*All screenings will be followed by a Q&A from Filmmakers and Actors (if present)
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
3-5PM
I DON'T WANNA SEE YOU
A narrative music film centered around three songs from the instrumental album Bored by Philadelphia based instrumentalist and producer Chrsbrry.
directed by Eric Cortes
MAYBE NEXT TIME
A lonely woman turns the tables on the indulgent spirits that haunt her property.
directed by Sahm McGlynn
5-7PM
THE DOOR
A Young Woman visits her recluse Uncle and learns his obsessions with doors could mean life or death.
directed by Andrew Froening
SHARK RIVER
An art house nod to 1970s road films. The movie tracks a young couple making their way to New Jersey after an ill-fated trip north to marry. Along the way they are guided by an anonymous radio DJ who provides scraps of information as well as a playlist for them to drive to as they stare down the possible collapse of the American Dream, and their life as they know it.
directed by Rob Thorp
7-7:30PM
RED CARPET
7:30-9:30PM
CONGRATULATIONS
Matt visits his ex-girlfriend and estranged father before making a big life decision.
directed by Joey Mosca
I LOVE YOU TOO
Two people in New York City going through a change, a transition full of friction, a painful growth spurt in their relationship, but the rhythm of their life together is lost.
directed by Neal Matarazzo
HOW TO MAKE SHEPHERD'S PIE
When Carla prepares her husband's favorite meal, the family recipe gets a new twist brought on by many years of the same old.
directed by Christen R. Carter
THE SESSION
Jane receives a call from a strange clairvoyant who claims to have contacted Jane's deceased mother.
directed by Andrew Schwarz
THE MORNING BREEZE
After losing his sister to suicide, a troubled young man mourns and becomes hopeless. He comes across an opportunity offered by a genius astrophysicist who specializes in a particular transcending scientific experiment to emerge into a newly discovered parallel universe.
directed by Dom Lampasona
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
12-2PM
CHASING THE DEAD
Born, and abandoned, left behind in a hospital by her biological mother a young woman who feels an affinity with the abandoned dead, finds more than she bargained for. Journey into the world of gravediggers, coroners, morticians, and the forgotten dead.
directed by Tom Phillips
2-4PM
PATERSON: A DELICIOUS DESTINATION
After a brief look at bygone Paterson restaurants, the film visits many current ethnic restaurants in the city. Included are Armenian, Colombian, Dominican, Italian, Jamaican, Lebanese, Mexican, Palestinian, Peruvian, and Turkish establishments. City officials and a professional chef explain what visitors can expect.
directed by Vince Parrillo
BARTHOLOMEW'S GOLD
Host Moe the Mos gives an in depth look into the life of up and coming NYC fashion designer Winston B Holder III.
directed by Maurice Porcher
4-6PM
BAD TRIP
When Josh and Ben set out for a trip out of the city things go from bad to worse. Ben is plagued with a bad upset stomach, causing them to make a pit stop that turns into them being mistaken for a rideshare service, which turns into a deadly hostage situation.
directed by Tyrell Jason
PROJECTING
Projecting is a discussion of men's mental health through the lens of rock climbing.
directed by Nick Doolan
GREYLOCK
Anthony, an army veteran, struggles to adapt to his new civilian life as full-time waiter. Living his tedious daily routine, he must think the right words to convince his long away wife to return with him, along with his old military lifestyle.
directed by Renzo Montoya
THE UNLOVED
This is a short film symbolizing women who feel unloved , dealing with an internal struggle trying to fill the void.
directed by Tiffani G Hyde
RORY HOME
A new home feels wrong when Cecelia’s partner has to leave unexpectedly for months. What follows is a long distance romance between an imaginative Chinese artist and her American boyfriend Rory, explored through 3 major phone calls, as she fights through her loneliness to stay true to her creativity.
directed by Genevieve Shi
FRACTAL
Grace experiences a miscarriage after a first date leads to an accidental pregnancy. Fractal follows the story of her struggle across three different realities; memory, present-day, and a dream of what could have been. How do you mourn the loss of something that you never had?
directed by Kiarra Goldberg
THE WEST VIRGINIAN STARFISH
After the mysterious exit of her father, Carly is stuck with his old mission- picking up defeated thru-hikers from The Appalachian Trail. One hiker's companionship over the course of a night, however, will set Carly on a new path forever.
