Title of Film: MATURING YOUTH Category: A short, A Long Island Film, A first time director film Director: Divoni Simon Producer(s): Chase Michael Pallante Writer(s): Divoni Simon Runtime of Film: 25.43 Synopsis An under-achieving, unemployed middle-aged man enjoys his freedom of non-responsibility through his vices. However, his life is thrown into a whirlwind when his […]

Title of Film: Love From Afar Category: A short, A documentary, A first time director film Director: Cristian Sanay Producer(s): Nina Thomas Writer(s): Runtime of Film: 15min. Synopsis In a conversation with his American sister Irene, Cristian, originally from Ecuador, shares for the first time his story with her. The film gives us a close […]

Title of Film: Hysterical Women Category: Webisode/New Media project Director: Whitney Uland & Nora Kaye Producer(s): Changito Perrito Productions, Whitney Uland, Nora Kaye Writer(s): Nora Kaye & Whitney Uland Runtime of Film: 20:58 Synopsis Hysterical Women is a dark comedy about gender in the workplace, in our current political and sociological climate. It follows Alexa- […]

Title of Film: It's Time for Tea Category: A short, A Long Island Film, A first time director film Director: Matthew J. Kaplan Producer(s): Karen Morris, Patrick Devaney, Katherine Chan, Matthew J. Kaplan Writer(s): Matthew J. Kaplan Runtime of Film: 9:42 Synopsis After the death of their young daughter, all that remains in Rebecca and […]

Title of Film: SWEETHEART Category: A short, A foreign film Director: Jérémie Seguin Producer(s): Jérémie Seguin Writer(s): Jérémie Seguin Runtime of Film: 17 min 12 sec Synopsis A teenager finds out the emotional gap that séparates him from his mother, who has never showed any sign of affection towards him. Closer to his father, he […]

Title of Film: People Like You Category: A short Director: Blake Winston Rice Producer(s): Megan Mayes Writer(s): Josh Mayes Runtime of Film: 17 min 28 sec Synopsis In this thrilling tribute to the iconic melodramas of Old Hollywood, Ford and Julia are drawn into the cover-up of a Beverly Hills murder, each afraid to incriminate […]

Title of Film: Daffodil Category: A short, A woman directed film, A first time director film Director: Emily Coffin Producer(s): Emily Coffin Writer(s): Emily Coffin Runtime of Film: 13 minutes Synopsis A woman makes a "life for life" deal with God in exchange for the well being of her missing son. View the Official Trailer […]

Title of Film: Extradition Category: A short Director: Anthony Grasso Producer(s): Kristin Samuelson, Producer; Anna Just, Executive Producer Writer(s): Kristin Samuelson Runtime of Film: 12:45 Synopsis Born out of global political events, EXTRADITION brings together characters from three countries: a savvy Russian hacker wanted for extradition back to Russia, a powerful US Senator and an […]

Title of Film: The $500 Dress Category: A short, A Long Island Film Director: Andrew Damon Henriques Producer(s): Andrew Damon Henriques Writer(s): Andrew Damon Henriques Runtime of Film: 5:41 Synopsis Sally finds the perfect dress for her but she can't afford it and tries to persuade her best friend, Vicky, to lend her the money. […]

Title of Film: Family Obligations Category: A feature (60 minutes or greater), A Long Island Film, A first time director film Director: Kenneth R. Frank Producer(s): Brett Brandle, Shawna Brandle, Kenneth R. Frank, Chris Mollica Writer(s): Kenneth R. Frank Runtime of Film: 82 minutes Synopsis After his father’s sudden death, Peter Steele becomes the unlikely […]

Title of Film: The Rest Of My Life Category: A short Director: William LiPera Producer(s): William LiPera Writer(s): William LiPera Runtime of Film: 21 min 37 sec Synopsis Two terminal patients fall in love and regain their faith. Other Info: My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere Filmed in Suffolk County

Title of Film: How Do You Type a Broken Heart Category: A short Director: Jeremiah Kipp Producer(s): Natsha Straley (Straley Films) / Susannah Nolan (Alpha Mare Films) Writer(s): Susannah Nolan Runtime of Film: 13.22 minutes Synopsis New mother Becky is awakened at close to midnight by Justine, an alcoholic bent on self-destruction. To reach Justine, […]

Title of Film: The Driving Dead Category: A short, A Long Island Film Director: Philip Snyder and Robert M. Snyder Producer(s): Philip Snyder and Robert M. Snyder Writer(s): Robert M. Snyder Runtime of Film: 4 minutes 19 seconds Synopsis A hitchhiker gets a ride that takes him farther away than he anticipated. View the Official […]

