When you think of KXMB, images of the news anchors or even the weather team might come to mind.

But the truth is, behind the scenes, there's lots of talent.

One of those talented individuals is Chris Dasinger.

And lately, he's been getting some attention.

Here's the story...

<Troll 2 is a Film you may have never heard of

It's a cult classic horror movie they play late somtimes

But the film has lots fans, even outside the United States

Enough fans that the creators decided to throw a film short competition in honor of the original film

This is where Chris Dasinger come in

Chris is a college student and part time camera operator at KXMB

He likes working at KXMB but his ultimate goal is to be a professional filmmaker.

Chris,"I hope to be a director one day. I'm in film school at Moorehead State University. And I plan on doing horror, violent drama, wierd stuff in general."


When Chris heard about the Troll 2 contest, he decided to give his skills a test and enter the film competition. With a shoestring budget and the help of his friends, chris made a shot film called "Ogre."


Chris, "I submitted a film called Ogre. It's basically a reimagining of Troll 2's plot."


And what do you know? Chris won.

Chris, "I really wasn't sure on how well it would be received. I mean there were some really good ones. And I was really suprised we actually won."


Part of the prize was flying Chris and his monster out to Utah to receive his award. An experience Chris will never forget...

Chris, "But the best part is that they asked us to bring our monster down there and after they screened Ogre, they whipped up a tarp and they had the Ogre standing underneath it. And the host walked up to it with his microphone and said 'How does it feel to be here?' and all that. And it puked for everybody. It was just so cool, not only to hear my film getting a lot of laughs but the monster itself I made."


Chris, " Sometimes I go and question whether I want to go ahead and be a filmmaker, but I was standing inside the Ogre and animating it while the Ogre was being screened and hearing everyone laugh. It was just so cool. I told myself I need to be a filmmaker."


Hollywood might be a long way from North Dakota, but just know there's talent right around the corner. And, if Chris has his way, you'll be seeing his films on the big screen someday

For KX News, I'm Matt Stano.>

Chris says he's already planning another project. But if you'd like to see his horror film, go to youtube.com and type in Troll 2 Fan Film. watch the video | save this article / add to your favorites list