directed by Hyten Davidson and Tommy Martin
THE WINTER FERN
When a woman in 18th c. Colonial America can no longer endure her husband's abuse she will stop at nothing to save her daughter from his wrath.
directed by Gwen Gottlieb
6-8PM
MINUTE FILMS
EYES ON YOU
Is she his new favorite obsession or is there something more than meets the eye?
directed by Tyrell Jason
BAD BEAT
Charlie is set. He’s got his own place now and his brother has left him in charge. But a phone call and a briefcase threaten to upend everything he’s worked for, sending him hurtling on a collision course with fate.
directed by David Ambrose
APOCALYPSE FOR DUMMIES
An apocalypse has taken the earth, and the most important thing to do is stick together. Follow Chris, both before and after the apocalypse, as he takes his journey learning about the importance of family and community.
directed by Gabriel Warburton
MANASANAMAHA
A young man muses on the nature of love, recounting three relationships from his past. The girls in his life resemble three different seasons, namely Chaitra (Spring), Varsha (Monsoon) & Seeta (Winter).
directed by Deepak Reddy
THE MIDNIGHT OFFER
It's the midnight hour. Mathew, a man with a linage that proceeds the beginning of mankind receives a visit from a stranger with an unbelievable offer.
directed by Gerard A. Mendez
WAKE
A woman struggles to wake up from an increasingly traumatizing loop of dreams.
directed by Katie Leary
THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH PAUL
Recently released from prison, Paul is reunited with his siblings over dinner. Some are not ready to forgive just yet, as a dark family secret is revealed.
directed by Mark Clauburg
8-10PM
AUGUST AT TWENTY-TWO
Cal, a floundering actress, must reevaluate her priorities when she discovers that her childhood “soulmate,” Jacob, has a serious girlfriend, Emily. Feeling unfulfilled by disappointing auditions, pressure to succeed, and failed attempts to reconnect with Jacob, Cal seeks a new companion in Em.
directed by Sophia Castuera
10-11:30PM
YOUR HEART IS A DARK AND ROTTEN PLACE
After seven years apart, two old friends get together for a night of reminiscence, passive aggression and resentment.
directed by Mike Harris
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
12-2PM
NEXT STOP
“Next Stop, from commuting to community: the pandemic in my hometown” is a documentary film about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Leonia, New Jersey.
directed by Benjamin Asciutto
THE MOSAIC PROJECT
Dive into a slice of Teaneck as we explore race relations and the African Phrase "Ubuntu", which is an approach to life that emphasizes social unity and generosity of spirit.
directed by Todd s Murphy
2-4PM
FINE (music video)
Sometimes no is enough without having to explain the story of why. This video embodies and presents as many depictions of “no” as possible. It abandons linear narratives to embrace the abstraction & unpredictability uncovered when exploring the world of asentiment/feeling.
directed by Emma Scotson and Valen-Marie Santos
REWIRED
When a middle aged man undergoes a vasectomy, he is caught off guard by the doctor's awkward procedures.
directed by John Kerner
THE BIG 3-OH
On the morning of Emily's 30th birthday, the guy she's be seeing dumps her right after they just had sex. Her friends come over to cheer her up only to find out Emily has never had an orgasm during sex.
directed by Emily Billig
SCOTCH, PLEASE
A mid-life experiment with on-line dating takes a curious mother on a short journey of self discovery. Sinead O'Sullivan has found herself at a place in life where many women just...settle.
directed by Evan Schneider
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
An immigration officer has a surprise revelation during a not-so-routine Green Card interview.
directed by Josh Deal
ONE NIGHT STAND
A romantically confused woman wakes up with a hangover, a dead guy in her bed and no recollection of how she got there. When her clingy ex-boyfriend shows up and desperately wants to get back together, she recruits him and his doofus friend to help her uncover the events of the night before.
directed by Mark Serao
4-6PM
THE CONSTITUTION: SACRED OR SINISTER?