Title of Film: Number 25 Category: A short Director: Larry Rosen Producer(s): Larry Rosen Writer(s): Larry Rosen Runtime of Film: 5 minutes Synopsis Widow-Maker and Mr. Blank are an assassin couple. As they celebrate Widow-Maker's 25th kill, they reminisce how far she has come, Mr. Blank expresses concern she may have gone too far. Other […]

Title of Film: Matryoshka Category: A short Director: Manny Serrano Producer(s): Lindsay Serrano Writer(s): Manen Lyset, Manny Serrano, Lindsay Serrano Runtime of Film: 9m54s Synopsis At a Halloween Party a group of friends play a game with a supposedly haunted Matryoshka doll called “The Nesting Game”, but the old poem may unleash something more deadly […]

Title of Film: Preparation Category: A short Director: Mark Clauburg Producer(s): Mark Clauburg Writer(s): Scott Sadek, David Probert Runtime of Film: 8:30 Synopsis A young woman watches TV alone in the dark while a mysterious man lurks outside the house. View the Official Trailer Other Info: My film is a NEW YORK premiere minimal gore […]

Title of Film: Mirror Mirror a Tale of Blood Category: A short Director: Rick Danford Producer(s): Rick Danford, Diana Durango Writer(s): Rick Danford Runtime of Film: 8:28 Synopsis Two women try to re-enact a centuries old incantation to call forth an Urban Legend who they believe murdered their sister. View the Official Trailer Other Info: […]

Title of Film: Midnight Regulations Category: A short, A foreign film Director: Nils Keller Producer(s): Angelina Auer, Nils Keller, Mary-Jo Trapa Writer(s): Maximilian Richert Runtime of Film: 37:45 Minutes Synopsis At his law firm's New Year's Eve party, young lawyer Felix discovers evidence of a crime that turns his view of his employer and friends […]

Title of Film: Coming and Going Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Shane Emery Producer(s): Nick Furer and Shane Emery Writer(s): Shane Emery Runtime of Film: 12:13 Synopsis Audrey, a cynical woman living in New York City decides to leave her life behind. On her last day in the Other Info: My […]

Title of Film: In My Eyes Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Tim Doran Producer(s): Tim Doran, Brian Williams Writer(s): Brian Williams Runtime of Film: 20min 14sec Synopsis Mike has just finished high school. He has Cerebral Palsy, along with some anxiety issues. He is unsure if college is right for him. […]

Title of Film: Student Film: The Movie Category: A short Director: Chris Armienti Producer(s): Chris Armienti Writer(s): Chris Armienti Runtime of Film: 2 minutes and 56 seconds Synopsis It is the greatest film that Sundance will ever see. It is the culmination of spending hundreds of thousands of dollars at a prestigious film school and […]

Title of Film: HOT 'N' NERDY Category: A Long Island Film, Webisode/New Media project Director: Robert Vornkahl Producer(s): Steven Tsapelas, Becca Valente Writer(s): Steven Tsapelas Runtime of Film: 15 minutes Synopsis A sitcom about two nerdy Long Island teens who find their lives challenged when they're befriended by the first girl they've ever seen at […]

Title of Film: Kid, the Moon Category: A short, A Long Island Film, A first time director film Director: Justin Portaro Producer(s): Joshua David, Justin Portaro Writer(s): Justin Portaro Runtime of Film: 7:48 Synopsis After Alex, a young boy living with his alcoholic father, gets locked out believing no one to be home, he hears […]

Title of Film: DRIP Category: A short Director: Jillian Cantwell Producer(s): Stephanie Iscovitz & Rylie J. Neale Writer(s): Jillian Cantwell Runtime of Film: 9:04 Synopsis A leaking air conditioner incites a white Manhattanite to accidentally murder his neighbor. In broad daylight, he is forced to find a way dispose of the body. Will he get […]

Title of Film: Karen Category: A short, A Long Island Film Director: Daniel Florio Producer(s): Daniel Florio, Chris Sciacco, Kenny Dixon Writer(s): Daniel Florio Runtime of Film: 21:15 Synopsis Karen is young woman struggling through life. On one Christmas Eve, she meets a man with no roots or past and an unlikely romance develops. This […]

Title of Film: Retreat: Resistance Category: Webisode/New Media project Director: Anthony Robert Grasso Producer(s): Amie Sponza Writer(s): Diane Harrington, Polly Kreisman, Amie Sponza & Ivy Tobin Runtime of Film: 10 minutes 47 seconds Synopsis As women gather at a retreat to meditate, we get a glimpse into what they are resisting in their lives. Other […]

Title of Film: To Make a Long Story Short Category: A short, A documentary, Webisode/New Media project Director: Sal DelGiudice Producer(s): Sal DelGiudice Writer(s): Sal DelGiudice & Jeff Sternberger Runtime of Film: 29:32 Synopsis A 3-foot-tall, wheelchair-bound musician and his band-mates reflect on the twenty-year journey to become the most sought after party band on […]

