JULY 20, 2024
FRIDAY BLOCK (1pm) [this block is July 19]
DANDIES OF LA
Two men on their way to rob a deli storing cartel bricks cross paths with an older man on the way to the same deli but to buy a sandwich.
directed by Todor Pophristic
SHREDS OF EVIDENCE
When a pencil sharpener goes missing from a classroom, one student steps up to investigate. Joined by film partner, Michael, who documents the investigation, Caroline navigates crime scenes, conflicting evidence, suspect interviews, and the complicated world of high school mischief.
directed by Michael DeMar and Caroline Sheridan
MEVO: FROM FARM TO FEAST
The youth-led farmers of MEVO take us on a tour of the land and the importance of reaching your local community by hosting an annual farm-to-table gala.
directed by Bryan Huth
PROJECT AYIN LE'TZIYON
This film documents the experiences of the students and faculty of The Frisch School, a modern Orthodox Jewish high school in Paramus, NJ following the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 and the subsequent war.
directed by Millie Schwartz
BLOCK 2 (12:30pm)
WHAT WE FIND ON THE ROAD (feature film)
On his 18th birthday, TJ receives a key from his estranged ex con father. The key unlocks a timeworn ’68 convertible and a challenge to drive across America - in hopes of repairing his sense of family.
directed by Chaysen Beacham
BLOCK 3 (2:30pm)
MINUTE FILMS
HILLTOP HIKE
Bob goes for a hike on the Hilltop, and sees something he didn't expect.
directed by Robert Cunniff
AND SOMEHOW NOW...
Four women cross paths hiking on a trail, each questioning their lives. Their shared struggles lead them to friendship.
directed by Trifon Dimitropoulos
KITH & KIN
Three sisters return to their home in the smoky mountains of North Carolina to discover their parents are harboring a dark secret.
directed by Rainni Moran
THE INTERVIEW
A film critic’s interview with a mercurial Hollywood actor pushes her to confront both artistic and personal fears.
directed by Mac Brydon
FUNERAL
After the loss of their father when they were young, siblings Max and Robin have always been close. When their mother got sick, they shared the responsibility of caring for her. Now, on the day of her funeral, the siblings lean on one another as the events unfold in unexpected ways.
directed by Diann Gogerty
DEATH'S INTERN
In 14th century Norway, plagued by pestilence and disease, being Death isn't exactly a walk in the park. There's a fair bit of work to be done. How does he manage his new, rather eager intern, Konrad?
directed by Peter Alan Clayborough, Magne Skagen, and Audun Andreas Erikstad Løkås
BLOCK 4 (4:30pm)
CANNIBAL MUKBANG (feature film)
An introverted nerd finds himself dangerously deep inside the crazy world of mukbanging after he falls head over heels for a mysterious woman.
directed by Aimee Kuge
BLOCK 5 (6:30pm)
EGO (AVA DELLA PIETRA - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
The official music video of Ava Della Pietra's original song, "ego"
directed by Adam Lukowski
HOW DARE YOU?
Dale Feuer expects a fun weekend at a hotel and gets the polar opposite.
directed by Joey Mosca
WHY AM I NOT SOMEONE YET
A young woman who dives into self pity for not being the person she wanted to be.
directed by Wiktor Krasowski
BEAUTIFUL CATASTROPHE
Often we compare our lives to the posts we see on social media without knowing what someone is going through. Beautiful Catastrophe explores the life and psyche of Heidi, a 30 something year old woman living in New York as her social media persona isn't the same as the issues she is dealing with.
directed by Tanya Chuturkova and Kim Wang
ALL IS WELL
Jessie calls upon her guardian angel of a friend, Brendan, to help pull her out of a deep rut and heal from a tangle of loss and grief.
directed by Julia Grace Schnarr
FAFO
After a night out drinking, a couple with differing views on dating question the kind of relationship they're in.
directed by Rocco Shapiro
SHAKEN
Drinking alcohol has become our culture, but can steal our lives and ruin our children's carefree days, so what does it take to be shaken into living in freedom.
directed by Maire Campbell
BLOCK 6 (8pm)
THE LIFE AND LOVES OF ALLAN GLICKMAN
A light comedy in the manner of Neil Simon. Allan, recently divorced, conducts marriages in City Hall___not exactly a great job for meeting wife number two. But when an old high school crush arrives to be married, he must desperately find a way to sabotage the impending ceremony.
directed by Stanley Katz and Eric Lau
100 PROOF WARLOCK
It's Christmas Eve, and Bink, an ordinary bartender, just wants to close shop and get home to his girl. But when Duane, an armed bounty hunter, shows up, Bink is forced to confront his shady past association with a mysterious company known as Warlock.
directed by Lizzie A Finn and John Leary
LETTERS FROM THE GRAVE
A dramatic trilogy short film depicting three real life stories of suicide.
directed by John M Kerner
FIVE QUESTIONS
Jill comes to terms with an early trauma in her life. In each of the film's five scenes, a question is asked that propels Jill forward and toward an answer that opens a path to resolution. directed by David Arrow
AWARDS CEREMONY (9:45pm)
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Dream Girl (written by Clifford Evan)
If November Ends (written by Michael Yurinko)
Old Men at the Club (written by Michael Jonathan Gellis)
Sacred Sun (written by Michael Louis Gould)
The Solo Cup (written by John Kerner)
FRIDAY BLOCK (1pm) [this block is July 19]
DANDIES OF LA
Two men on their way to rob a deli storing cartel bricks cross paths with an older man on the way to the same deli but to buy a sandwich.