Winner of Constituting America's National We The Future Contest, Lindsey Larkin breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the US Constitution, compared to other developed nations.
directed by Lindsey Larkin
PRA MELHORAR (music video)
A family thrive through stormy times, keeping united and positive until the sun comes out and nature start blooming and revealing the beauty of small things, love and friendship. This video talk about Hope in dark times.
directed by Mariana Jorge
UNINVITED: WHERE THE FORGOTTEN TOYS ARE (music video)
"Oh no, I lost my monkey!" After a little girl's favorite toy gets left behind, we see the heart of a dedicated childhood treasure come alive and venture into a new world in pursuit of true love and happiness.
directed by Andre Joseph
RESCUE
A newly adopted puppy contemplates his escape from the couple he thinks kidnapped him.
directed by G.G. Hawkins
BLISS
Cindi has a passion for cooking. That love is tested when she posts a picture of her latest creation to social media.
directed by Mark L. Mazzeo
DRIVING HER AWAY
A teenage girl is ready to learn how to drive, but her mother isn't ready for her to grow up.
directed by Maddy Freeman
I MUSTACHE YOU
A whimsical magical realistic comedy, inspired by Buster Keaton, Looney Tunes, and NYC about Abby, a woman with social anxiety, OCD and agoraphobic tendencies who receives an invitation to love, self acceptance, and the outside world.
directed by Shara Ashley Zeiger
CARICATURE CARL
An abrasive caricature artist's world is upended when an abstract artist starts working in his park.
directed by Ross Stern
MAKE YOUR SOUL GROW
The true story of Kurt Vonnegut’s final letter of inspiration.
directed by K.C. Connolly
NANA
Tim is distraught over an argument he has with his beloved Nana. Is it too late for him to say he's sorry? A visit from Nana will answer that question.
directed by Todd Staruch
UNSPOKEN
A young boy stops talking after experiencing a traumatic event. Followed and attacked by a mysterious creature, he must search within himself if he wants to defeat it.
directed by Alessandro Girolami
FOLLOW THE CROW
Sometimes our worst nightmares become a reality. This film will keep you in suspense and take you to some dark places you won't think to visit. Follow the Crow was written and produced by Ariela Rozentul when she was 12 years old.
directed by Arta Kallaba, Jessika Quintana
6-7:30PM
RED CARPET
7:30PM
AWARDS CEREMONY
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
AFTERNOON (written by Drew Henriksen)
ASIAN THREAD (written by Mara Lesemann)
CHECKING OUT (written by Colin Browning)
PAPERPLATE FACE (written by Chad Trudgeon)
THE PARADISE ROAD (written by Lisa Marie Tedesco)
ZOOM (written by Stewart Parker and Chad Trudgeon)
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
3-5PM
I DON'T WANNA SEE YOU
A narrative music film centered around three songs from the instrumental album Bored by Philadelphia based instrumentalist and producer Chrsbrry.
directed by Eric Cortes
MAYBE NEXT TIME
A lonely woman turns the tables on the indulgent spirits that haunt her property.
directed by Sahm McGlynn
5-7PM
THE DOOR
A Young Woman visits her recluse Uncle and learns his obsessions with doors could mean life or death.
directed by Andrew Froening
SHARK RIVER
An art house nod to 1970s road films. The movie tracks a young couple making their way to New Jersey after an ill-fated trip north to marry. Along the way they are guided by an anonymous radio DJ who provides scraps of information as well as a playlist for them to drive to as they stare down the possible collapse of the American Dream, and their life as they know it.
directed by Rob Thorp
7-7:30PM
RED CARPET
7:30-9:30PM
CONGRATULATIONS
Matt visits his ex-girlfriend and estranged father before making a big life decision.
directed by Joey Mosca
I LOVE YOU TOO
Two people in New York City going through a change, a transition full of friction, a painful growth spurt in their relationship, but the rhythm of their life together is lost.
directed by Neal Matarazzo
HOW TO MAKE SHEPHERD'S PIE
When Carla prepares her husband's favorite meal, the family recipe gets a new twist brought on by many years of the same old.
directed by Christen R. Carter
THE SESSION
Jane receives a call from a strange clairvoyant who claims to have contacted Jane's deceased mother.
directed by Andrew Schwarz
THE MORNING BREEZE
After losing his sister to suicide, a troubled young man mourns and becomes hopeless. He comes across an opportunity offered by a genius astrophysicist who specializes in a particular transcending scientific experiment to emerge into a newly discovered parallel universe.
directed by Dom Lampasona
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
12-2PM
CHASING THE DEAD
Born, and abandoned, left behind in a hospital by her biological mother a young woman who feels an affinity with the abandoned dead, finds more than she bargained for. Journey into the world of gravediggers, coroners, morticians, and the forgotten dead.