Title of Film: FATHER Category: A short Director: Rob Graydon Producer(s): Rob Graydon, Josh Graydon Writer(s): Rob Graydon Runtime of Film: One Minute Synopsis A young boy tries desperately to find a way to bring back his dead father. Other Info: My film is a WORLD premiere Filmed in Nassau County Click on Photos to […]

Title of Film: ELEANOR Category: A feature (60 minutes or greater), A first time director film Director: Aidan Kane Producer(s): Aidan Kane, David Parr, Kohl Beck, Bree Michael Warner Writer(s): David Parr Runtime of Film: 94 Minutes Synopsis Twenty-four strangers collide against the chaotic backdrop of New York City and explore the idea of fate […]

Title of Film: Eddie's Category: A short, Webisode/New Media project Director: Michael Lange Producer(s): Eddie McGee, Nellie Nugiel, Tony Prado and Julie Scrymgeour Writer(s): Alex Scrymgeour and David Brzozowski Runtime of Film: 25:32 Synopsis A staple of the Venice Boardwalk, Eddie's Bar & Grille has been a safe haven for locals and a happening tourist […]

Title of Film: MasterClass: Acting with Doors Category: A short Director: John Hedlund & Francesco Nuzzi Producer(s): John Hedlund, Francesco Nuzzi, Heather Britain O'Scanlon Writer(s): John Hedlund, Francesco Nuzzi, Heather Britain O'Scanlon Runtime of Film: 3 Minutes Synopsis Dorothy Belle has spent nearly 20 years working on stage and in film with every type of […]

Title of Film: JONES Category: A short, A woman directed film Director: Stacey Maltin Producer(s): Marzy Hart, Carrie Radigan, Stacey Maltin Writer(s): Marzy Hart Runtime of Film: 8 min 33 sec Synopsis Aware that her drinking has become destructive, Jones takes a go at living the sober life. Not wanting to be someone else’s problem, […]

Title of Film: Into the Dark Category: A short Director: Benjamin Berger Producer(s): Benjamin Berger, Michelle S. Jones Writer(s): Benjamin Berger Runtime of Film: 13:50 Synopsis Several weeks after the outbreak has taken hold and contaminated the natural water, Aaron and his daughter Abby are stranded in their home. Without a car and on their […]

Title of Film: Teen Night Category: A short, A woman directed film Director: Jacqueline Xerri Producer(s): Sabrina Attar Writer(s): Jacqueline Xerri Runtime of Film: 7:40 Synopsis Impressionable 13-year-old Kara attempts to hold on to the fleeting attention of a reckless older boy, but this will come at a price for her and her innocence. View […]

Title of Film: A Never-Ending Stream Of Consciousness Category: A short, A Long Island Film, An animation Director: Jake Mangan Producer(s): Writer(s): Jake Mangan Runtime of Film: 19:32 Synopsis Ollie is a college student attempting to complete his daily tasks as he is shadowed by two figures from his subconscious, Buck and Luke, who berate […]

Title of Film: Piccolo Vento Category: A short, A Long Island Film Director: Patrick Hopkins Producer(s): Ashley Iadanza, Jon Bewley, Patrick Hopkins Writer(s): Patrick Hopkins Runtime of Film: 07:21 Synopsis Tracy has lived with her sick grandmother, Lisette, since her mother died during her infancy. When Tracy's curiosity and unusual talent threaten to take Tracy […]

Title of Film: Deep Dive Category: A short Director: Mohammad Soleimanifeijani Producer(s): Liam Young Writer(s): Mohammad Soleimanifeijani Runtime of Film: 6min 6sec Synopsis In the near future, everyone sees the city through their own set of augmented reality contact lenses. Through these digital screens, it is possible for them to curate their experience of the […]

Title of Film: ¡Indestructible! Baseball on the Isthmus Category: A movie trailer Director: Eric Soussanin Producer(s): David Mandel, Jacqueline Misla, Amanda Ramirez, Eric Soussanin ...producer" Writer(s): Eric Soussanin Runtime of Film: 2 minutes/ 44 seconds Synopsis The mighty history and uncertain future of baseball in the Republic of Panamá, and those fighting to recapture the […]

Title of Film: Pass The Buck Category: A short Director: David Chai Producer(s): David Chai Writer(s): David Chai Runtime of Film: 5 Synopsis When a senior banker goes missing, his protégé finds him only to discover he's been set up as the scapegoat for the senior banker's crimes. View the Official Trailer Other Info: My […]

Title of Film: Bae Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Ryan Cervasio Producer(s): Ryan Cervasio Writer(s): Ryan Cervasio Runtime of Film: 1 Minute 55 Seconds Synopsis Enjoying a quiet night with bae. Other Info: My film is a NEW YORK premiere

