The Long Island International Film Expo

WINK
2019-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY, 11710, United States
Title of Film: WINK
Category: A short
Director: John Gallagher
Producer(s): Jenilyn Rodriguez, Meredith Ross
Writer(s): Meredith Ross
Runtime of Film: 9:03
Synopsis
The morning after a wild party, a hungover couple, Tori and Michael, discover something odd in the middle of their living room. Tori’s sister, mother and neighbor all come to take a look. As details about the night are revealed, the couple’s future changes forever. A love story to “remember.”
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Manhattan
Alumni: The Insurgents 2006 Winner Best Feature; Tanzania: A Journey Within 2011 Winner Best Documentary

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SOMBRA CITY
2019-07-17 20:00 - 22:00
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 killer who finds himself caught between the woman (Mariela Garriga) he once loved and her husband . (From U.K. Film Review)
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Havana, CUBA
Josh Burrow ( 4 Seasons of Ashtons Kutcher’s Netflix Show “The Ranch” ) , Mariela Garriga ( Stars in Blumhouse Feature film with Sean William Scott – out this Fall)
Alumni: The Crimson Mask ( Best Feature) , Man From The City ( Best Director) , Shoot Me Nicely ( Best Pilot / Webisode / New Media)
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Monarch Butterfly
2019-07-17 20:00 - 22:00
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

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Here We Stay
2019-07-17 20:00 - 22:00
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.
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Other Info:
My film is a NEW YORK premiere
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Safe Spaces
2019-07-17 20:00 - 22:00
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.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Manhattan, Filmed in Brooklyn, Filmed in Nassau County
Cursing and conversations involving some sexually graphic language
Justin Long, Fran Drescher, Richard Schiff, Kate Berlant, Becky Ann Baker
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Black N' Blue
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 friend. When he finds him patrolling the streets days after a simple conversation leads to dark consequences.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Profanity and some violence
Suzzanne Douglas
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Acceptables
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 premiere
Filmed in Manhattan
Profanity
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Zoul
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Brooklyn, Filmed in Nassau County
Very mild violence and gore
Alumni: Concurrence, 2017, Nominated for Best Student Film
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The Invaders Angie's Logs
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 repel an alien invasion of Earth from all powerful, unseen, other worldly beings.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Alumni: Sexual Healing, nominated for best comedy short
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NOT AS TOUGH AS YOU THINK
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 the characters, three of them return to the party and fatally shoots the father.
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My film is a WORLD premiere
Filmed in Brooklyn
No on-screen violence-minor shoving, a shooting occurs off screen
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In the House of Paper Flowers
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 learns a valuable lesson about the enduring power of love.
Other Info:
My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
LIIFE Alumni: 2005 “Field Trip”, 2016 “The Gift of the Magpie” (winner/art direction)
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TOUCH ME (Was bleibt)
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 feel so helpless as she sees her body changing…
Other Info:
My film is a NEW YORK premiere
Munich (Germany)
There are some English subtitles in my film.
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Corey
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 drug abusing wife Moriah. On this night he is in for a surprise when there’s a sudden knock at the door.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Queens, Filmed in Brooklyn
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Sequins
2019-07-17 17:00 - 19:00
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 course with his parents, bullies and the school talent show.
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My film is a NEW YORK premiere
Blackpool & Lytham-St-Annes, Lancashire, UK
James Dreyfus, Ben Willbond
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The Gift of the Red Fern
2019-07-17 14:00 - 16:00
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 in school, shunned, lonely, and friendless. When his teacher reaches out to him with a thoughtful act of kindness, it changes his life in a way she never could have imagined. Grown-up Kevin Brackett, now a District Attorney, attributes his success to his 5th grade teacher Mrs. McSheehy, who ignited a love of reading in his heart through the classic book, “Where the Red Fern Grows.”
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Sandy Garfunkel, NYC, was Selected twice to screen in LIIFE.
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Backstage
2019-07-17 14:00 - 16:00
Title of Film: Backstage
Category: A short, A foreign film, A first time director film
Director: Sachin Augustine
Producer(s): Sachin Augustine
Writer(s): Sachin Augustine
Runtime of Film: 9 min
Synopsis
After a string of bad performances, an ageing theatre actor contemplates committing suicide on stage during his final performance.
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My film is a NEW YORK premiere
United Arab Emirates
There are some English subtitles in my film.
No violence, nudity, sexual situations, profanity or gore