directed by Tom Phillips
2-4PM
PATERSON: A DELICIOUS DESTINATION
After a brief look at bygone Paterson restaurants, the film visits many current ethnic restaurants in the city. Included are Armenian, Colombian, Dominican, Italian, Jamaican, Lebanese, Mexican, Palestinian, Peruvian, and Turkish establishments. City officials and a professional chef explain what visitors can expect.
directed by Vince Parrillo
BARTHOLOMEW'S GOLD
Host Moe the Mos gives an in depth look into the life of up and coming NYC fashion designer Winston B Holder III.
directed by Maurice Porcher
4-6PM
BAD TRIP
When Josh and Ben set out for a trip out of the city things go from bad to worse. Ben is plagued with a bad upset stomach, causing them to make a pit stop that turns into them being mistaken for a rideshare service, which turns into a deadly hostage situation.
directed by Tyrell Jason
PROJECTING
Projecting is a discussion of men's mental health through the lens of rock climbing.
directed by Nick Doolan
GREYLOCK
Anthony, an army veteran, struggles to adapt to his new civilian life as full-time waiter. Living his tedious daily routine, he must think the right words to convince his long away wife to return with him, along with his old military lifestyle.
directed by Renzo Montoya
THE UNLOVED
This is a short film symbolizing women who feel unloved , dealing with an internal struggle trying to fill the void.
directed by Tiffani G Hyde
RORY HOME
A new home feels wrong when Cecelia’s partner has to leave unexpectedly for months. What follows is a long distance romance between an imaginative Chinese artist and her American boyfriend Rory, explored through 3 major phone calls, as she fights through her loneliness to stay true to her creativity.
directed by Genevieve Shi
FRACTAL
Grace experiences a miscarriage after a first date leads to an accidental pregnancy. Fractal follows the story of her struggle across three different realities; memory, present-day, and a dream of what could have been. How do you mourn the loss of something that you never had?
directed by Kiarra Goldberg
THE WEST VIRGINIAN STARFISH
After the mysterious exit of her father, Carly is stuck with his old mission- picking up defeated thru-hikers from The Appalachian Trail. One hiker's companionship over the course of a night, however, will set Carly on a new path forever.
directed by Hyten Davidson and Tommy Martin
THE WINTER FERN
When a woman in 18th c. Colonial America can no longer endure her husband's abuse she will stop at nothing to save her daughter from his wrath.
directed by Gwen Gottlieb
6-8PM
MINUTE FILMS
EYES ON YOU
Is she his new favorite obsession or is there something more than meets the eye?
directed by Tyrell Jason
BAD BEAT
Charlie is set. He’s got his own place now and his brother has left him in charge. But a phone call and a briefcase threaten to upend everything he’s worked for, sending him hurtling on a collision course with fate.
directed by David Ambrose
APOCALYPSE FOR DUMMIES
An apocalypse has taken the earth, and the most important thing to do is stick together. Follow Chris, both before and after the apocalypse, as he takes his journey learning about the importance of family and community.
directed by Gabriel Warburton
MANASANAMAHA
A young man muses on the nature of love, recounting three relationships from his past. The girls in his life resemble three different seasons, namely Chaitra (Spring), Varsha (Monsoon) & Seeta (Winter).
directed by Deepak Reddy
THE MIDNIGHT OFFER
It's the midnight hour. Mathew, a man with a linage that proceeds the beginning of mankind receives a visit from a stranger with an unbelievable offer.
directed by Gerard A. Mendez
WAKE
A woman struggles to wake up from an increasingly traumatizing loop of dreams.
directed by Katie Leary
THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH PAUL
Recently released from prison, Paul is reunited with his siblings over dinner. Some are not ready to forgive just yet, as a dark family secret is revealed.
directed by Mark Clauburg
8-10PM
AUGUST AT TWENTY-TWO
Cal, a floundering actress, must reevaluate her priorities when she discovers that her childhood “soulmate,” Jacob, has a serious girlfriend, Emily. Feeling unfulfilled by disappointing auditions, pressure to succeed, and failed attempts to reconnect with Jacob, Cal seeks a new companion in Em.
directed by Sophia Castuera
10-11:30PM
YOUR HEART IS A DARK AND ROTTEN PLACE
After seven years apart, two old friends get together for a night of reminiscence, passive aggression and resentment.
directed by Mike Harris
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
12-2PM
NEXT STOP
“Next Stop, from commuting to community: the pandemic in my hometown” is a documentary film about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Leonia, New Jersey.