Title of Film: Mea Culpa Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Jason Fité Producer(s): Barbara Toschi Writer(s): Jason Fité Runtime of Film: 19:59 Synopsis Awaking in a strange hotel, a powerful crime Lord finds himself bargaining with the Devil for the fate of his soul. View the Official Trailer Other Info: My […]

Title of Film: Spice Frontier Category: A short, An animation, A first time director film Director: Jalil Sadool and Adam Meyer Producer(s): Keith Lackey Writer(s): Jalil Sadool Runtime of Film: 8 minutes 9 seconds Synopsis Centuries after the destruction of Earth, Kent and his cyborg companion, C-LA, embark on a flavor-driven adventure across the dangerous […]

Title of Film: Effigy – Poison and the City Category: A movie trailer Director: Udo Flohr Producer(s): Patricia Ryan, Udo Flohr Writer(s): Peer Meter, Udo Flohr, Antonia Roeller Runtime of Film: 93 min Synopsis "Effigy" tells the true story of 19th century serial killer Gesche Gottfried, who was found guilty of killing her parents, her three […]

Title of Film: VR CR3W Category: A short Director: Pavel Suslov Producer(s): Ksenia Iakubova Writer(s): Pavel Suslov, Grigory Borodavkin Runtime of Film: 7 min Synopsis There is nothing more pleasant for a mom than a family dinner together. Sadly not always her feelings are synchronized with the rest of the family. Her husband and son […]

Title of Film: Troll Category: A short Director: Francesco Nuzzi Producer(s): Francesco Nuzzi, John Hedlund Writer(s): Francesco Nuzzi Runtime of Film: 9:05 Synopsis A mother confronts the internet troll she feels is responsible for her child's death. View the Official Trailer Other Info: My film is a NEW YORK premiere profanity, gore

Title of Film: The Last Fishing Trip Category: A short Director: Christopher Fox Producer(s): Richard Malvey / Diane Bakos / Letter Greene Writer(s): Christopher Fox Runtime of Film: 22 mins Synopsis An older woman's mortality is tested after she loses her brother to cancer. With nothing else to live for, she meets a young man […]

Title of Film: Two Balloons Category: A short, An animation Director: Mark Smith Producer(s): Mark Smith Writer(s): Mark Smith Runtime of Film: 9 min Synopsis Two adventurous lemurs navigate their dirigibles halfway around the world to a place where happenstance and fate threaten to disrupt their reunion. View the Official Trailer Other Info: My film […]

Title of Film: Lara Category: A short Director: Gordon Shoemaker Producer(s): Gordon Shoemaker, Powell Robinson, Patrick Robert Young, Naomi Warner Writer(s): Gordon Shoemaker Runtime of Film: 10 minutes Synopsis A determined young woman keeps her beloved sister alive by imagining her still living on their Pennsylvania farm. View the Official Trailer Other Info: My film […]

Title of Film: The Dancer Category: A short Director: Roxanne Alese Producer(s): Roxanne Alese & Rob Reilly Writer(s): Roxanne Alese Runtime of Film: 15mins Synopsis Analisa, a world champion ballroom dancer, dreams of her passion and wakes to her daily nightmare. Now cut-off from the outside world in her Upper East Side brownstone, her last […]

Title of Film: Three Kings Category: A short Director: David Bellantoni Producer(s): David Bellantoni Writer(s): David Bellantoni Runtime of Film: 22mins Synopsis “Three Kings” deals with a dysfunctional family struggling to cope with the news that one of their own is rapidly disintegrating from Dementia. “Three Kings” shows the human side of an imperfect family […]

Title of Film: My Dinner With Schwartzey Category: A short, A woman directed film Director: Melissa Skirboll Producer(s): Thomas Campbell Jackson, Penny Jackson, Melissa Skirboll Writer(s): Penny Jackson, Melissa Skirboll Runtime of Film: 14:52 Synopsis When a starry-eyed 16 year-old is introduced to the downtown NYC rock scene by a powerful music producer with a […]

Title of Film: Interview with the Hitman Category: Director: Fred Carpenter Producer(s): Fred Carpenter, Maryann Giannino Writer(s): James McTernan Runtime of Film: Synopsis Interview with the Hitman is the story of an aging hitman worried that he may not make it to heaven, did he kill or did he commit murder, is there a difference […]

Title of Film: The Premonition Category: A short Director: James Ersted Producer(s): James Ersted, Dana Nelson Writer(s): James Ersted Runtime of Film: 5 Minutes Synopsis It is Halloween night and the kiddies are out trick-or-treating when an unexpected guest comes a-knocking. Starring Betsy Baker from the original "Evil Dead" and Evan Alex from Jordan Peele's […]

