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Brilliant mutant short The Gate gets a movie deal

By Meredith Woerner Published June 14, 2012, 3:20 pm ET

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We’re still in awe of Matt Westrup’s amazing mutant short The Gate. And it looks like Hollywood is too. This eye-popping indie production just scored a movie deal!

http://io9.com/5859125/a-stunning-mutant-short-film-so-lovely-it-could-be-splice-2

Deadline is reporting that Wayfare Entertainment has purchased the rights to produce and finance a feature-length version of the short The Gate. And Westrup will direct.

Amazing news. And if you haven’t watched The Gate, you should do so now.

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