directed by Todor Pophristic
SHREDS OF EVIDENCE
When a pencil sharpener goes missing from a classroom, one student steps up to investigate. Joined by film partner, Michael, who documents the investigation, Caroline navigates crime scenes, conflicting evidence, suspect interviews, and the complicated world of high school mischief.
directed by Michael DeMar and Caroline Sheridan
MEVO: FROM FARM TO FEAST
The youth-led farmers of MEVO take us on a tour of the land and the importance of reaching your local community by hosting an annual farm-to-table gala.
directed by Bryan Huth
PROJECT AYIN LE'TZIYON
This film documents the experiences of the students and faculty of The Frisch School, a modern Orthodox Jewish high school in Paramus, NJ following the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 and the subsequent war.
directed by Millie Schwartz
BLOCK 2 (12:30pm)
WHAT WE FIND ON THE ROAD (feature film)
On his 18th birthday, TJ receives a key from his estranged ex con father. The key unlocks a timeworn ’68 convertible and a challenge to drive across America - in hopes of repairing his sense of family.
directed by Chaysen Beacham
BLOCK 3 (2:30pm)
MINUTE FILMS
HILLTOP HIKE
Bob goes for a hike on the Hilltop, and sees something he didn't expect.
directed by Robert Cunniff
AND SOMEHOW NOW...
Four women cross paths hiking on a trail, each questioning their lives. Their shared struggles lead them to friendship.
directed by Trifon Dimitropoulos
KITH & KIN
Three sisters return to their home in the smoky mountains of North Carolina to discover their parents are harboring a dark secret.
directed by Rainni Moran
THE INTERVIEW
A film critic’s interview with a mercurial Hollywood actor pushes her to confront both artistic and personal fears.
directed by Mac Brydon
FUNERAL
After the loss of their father when they were young, siblings Max and Robin have always been close. When their mother got sick, they shared the responsibility of caring for her. Now, on the day of her funeral, the siblings lean on one another as the events unfold in unexpected ways.
directed by Diann Gogerty
DEATH'S INTERN
In 14th century Norway, plagued by pestilence and disease, being Death isn't exactly a walk in the park. There's a fair bit of work to be done. How does he manage his new, rather eager intern, Konrad?
directed by Peter Alan Clayborough, Magne Skagen, and Audun Andreas Erikstad Løkås
BLOCK 4 (4:30pm)
CANNIBAL MUKBANG (feature film)
An introverted nerd finds himself dangerously deep inside the crazy world of mukbanging after he falls head over heels for a mysterious woman.
directed by Aimee Kuge
BLOCK 5 (6:30pm)
EGO (AVA DELLA PIETRA - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
The official music video of Ava Della Pietra's original song, "ego"
directed by Adam Lukowski
HOW DARE YOU?
Dale Feuer expects a fun weekend at a hotel and gets the polar opposite.
directed by Joey Mosca
WHY AM I NOT SOMEONE YET
A young woman who dives into self pity for not being the person she wanted to be.
directed by Wiktor Krasowski
BEAUTIFUL CATASTROPHE
Often we compare our lives to the posts we see on social media without knowing what someone is going through. Beautiful Catastrophe explores the life and psyche of Heidi, a 30 something year old woman living in New York as her social media persona isn't the same as the issues she is dealing with.
directed by Tanya Chuturkova and Kim Wang
ALL IS WELL
Jessie calls upon her guardian angel of a friend, Brendan, to help pull her out of a deep rut and heal from a tangle of loss and grief.
directed by Julia Grace Schnarr
FAFO
After a night out drinking, a couple with differing views on dating question the kind of relationship they're in.
directed by Rocco Shapiro
SHAKEN
Drinking alcohol has become our culture, but can steal our lives and ruin our children's carefree days, so what does it take to be shaken into living in freedom.
directed by Maire Campbell
BLOCK 6 (8pm)
THE LIFE AND LOVES OF ALLAN GLICKMAN
A light comedy in the manner of Neil Simon. Allan, recently divorced, conducts marriages in City Hall___not exactly a great job for meeting wife number two. But when an old high school crush arrives to be married, he must desperately find a way to sabotage the impending ceremony.
directed by Stanley Katz and Eric Lau
100 PROOF WARLOCK
It's Christmas Eve, and Bink, an ordinary bartender, just wants to close shop and get home to his girl. But when Duane, an armed bounty hunter, shows up, Bink is forced to confront his shady past association with a mysterious company known as Warlock.
directed by Lizzie A Finn and John Leary
LETTERS FROM THE GRAVE
A dramatic trilogy short film depicting three real life stories of suicide.
directed by John M Kerner
FIVE QUESTIONS
Jill comes to terms with an early trauma in her life. In each of the film's five scenes, a question is asked that propels Jill forward and toward an answer that opens a path to resolution. directed by David Arrow
AWARDS CEREMONY (9:45pm)
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Dream Girl (written by Clifford Evan)
If November Ends (written by Michael Yurinko)
Old Men at the Club (written by Michael Jonathan Gellis)
Sacred Sun (written by Michael Louis Gould)
The Solo Cup (written by John Kerner)