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Go To Hell And Turn Left
2019-07-17 14:00 - 16:00
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 a whirlwind of misunderstanding, mistaken identity, and marital intrigue.
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My film is a NEW YORK premiere
There are some English subtitles in my film.
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It's A Mess
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
Title of Film: It’s A Mess
Category: A short
Director: Frank Prinzi
Producer(s): Frank Prinzi, Owen Rosenblum, Nat Prinzi
Writer(s): Frank Prinzi
Runtime of Film: 29 Minutes
Synopsis
A chance encounter with a peculiar character (Vincent D’Onofrio) , helps two ‘Lost Sisters’ survive the darkness of night.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Manhattan, Filmed in Brooklyn

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Time On The Bridge
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
Title of Film: Time On The Bridge
Category: A short
Director: Artak parsian
Producer(s): Jules East
Writer(s): Artak parsian
Runtime of Film: 12:35
Synopsis
A life in a coma
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It's A Mess
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
Title of Film: It’s A Mess
Category: A short
Director: Frank Prinzi
Producer(s): Owen Rosenblum, Nat Prinzi, Frank Prinzi
Writer(s): Frank Prinzi
Runtime of Film: 29 Minutes
Synopsis
Other Info:
My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Manhattan, Filmed in Brooklyn

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Podcast Problems
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
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 rid of the device. However, the microphone has other plans.
Other Info:
My film is a NASSAU COUNTY premiere
Filmed in Suffolk County
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Been A While
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
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 to light, helping bridge a gap of communication between father and daughter in an effort to bring some reconciliation and closure with their respective pasts.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Profanity
My film “Flare” was in the festival in 2018.
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I Waited For You
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
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 an ominous voice answers.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Queens, Filmed in Brooklyn
Strong Language
Alumni: Beneath, 2018
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Miss Understood Monster
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
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 life, and her monster junk food cravings. A comedic look at what a woman has to deal with during that special time of the month.
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Other Info:
My film is a NEW YORK premiere
Filmed in Manhattan, Filmed in Queens, Filmed in Brooklyn
Alumni: Beneath, 2018
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New Patient
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
Title of Film: New Patient
Category: A short
Director: Jayne Nicoletti
Producer(s): Jayne Nicoletti
Writer(s): Jayne Nicoletti
Runtime of Film: 6:51
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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.
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Ham Jam
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
Title of Film: Ham Jam
Category: A short
Director: Sage Christian Drake
Producer(s): Sanelle Sibanda
Writer(s): Michelle Lewis
Runtime of Film: 1 minute and 52 seconds
Synopsis
A young actress entertains herself in a Los Angeles traffic jam.
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My film is a NEW YORK premiere
No violence, nudity, sexual situations, profanity, or gore. It’s a G rated theme quirky comedy short film.

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Less Heat in Arizona
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
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 the crime, their true intentions come to light with wildly unexpected results.
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My film is a NASSAU COUNTY premiere
Some profanity in the beginning, and a shooting during the heist.
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Fine.
2019-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
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 connects them in a way never before deemed possible.
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My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Manhattan, Filmed in Brooklyn

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AMERCAN MARRIAGE
2019-07-16 15:45 - 17:45
Title of Film: AMERCAN MARRIAGE
Category: A short
Director: GIORGIO ARCELLI FONTANA
Producer(s): JAMES IVORY
Writer(s): GIORGIO ARCELLI FONTANA
Runtime of Film: 15 MIN
Synopsis
Leonardo, a New York Italian immigrant facing deportation fakes a marriage with Hispanic single mother Nikki to get American citizenship.
Other Info:
My film is a LONG ISLAND premiere
Filmed in Brooklyn

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Terrolun and Lunlun
2019-07-16 15:45 - 17:45
Title of Film: Terrolun and Lunlun
Category: A short, A foreign film
Director: Hiroyuki Miyagawa
Producer(s): Yuki Okuno/Tohru Mishima
Writer(s): Tomoko Kawanoue
Runtime of Film: 49 minutes 10 seconds
Synopsis
After a tragic accident, Terrolun becomes a shut-in, living in his parent’s garage, where he fixes mechanical items.
When Lunlun, a hearing-impaired high school student brings him something to repair, they strike up a friendship.
These two outcasts strengthen their relationship through a garage window.
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