Writer · Director · Editor
The film guy you're looking for — from the first word on the page to the final cut.
Based in the Coachella Valley, I write and direct narrative cinema — then see it through to the cut. From short films to features, I'm involved at every creative stage: developing the script, directing on set, and editing in post.
Whether you have a finished screenplay or just a story you need help shaping, I work closely with collaborators to bring it to the screen with intention and craft.
Stories built from the ground up — structure, character, voice.
Composition, performance, and movement — all in service of the story.
Pacing, rhythm, and structure — where the film is truly made.
Tarot Man LLC is the production entity behind the films, film tools, and podcast. Horror is our specialty — but the craft travels.
Directing and producing narrative horror and genre cinema.
Slate and Shot Docket — professional scheduling and shot list software for filmmakers.
The audio home base — film talk, production insights, and more.
A look at recent projects and film work.
Written & Directed by Dirk van Sloten
Two couples share traumatic events to instill trust in each other. When ulterior motives surface, dark secrets are revealed.
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Written by Erik Kjonaas · Produced & Directed by Dirk van Sloten
The last evacuation ships are about to leave a dying Earth. Marcus Staley is delayed — and needs to hold the launch.
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Written & Directed by Dirk van Sloten
A two-minute short made for the #MyAnnabelleCreation contest.
Two discussion groups — one for the obsessive, one for the suspicious.
A private and invite only, deep-dive discussion group for cult cinema in all its forms — exploitation, horror, B-movies, midnight films, and the titles that time nearly forgot.
cultmovieclub.com →Thrillers, film noir, mysteries, and crime drama — dissected frame by frame. For viewers who watch twice: once for story, once for craft.
thesprocketholes.com →Tell me about your project, timeline, and goals. Whether you have a script or just a rough idea, we can figure out the best way to bring it to life.