Title of Film: The Pet Peeve Police, Sh*t's About To Go Down Category: Webisode/New Media project Director: PJ Germain Producer(s): Sarah Delpizzo, Melissa Graver, PJ Germain Writer(s): Melissa Graver and Sarah Delpizzo Runtime of Film: 18:04 Synopsis When two women are fed up with the inconsiderate people of this world, they decide to take matters […]

Title of Film: MOMMY MAFIA Category: Webisode/New Media project Director: JEREMIAH KIPP Producer(s): LAURA SWEENEY, TERESA BOLZ, CYNTHIA BARRERA, CALVIN GLADEN Writer(s): LAURA SWEENEY Runtime of Film: 23:42 Synopsis A mischievous mommy support group stumbles into a hilarious series of misadventures on the mean streets of yuppie Brooklyn, rubbing elbows with the actual mafia, and […]

Title of Film: Alternate Ego Category: A short Director: David Chai Producer(s): Amy Ahn, David Chai Writer(s): David Chai Runtime of Film: 19 Synopsis A naive young man receives a friend request from a beautiful stranger on social media then bumps into her the very next day. After a whirlwind romance, she wants to be […]

Title of Film: Despair Category: A short Director: Shaimond Patterson Producer(s): Shaimond Patterson, Rachelle Le Blanc Writer(s): Shaimond Patterson Runtime of Film: 10:53 Synopsis Despair is a short film about a family dealing with the aftermath of their unarmed teenage son being shot and killed by the police. Other Info: My film is a NASSAU […]

Title of Film: WAKING VENUS Category: A short Director: James Brown-Orleans Producer(s): James Brown-Orleans / Cara Shaffer Writer(s): James Brown-Orleans Runtime of Film: 18:10 Synopsis A newly recovering anorexic must learn the power of forgiveness if she's to break free once and for all of her eating disorder. Other Info: My film is a NEW […]

Title of Film: The Drone Category: A short Director: Wojciech Lorenc Producer(s): Jean Bodon Writer(s): John J. McLaughlin Runtime of Film: 14 minutes 25 seconds View the Official Trailer Other Info: My film is a NEW YORK premiere Click on Photos to Enlarge

Title of Film: Funny You Never Knew Category: A feature (60 minutes or greater), A documentary, A first time director film Director: Andrew Hunt Producer(s): Andrew Hunt Writer(s): Ed Crasnick, Andrew Hunt, Frank Conniff Runtime of Film: 103 minutes Synopsis Comedians Fred Willard and Kevin Pollak re-discover three remarkable TV comics from the 1950s: Imogene […]

Title of Film: Too Much Noise Category: A short, A Long Island Film, A first time director film Director: Michael J. Flood Producer(s): Shawna Brandle, Michael J. Flood, Kenneth R. Frank Writer(s): Michael J. Flood Runtime of Film: 14 minutes Synopsis A film in American Sign Language. A young couple moves to a new city […]

Title of Film: The Translator Category: A short Director: Christian Hurley Producer(s): Misha Maguire Writer(s): Franchesca Fangary Runtime of Film: 10 minutes Synopsis A foreign language translator gets more than she bargained for when she bends the conversation of two famous actors in her favor. Other Info: My film is a NEW YORK premiere Chapman […]

Title of Film: The Break Category: A short Director: Michael Goldburg Producer(s): Dave Chan, Michael Goldburg, Janelle Tedesco Writer(s): Janelle Tedesco, Michael Goldburg, Dave Chan Runtime of Film: 7 minutes and 30 seconds Synopsis An unhappy accountant works out her midlife crisis to become an artist during an alcohol-infused "break" with coworkers at her office. […]

Title of Film: Life EDU Category: A short, A woman directed film Director: Molly Gazay Producer(s): Molly Gazay, Elizabeth Owens, Raymond Lopez Writer(s): Molly Gazay Runtime of Film: 20:45 Synopsis Charlotte, a young teacher, must raise the test scores of a class of misfit GED students to keep her job. Chaos ensues. View the Official […]

Title of Film: Damaged Category: A short, A woman directed film, A first time director film Director: Lydia Fiore Producer(s): Sarah Lefler, Mirla Pereira Writer(s): Thomas Occhi Runtime of Film: 7:46 Synopsis Tragedy hits a family for the second time and a mother unhappy with the handling of the first tragedy takes matters into her […]

Title of Film: HUNTING RABBITS Category: A short Director: Mary Waireri Producer(s): Patricia Hetherington Writer(s): Patricia Hetherington Runtime of Film: 7:20 Synopsis The conversation between an abusive farmer and his teenage daughter pushes one of them to the brink. A horror about manipulation. View the Official Trailer Other Info: My film is a NEW YORK […]

