JULY 18, 2026
BLOCK 1 (12:00pm)
THE VELOCIPASTOR 2 (trailer)
Doug (Gregory James Cohan) and Carol (Alyssa Kempinski) travel to the port city of Milan, where they have to solve a series of murders committed by a Sex Maniac Killer at an Italian Fertility Festival.
directed by Jesse Gouldsbury
THE UGLY RESISTOR
A parody of the Ugly Duckling with electrical components.
directed by James Parente
US AND THEM
When a 15-year-old filmmaker conducts the first youth-led in-depth interview with Ameca, the most expressive humanoid robot on Earth, the Q&A blossoms into an unexpected friendship that dissolves the boundary between silicon and soul.
directed by India Anne Mitchell
COMPANY
When Candela, a young Colombian woman feeling isolated in her new life, discovers Larry — a small, quick-witted puppet living in her desk drawer — the two form an unlikely friendship that helps her find courage, joy, and belonging.
directed by Brian Mortensen
MARY AND JOSEPH
When a young couple get into an argument over Christmas day plans, their deep-rooted relationship issues bubble over.
directed by Jackson Gagliardi
ATOMIC EVE
In the year 2029, the world is at war. As announcements of incoming nuclear attack shake the United States, people of all walks of life scramble to reconcile with the end of the world.
directed by Kaushik Tare
BLOCK 2 (1:30pm)
BROKER
After a three year prison sentence, Paul Guida returns to his home in the New Jersey suburbs where he is forced to confront the pain, suffering and lost time brought on by his greedy Wall Street career.
directed by Alex Haney
CARJACK
Starring Jason Latief Anderson, Lillo Brancato, and John Carroll Lynch
Two men tasked with punishing a peer who’s colored far beyond lines set by their boss. What begins as a simple assignment unravels into an atmospheric, character-driven crossing that probes the fear of destroying what we create versus the fear of never being able to create at all.
directed by Nicolas Gonzalez
BACK UP
When a woman is found murdered in a quiet small town, investigators begin piecing together the events that led to her death. But this is no ordinary investigation, and the Neon Rose is no ordinary place. The only way forward is to back up.
directed by Brian Mortensen
BLOCK 3 (3:00pm)
EDIE ARNOLD IS A LOSER
Timid Catholic school dork Edie Arnold is dragged to a punk show where a mishap lands her on stage behind the drums. She's mortified... but a natural. Convinced by her best friend, she secretly forms a band called The NunDead. Her newfound confidence leads to a date with the altar boy but also a fight that gets her suspended.
directed by Megan Rico and Kade Atwood
BLOCK 4 (4:30pm)
ONE MINUTE FILMS
Micro-Minute Film Festival Films
FROM THE WIZARD'S WORKBENCH
An overconfident wizard livestreams a spell for good fortune, ignoring the warnings of his razor-sharp familiar—until the experiment literally goes spectacularly wrong.
directed by Gerry Kodo
STILL WAITING
A group of friends sit down for a fun dinner out, only to find that the real challenge isn’t the menu—it’s the chaos, flirting, and judgment that erupts around the table.
directed by Robert Cunniff
BAR THERAPY
At a local bar, a bartender becomes the unwilling therapist to a group of strangers venting about their problems. As drinks are poured and questionable advice is given, the bar slowly turns into a therapy session filled with sarcasm, miscommunication, and honest observations about modern relationships.
directed by Larry Rosen
COLD FEET
Prior to their wedding, a couple’s candid “cold feet” conversation spirals into a brutally honest and increasingly absurd confession session. A sharp comedic twist reframes everything, revealing how miscommunication can turn intimacy into chaos.
directed by Lyndsay Smart
SURRENDER
A queer woman mourning her father becomes entangled with a visiting ex-girlfriend.
directed by Stephanie Ferreira and Catalina Giraldo
FADING AT DAWN
A recent art graduate has trouble pursuing her passions.
directed by Anshul Mahakud
SURVIVE HER
Trapped in an abusive relationship, Pamela leans on her closest friends and sister for support—but what begins as concern quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. As fear, loyalty, and desperation collide, the group is forced to confront just how far they’re willing to go to protect one of their own.
directed by Joshua Nelson
BLOCK 5 (6:30pm)
DEPENDENTS
An observation about pharmaceutical dependence and supply chain problems.
directed by Megan Gale
PAANI
Set in rural Rajasthan, India, in the Thar Desert. "Paani" ("Water" in Hindi) is a documentary about desert life in India shaped by water scarcity. The film captures families whose daily lives revolve around securing water in the harsh desert climate.
drop.directed by Akshita Vashisht
SPRAYIN' SERIES - 05
Episode 05 of Sprayin spotlights Brooklyn based muralist Jeff Henriquez. Born in Lynn, MA to Dominican parents. Known for his striking hyper-real portraits. In this episode, Jeff breaks down how he found his way into the arts, the cultural experiences that shaped his eye, and how his personal history shows up in his work even when viewers don’t realize it.
directed by Edwin Taveras
THE BOWL
The son wrestling with the wishes of his wife against the needs of his aging father as the family (grandfather, son, daughter in law and granddaughter) eats dinner.
directed by Dave Steck
PRETTY PIRANHA
Joseph loves Donna. He would do anything for her. He dreams of how their love would play out together. Donna needs something fixed in her apartment, she'll call Joseph. Maybe it's time for his dreams to come true.
directed by Lance J. Reha
SILENT HARMONY
Having survived a tragic accident, a celebrated pianist becomes traumatized and emotionally detaches until she forms a quiet connection with a local handyman who breaks her silence and restores her will.
