About HelloSidney.com

Rodrigo Kurtz, Graphic Designer & Webmaster

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Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a fondness for scary movies; it’s been a part of me as long as I’ve known myself. Growing up as an 80s child meant being born into a world that had just been introduced to iconic slashers like Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Nightmare on Elm Street. Those times proved to be pivotal, shaping the very foundation of the entire genre.

The poster I’ve designed for the doc SCREAM: THE INSIDE STORY, that ended up being printed on the official SCREAM TRILOGY BLU-RAY.

Then, in Brazil, at the age of 16, SCREAM entered my life, altering my perspective on films forever and profoundly impacting both my professional and personal realms. Undoubtedly, many of you experienced the same transformation.

It was the beginning of my graphic design career, when I constructed my very first website, in Portuguese, and entirely devoted to this cinematic gem. However, it wasn’t until 2011, when SCREAM 4 received the green light, that HelloSidney.com became a reality.

It was something I did to hone my English skills and, at the same time, connect with fans from all around the globe.

With each passing day, the site expanded, drawing the attention of prominent and legendary people such as Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson, R.J. Torbert (from Fun World), David Arquette, Roger L. Jackson, Patrick Lussier, and several other individuals involved in the making of the film.

To our surprise and utter bewilderment, not only did some of them acknowledge our efforts, but they also took it a step further by interacting and even starting to follow the website on social networks.

Another moment of pride was contributing to the documentary titled “Scream: The Inside Story” for Bio Channel and receiving due credit for my involvement. Perhaps the most thrilling aspect was seeing the poster I had designed for the documentary become the disc label of the official Blu-ray of the (then) Scream Trilogy.

After that, a plethora of cool things have unfolded, such as…

Adding to the excitement, in 2022 and 2023, the site collaborated with some cool brands. Handmade By Robots extended a special invitation to HelloSidney.com for exclusive participation in two of their remarkable creations.

The Bloody Ghost Face Vinyl Figurine proved so popular that it sold out within a mere 4 hours of preordering.

For that 16-year-old Brazilian fan, that still lives inside of me, this has been quite an unbeliavable ride.

Exclusive Interviews

MICHELE LALIBERTÉ: A dive into the production design of SCREAM VI. [Read] (04/04/2023)

LIANA LIBERATO: Amazing time with the actress of SCREAM VI. [Read] (03/28/2023)

RADIO SILENCE: During the press junket of SCREAM VI. [Read] (03/09/2023)

JASMIN SAVOY BROWN: A conversation with the amazing actress. [Read] (01/07/2022)

MARIANNE MADDALENA: Remembering the saga. [Read]

RADIO SILENCE – PART I: A conversation about Wes Craven, scary movies, and SCREAM (1996). [Read] (07/27/2021)

RADIO SILENCE – PART II:  A talk about SCREAM (2022), aka SCREAM 5. [Read] (07/27/2021)

RADIO SILENCE – PART III: A discussion about the cast (alumni and new) and filming during the pandemic. [Read] (07/27/2021)

TORI SPELLING: Scream 2 & Stab. [Read]

HS in the media

BLOODY DISGUSTING: ‘Scream’: Directors Tease the “Unique Risks” and Franchise Easter Eggs You’ll Find in Next Year’s New Movie. By John squires. [Read] (08/03/2021)

SMITHSONIAN MAG: How ‘Scream’ Explored the Exploitative Nature of the Nightly News. By Michelle Delgado. [Read] (10/29/2021)

ADWEEK: Messenger, Instagram Movie Mate Lets Fans Scream Along With the Original Scream Film. [Read] (12/20/2021)

Special Thanks

This website wouldn’t exist – or wouldn’t be interesting at all – without the support of these fantastic people:

Ashley Bevilacqua Lampton, Anthony Torres, Brendan McWhirk, Brett Vickerman, Charlie Mullen, Derek Hughes, Julio César Shockness, Lito Velasco, Nate Ragon, Mary Olson, Matheus Guimarães, Meggy Blaine, Michael McHoul, R.J. Torbert, Roberto de Carvalho Neto, Tim Wagstaff, and the friends of Paramount Pictures.

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