Title of Film: It Looked Like Snow Category: A short, A Long Island Film Director: Ethan Alexis Scarduzio Producer(s): Jared Biunno, Alexander Leiss Writer(s): Alexander Leiss Runtime of Film: 10 minutes 10 seconds Synopsis On a drive home for holiday break, a couple is involved in an accident and must seek shelter from a worsening […]

Title of Film: Sometimes, We Never Really Change Category: A short, A Long Island Film, A first time director film Director: Christian Pinglo Producer(s): Christian Pinglo, Nito Arias Writer(s): Christian Pinglo Runtime of Film: 07:42 minutes Synopsis After a long time away, a former drug addict and abusive partner returns home. View the Official Trailer […]

Title of Film: Vice Category: A short, A Long Island Film Director: Michael Mercadante Producer(s): Charlie DesJardin and Michael Mercadante Writer(s): Charlie DesJardin and Michael Mercadante Runtime of Film: 9 Minutes, 30 Seconds Synopsis A powerful regret has taken control of Jason’s life. He moves into isolation, desperate to distract himself from memories of the […]

Title of Film: Chemistry Read Category: A short Director: Norman Lang Producer(s): Alison Wachtler, Elizabeth Dings Writer(s): Alison Wachtler Runtime of Film: 8 minutes and 30 seconds Synopsis After a hiatus in her acting career, Toni's agent gets her a ""chemistry read"" with the reality show, rapper Top Dogg for his upcoming movie. Their paths […]

Title of Film: Follow Category: A short Director: Byron Stankus Producer(s): Gregor Patsch and Byron Stankus Writer(s): Gregor Patsch Runtime of Film: 11:45 Synopsis While taking a much needed retreat into the wilderness, Heather, a budding young actress, finds out it is not easy to disconnect from one of her followers. View the Official Trailer […]

Title of Film: Toke is Cheap Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Kerry van der Griend Producer(s): Robert Carlyle, Tilt 9 Entertainment Writer(s): Kerry van der Griend Runtime of Film: 23 minutes Synopsis Teenage Kit sells marijuana to get enough cash for a special gift for his Mom's birthday. His Dad's a […]

Title of Film: Hush Category: A short Director: Joseph McGovern Producer(s): Constance Reshey (exec. prod.), Joseph Fuoco (exec. prod.), Frank Formica (exec. prod.), and Joseph McGovern (prod.) Writer(s): Joseph McGovern Runtime of Film: 12 minutes Synopsis Jeremy, in love with his best friend's wife, Suzanna, struggles unable to fulfill his desire. View the Official Trailer […]

Title of Film: Cosmic Light Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Niraj Pancholi Producer(s): Niraj Pancholi Writer(s): Niraj Pancholi Runtime of Film: 34 minutes Synopsis An aspiring astronomer tackles the fate of humanity when the greatest discovery of all time comes into question - a mysterious cosmic light. View the Official Trailer […]

Title of Film: Rubber Room Category: Webisode/New Media project Director: Dugan Bridges Producer(s): Achilles Katsanakis, Jesse Weeden Writer(s): Achilles Katsanakis and Dugan Bridges Runtime of Film: 19:44 Synopsis The Breakfast Club for Teachers. An uptight highly-educated school Principal is sentenced to a detention center for misfit teachers where his fate will be decided by good […]

Title of Film: Receding Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Dario Caudana Producer(s): Nick Tyson Writer(s): Dario Caudana Runtime of Film: 14mins 13seconds Synopsis A balding actor who is down on his luck takes his life back to score a dream role on a hit cop TV show. View the Official Trailer […]

Title of Film: The Badge Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Derek Matar Producer(s): Jimmy Bie Writer(s): Derek Matar Runtime of Film: 10:51 Synopsis Eight-year old Kyle faces a dark truth when his mother takes him along on a late-night drug deal Other Info: My film is a NEW YORK premiere Boston […]

Title of Film: The Ghost and The Writer Category: A short, A woman directed film, A first time director film Director: Christina Tucker Producer(s): Christina Tucker, Nadia Zoe Writer(s): Christina Tucker Runtime of Film: 14 minutes Synopsis A withdrawn young writer struggles to adjust to life with his roommate: the ghost of an early 20th […]

Title of Film: Benefits Not Included Category: A short, A woman directed film Director: Jennifer Lyon Producer(s): Dianne Rothenberg Writer(s): Dianne Rothenberg Runtime of Film: 5 min Synopsis Benefits Not Included', is a light-hearted comedy. It is about a woman who, after working hard for 30 years, is determined to get her unemployment benefits, when […]

