIFF is ranked as one of the top 12 film festivals in the United States. You can check out their website HERE or keep an eye on this space for further details. No showtimes have yet been posted.

June 13, 2007
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Dimension's on some kind of roll here. It was officially accepted into the River's Edge Film Festival of Paducah, KY today. It's the seventh fest for Dimension, which continues to exceed our expectations daily. The festival takes place from August 16th-19th. Check the festival info page for details.

June 6, 2007
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The official release date for Dimension has been moved up to September 18, 2007.

June 2, 2007
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Indiefest. DaVinci. The fifth and sixth festivals that will be screening DImension contacted us today to inform us of that fact. The DaVinci Film Festival is held in Corvallis, OR from July 20-22. Indiefest is especially exciting for us, as it's held right here in Chicago from July 26-August 2. We've put a link up top to temporary page dedicated to the latest festival news, including detailed information and showtimes as it becomes available to us.

April 2, 2007
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Perhaps our best news yet:  Dimension has been picked up for domestic and international distribution by Cinequest. Possibly the premiere distributor for independent film, they’re going to be providing the film with the legs it needs to reach your living room and hopefully many others. The deal includes both traditional and digital distribution, and we’re thrilled to be involved with a company taking the fullest advantage of delivery methods at the forefront of technology.

Our tentative release date is Tuesday, October 9, 2007. Being early in the process as we are, that date is subject to change. We were just dying to say ‘release date.’ Sounds great, doesn’t it?

What this means to you is that upon release, you’ll be able to add Dimension to your Netflix queue, pick it up at your local Blockbuster, and download it in HD from multiple sources. The film will also be available for purchase through multiple vendors, and you’ll have the details as soon as we do.

Another resounding thank you to Cinequest. Their belief in Dimension is giving it the shot at success that it truly deserves.

March 29, 2007
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Dimension continues its reign as undisputed champion of Rusted Rhino films, having been selected to participate in not one, but two more festivals, the Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival and the Ybor Festival of the Moving Image. Details can be found on the new festivals page.

The Half Life of Mason Lake lies bloodied and beaten in the corner, swearing revenge and whispering, 'Don't count me out. I'll get you yet.'

We're honored to be included in these two fine festivals, and, as always, invite you all to head out and support the film.