directed by Benjamin Asciutto
THE MOSAIC PROJECT
Dive into a slice of Teaneck as we explore race relations and the African Phrase "Ubuntu", which is an approach to life that emphasizes social unity and generosity of spirit.
directed by Todd s Murphy
2-4PM
FINE (music video)
Sometimes no is enough without having to explain the story of why. This video embodies and presents as many depictions of “no” as possible. It abandons linear narratives to embrace the abstraction & unpredictability uncovered when exploring the world of asentiment/feeling.
directed by Emma Scotson and Valen-Marie Santos
REWIRED
When a middle aged man undergoes a vasectomy, he is caught off guard by the doctor's awkward procedures.
directed by John Kerner
THE BIG 3-OH
On the morning of Emily's 30th birthday, the guy she's be seeing dumps her right after they just had sex. Her friends come over to cheer her up only to find out Emily has never had an orgasm during sex.
directed by Emily Billig
SCOTCH, PLEASE
A mid-life experiment with on-line dating takes a curious mother on a short journey of self discovery. Sinead O'Sullivan has found herself at a place in life where many women just...settle.
directed by Evan Schneider
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
An immigration officer has a surprise revelation during a not-so-routine Green Card interview.
directed by Josh Deal
ONE NIGHT STAND
A romantically confused woman wakes up with a hangover, a dead guy in her bed and no recollection of how she got there. When her clingy ex-boyfriend shows up and desperately wants to get back together, she recruits him and his doofus friend to help her uncover the events of the night before.
directed by Mark Serao
4-6PM
THE CONSTITUTION: SACRED OR SINISTER?
Winner of Constituting America's National We The Future Contest, Lindsey Larkin breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of the US Constitution, compared to other developed nations.
directed by Lindsey Larkin
PRA MELHORAR (music video)
A family thrive through stormy times, keeping united and positive until the sun comes out and nature start blooming and revealing the beauty of small things, love and friendship. This video talk about Hope in dark times.
directed by Mariana Jorge
UNINVITED: WHERE THE FORGOTTEN TOYS ARE (music video)
"Oh no, I lost my monkey!" After a little girl's favorite toy gets left behind, we see the heart of a dedicated childhood treasure come alive and venture into a new world in pursuit of true love and happiness.
directed by Andre Joseph
RESCUE
A newly adopted puppy contemplates his escape from the couple he thinks kidnapped him.
directed by G.G. Hawkins
BLISS
Cindi has a passion for cooking. That love is tested when she posts a picture of her latest creation to social media.
directed by Mark L. Mazzeo
DRIVING HER AWAY
A teenage girl is ready to learn how to drive, but her mother isn't ready for her to grow up.
directed by Maddy Freeman
I MUSTACHE YOU
A whimsical magical realistic comedy, inspired by Buster Keaton, Looney Tunes, and NYC about Abby, a woman with social anxiety, OCD and agoraphobic tendencies who receives an invitation to love, self acceptance, and the outside world.
directed by Shara Ashley Zeiger
CARICATURE CARL
An abrasive caricature artist's world is upended when an abstract artist starts working in his park.
directed by Ross Stern
MAKE YOUR SOUL GROW
The true story of Kurt Vonnegut’s final letter of inspiration.
directed by K.C. Connolly
NANA
Tim is distraught over an argument he has with his beloved Nana. Is it too late for him to say he's sorry? A visit from Nana will answer that question.
directed by Todd Staruch
UNSPOKEN
A young boy stops talking after experiencing a traumatic event. Followed and attacked by a mysterious creature, he must search within himself if he wants to defeat it.
directed by Alessandro Girolami
FOLLOW THE CROW
Sometimes our worst nightmares become a reality. This film will keep you in suspense and take you to some dark places you won't think to visit. Follow the Crow was written and produced by Ariela Rozentul when she was 12 years old.
directed by Arta Kallaba, Jessika Quintana
6-7:30PM
RED CARPET
7:30PM
AWARDS CEREMONY
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
AFTERNOON (written by Drew Henriksen)
ASIAN THREAD (written by Mara Lesemann)
CHECKING OUT (written by Colin Browning)
PAPERPLATE FACE (written by Chad Trudgeon)
THE PARADISE ROAD (written by Lisa Marie Tedesco)
ZOOM (written by Stewart Parker and Chad Trudgeon)