Title of Film: Bristled Category: A short, An animation Director: Scott Farrell Producer(s): Scott Farrell Writer(s): Scott Farrell Runtime of Film: 4:57 Synopsis After countless blind dates, a man swears that his next date will be the one. But could her flaw be too much for him to overcome? Bristled is a hand drawn comedic […]

Title of Film: The Divorce Category: A short, A woman directed film Director: Lindsy Campbell Producer(s): Lindsy Campbell, Tiffany Neeley, Nadine Nagamatsu, Navid Negahban Writer(s): Lindsy Campbell Runtime of Film: 16:47 Synopsis Sally, an aging housewife, has been replaced by her husband with a shiny new bride. There’s only one thing to do in this […]

Title of Film: The Loyalist Category: A short Director: Robert Sansivero Producer(s): Robert Sansivero Writer(s): Robert Sansivero Runtime of Film: 17 Minutes 35 Seconds Synopsis The Loyalist' is a period piece spy film set during the American Revolutionary War. It deals with loyalty, trust and betrayal over a backdrop of America's fight for independence. View […]

Title of Film: Clandestiny Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Dylan Rogers Producer(s): Dora Mendez, Dylan Rogers, Zenaida Mendez(Exec Prod) Writer(s): Dylan Rogers Runtime of Film: 00:12:19 (12 min 19 sec) Synopsis When a sleeper agent in a covert, private intelligence firm, receives her long-awaited activation, she is all too eager to […]

Title of Film: Coffee and a Donut Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Cary Patrick Martin Producer(s): Laura Durkay, Cary Patrick Martin, Yanilsa Rafferty, Jun Chen Writer(s): Cary Patrick Martin Runtime of Film: 11 minutes, 28 seconds Synopsis A story of a young immigrant who knows no English, and his trials in....ordering […]

Title of Film: Fine. Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Michelle Lulic Producer(s): Michelle Lulic Writer(s): Michelle Lulic Runtime of Film: 4 min 56 seconds Synopsis Fine. follows the story of a woman making peace with the reality of her own existence. The short drama chronicles a conversation with her therapist that […]

Title of Film: Less Heat in Arizona Category: A short Director: Tom Wardach Producer(s): Tom Wardach Writer(s): Tom Wardach Runtime of Film: 24:24 Synopsis A seasoned thief pulls together two mismatched men for a big payoff heist. Slade, is ruthless and dangerous; his unwilling partner, Lee, is a timid, desperate accountant. During the commission of […]

Title of Film: New Patient Category: A short Director: Jayne Nicoletti Producer(s): Jayne Nicoletti Writer(s): Jayne Nicoletti Runtime of Film: 6:51 View the Official Trailer Other Info: My film is a WORLD premiere Filmed in Queens Alumni: Was in a film as an actor 2 years ago that premiered at the festival. Click on Photos […]

Title of Film: Miss Understood Monster Category: A short, A woman directed film Director: Lindsay Serrano Producer(s): Manny Serrano, Lindsay Serrano Writer(s): Lindsay Serrano Runtime of Film: 14m55s Synopsis Life is hard enough without your "monthly monster." Laura struggles to endure a visit from her Menstruation Demon while juggling a career, dating, an active social […]

Title of Film: I Waited For You Category: A short Director: Manny Serrano Producer(s): Lindsay Serrano Writer(s): Manny Serrano Runtime of Film: 9m00s Synopsis While trying to get some sleep, Ryan's friend Alex shows up and drags her out for the night. Soon realizing she may have lost her cell phone, Ryan calls it and […]

Title of Film: Been A While Category: A short Director: Greg Jolley Producer(s): John Hedlund, Francesco Nuzzi, and Greg Jolley Writer(s): Greg Jolley Runtime of Film: 31:20 Synopsis A young woman spends a day with her father, whom she has not seen in some time. Throughout their time together, old wounds, regrets, and revelations come […]

Title of Film: Podcast Problems Category: A short, A Long Island Film Director: Timothy Rooney Producer(s): Dakota Wiegand, Nicholas Cocks, Stephanie Rooney Pollet, Fredrick Pollert Writer(s): Timothy Rooney Runtime of Film: 4:03 Synopsis A man is wants to have a podcasting career, but has to give up his malfunctioning microphone. Therefore he decides to get […]

Title of Film: Go To Hell And Turn Left Category: A feature (60 minutes or greater) Director: Carlo Caldana Producer(s): Carlo Caldana Writer(s): Carlo Caldana Runtime of Film: 82 minutes Synopsis A deaf painter named Oif Schmilblitz finds his wife alive two years after her death. As he investigates her reappearance, Oif is caught in […]

Title of Film: The Gift of the Red Fern Category: A short, A documentary, A woman directed film, A first time director film Director: Robyn McSheehy Hartman Producer(s): Robyn McSheehy Hartman, Kelly McSheehy Hall Writer(s): Kevin S. Brackett Runtime of Film: 10 Minutes Synopsis A child of the military, Kevin is always the new kid […]

Title of Film: Sequins Category: A short, A foreign film Director: Michael Beddoes Producer(s): Michael Beddoes, Amy Clarke Writer(s): Amy Clarke Runtime of Film: 00:17:45 Synopsis Paul Bigsby (17) wakes up early every morning to practice his (somewhat haphazard) drag act. A chance encounter with jaded Blackpool queen Mimi Le Purr, set's him a collision […]

Title of Film: Corey Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Steven St. Pierre Producer(s): Ruya Koman, Steven St. Pierre Writer(s): Steven St. Pierre Runtime of Film: 10 minutes and 30 seconds Synopsis Corey is attempting to move forward with his life and take care of his daughter after being abandoned by his […]

Title of Film: TOUCH ME (Was bleibt) Category: A short, A woman directed film, A foreign film Director: Eileen BYRNE Producer(s): Matthias NERLICH * Adrien CHEF * Paul THILTGES Writer(s): Eileen BYRNE * Elodie MALANDA Runtime of Film: 21 min Synopsis Alice has a fight on her hands. Against her breast cancer which makes her […]

Title of Film: In the House of Paper Flowers Category: A short, An animation, A woman directed film Director: Anita George Producer(s): Anita George & Evan Fellers Writer(s): Anita George Runtime of Film: 7:28 Synopsis In a small house covered with papery flowers, a woman with white hair, two cats and a tiny wolf songstress […]

Title of Film: NOT AS TOUGH AS YOU THINK Category: A short Director: Ade Richardson Producer(s): Ian Wilson, Ade Richardson Writer(s): Ian Wilson Runtime of Film: 00:18:15 Synopsis Four teens attempt to crash a child's birthday party. After an altercation, they are thrown off the premises by the girl's dad. Under pressure of one of […]

Title of Film: The Invaders Angie's Logs Category: A short, Webisode/New Media project Director: Mark Cabaroy Producer(s): Mark Cabaroy and Marti Davis Writer(s): Mark Cabaroy Runtime of Film: 13:07 Synopsis The Invaders is a sci fi comedy web-series which chronicles the adventures of eight year old Angie Martinez and her babysitter Beth as they attempt […]

Title of Film: Zoul Category: A short, A Long Island Film Director: Tom Cassese Producer(s): Tom Cassese, Jon Bewley, Joseph Rocco Plescia, Kyra Angione Writer(s): Tom Cassese Runtime of Film: 12 minutes Synopsis In search of a good soul to consume, a sharp-dressed immortal demon decides to kill his assistant's niece. View the Official Trailer […]

Title of Film: Acceptables Category: A short, A woman directed film Director: Michele Lyman Producer(s): Michele Lyman Writer(s): Runtime of Film: 12:27 Synopsis The thrill of a first date takes an unexpected turn, when under the cover of night laws are changed and basic rights are revoked. Other Info: My film is a LONG ISLAND […]

Title of Film: Black N' Blue Category: A short Director: Julius B. Kelly Producer(s): B. Todd Johnston, Jim Thalman Writer(s): B. Todd Johnston Runtime of Film: 12.5 mins Synopsis A Marine struggling with PTSD comes home from his most recent tour in Afghanistan to find a police officer has profiled and killed his younger neighborhood […]

Title of Film: Safe Spaces Category: A feature (60 minutes or greater) Director: Daniel Schechter Producer(s): Courtenay Johnson, Lawrence Greenberg, Jordan Kessler Writer(s): Daniel Schechter Runtime of Film: 93 Synopsis A NYC professor spends a week re-connecting with his family while defending his reputation over controversial behavior at his college. View Official Trailer Other Info: […]

Title of Film: Here We Stay Category: A short, A first time director film Director: Joon Kim Producer(s): Hilary Wang, Joon Kim Writer(s): Joon Kim Runtime of Film: 9 minutes, 14 seconds Synopsis A man desperate to sell his late mother's house realizes that his childhood home has other plans for him. View the Official […]

Title of Film: Monarch Butterfly Category: A short Director: Clyde Baldo Producer(s): Deborah Kuhn; Line Producer - Shannon Hamm Writer(s): Deborah Kuhn Runtime of Film: 16:38 Synopsis What would you do and how far would you go to keep a loved one? Other Info: My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere

Title of Film: SOMBRA CITY Category: A short Director: Elias Plagianos Producer(s): Elias Plagianos Writer(s): Elias Plagianos Runtime of Film: 10 min Synopsis A sumptuously filmed sci-fi from filmmaker Elias Plagianos, short film Sombra City takes an assassin’s tale and gives it a gloriously romantic twist. Set in the future, Josh Burrow plays a hired […]