directed by Debra Markowitz
THE BURDEN OF GRACE
Haunted by loss and guilt after a fatal accident, two strangers on opposite sides of tragedy are drawn into a confrontation that tests the limits of justice, mercy, and grace.
directed by Joshua Nelson
BLOCK 6 (8:00pm)
WHAT COMES THROUGH
A reclusive artist known for his visceral portrait paintings finds himself struggling with his work when suddenly he begins sensing an unseen presence in his life.
directed by Levi Walker Marsh
HOME
A young woman returns to her hometown, where memories of her brother begin to surface. As past and present blur, she’s forced to confront the lingering weight of grief—and the realization that he was her sense of home all along.
directed by Brianna Lee
WHISPERS OF THE RAILS
After a tragic accident that left Chris with psychological issues, he has to determine the difference between reality and dreams.
directed by Wiktor Krasowski
ARCHANGEL
A man crippled by chronic pain and mental illness is forced into action when a late-night delivery job ends in violence, pushing him to face his trauma and choose healing over isolation.
directed by Sam Platizky
THE DRIVE
It’s a warm November day in the early 1960s and Liz has just picked up the kids for her weekly carpool. Little does she know that this will be a drive she’ll never forget.
directed by David Arrow
THE DOOR
A small-town sheriff investigating a missing person discovers a freestanding door that tempts her with the life she once refused.
directed by James Graham
9:45pm - AWARDS CEREMONY
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Betrayal (written by Mark Buerck)
Distilled (written by Jordan Fried)
Freak (written by Adam Lamparello)
Gravediggers (written by Matt Grenzebach)
Mt. Carmel (written by John Ross & Todd Sullivan)
Oblivia (written by Bianca Shaw)
One Last Time (written by Mark Buerck)
Take A Chance On Me (written by Dino A. Barlaam)
The Last Call (written by Adam Lamparello)
The Underwear Model (written by Ray Manna)
BLOCK 1 (12:00pm)
THE VELOCIPASTOR 2 (trailer)
Doug (Gregory James Cohan) and Carol (Alyssa Kempinski) travel to the port city of Milan, where they have to solve a series of murders committed by a Sex Maniac Killer at an Italian Fertility Festival.
directed by Jesse Gouldsbury
THE UGLY RESISTOR
A parody of the Ugly Duckling with electrical components.
directed by James Parente
US AND THEM
When a 15-year-old filmmaker conducts the first youth-led in-depth interview with Ameca, the most expressive humanoid robot on Earth, the Q&A blossoms into an unexpected friendship that dissolves the boundary between silicon and soul.
directed by India Anne Mitchell
COMPANY
When Candela, a young Colombian woman feeling isolated in her new life, discovers Larry — a small, quick-witted puppet living in her desk drawer — the two form an unlikely friendship that helps her find courage, joy, and belonging.
directed by Brian Mortensen
MARY AND JOSEPH
When a young couple get into an argument over Christmas day plans, their deep-rooted relationship issues bubble over.
directed by Jackson Gagliardi
ATOMIC EVE
In the year 2029, the world is at war. As announcements of incoming nuclear attack shake the United States, people of all walks of life scramble to reconcile with the end of the world.
directed by Kaushik Tare
BLOCK 2 (1:30pm)
BROKER
After a three year prison sentence, Paul Guida returns to his home in the New Jersey suburbs where he is forced to confront the pain, suffering and lost time brought on by his greedy Wall Street career.
directed by Alex Haney
CARJACK
Starring Jason Latief Anderson, Lillo Brancato, and John Carroll Lynch
Two men tasked with punishing a peer who’s colored far beyond lines set by their boss. What begins as a simple assignment unravels into an atmospheric, character-driven crossing that probes the fear of destroying what we create versus the fear of never being able to create at all.
directed by Nicolas Gonzalez
BACK UP
When a woman is found murdered in a quiet small town, investigators begin piecing together the events that led to her death. But this is no ordinary investigation, and the Neon Rose is no ordinary place. The only way forward is to back up.
directed by Brian Mortensen
BLOCK 3 (3:00pm)
EDIE ARNOLD IS A LOSER
Timid Catholic school dork Edie Arnold is dragged to a punk show where a mishap lands her on stage behind the drums. She's mortified... but a natural. Convinced by her best friend, she secretly forms a band called The NunDead. Her newfound confidence leads to a date with the altar boy but also a fight that gets her suspended.
directed by Megan Rico and Kade Atwood
BLOCK 4 (4:30pm)
ONE MINUTE FILMS
Micro-Minute Film Festival Films
FROM THE WIZARD'S WORKBENCH
An overconfident wizard livestreams a spell for good fortune, ignoring the warnings of his razor-sharp familiar—until the experiment literally goes spectacularly wrong.
directed by Gerry Kodo
STILL WAITING
A group of friends sit down for a fun dinner out, only to find that the real challenge isn’t the menu—it’s the chaos, flirting, and judgment that erupts around the table.
directed by Robert Cunniff
BAR THERAPY
At a local bar, a bartender becomes the unwilling therapist to a group of strangers venting about their problems. As drinks are poured and questionable advice is given, the bar slowly turns into a therapy session filled with sarcasm, miscommunication, and honest observations about modern relationships.
directed by Larry Rosen
COLD FEET
Prior to their wedding, a couple’s candid “cold feet” conversation spirals into a brutally honest and increasingly absurd confession session. A sharp comedic twist reframes everything, revealing how miscommunication can turn intimacy into chaos.
directed by Lyndsay Smart
SURRENDER
A queer woman mourning her father becomes entangled with a visiting ex-girlfriend.
directed by Stephanie Ferreira and Catalina Giraldo
FADING AT DAWN
A recent art graduate has trouble pursuing her passions.
directed by Anshul Mahakud
SURVIVE HER
Trapped in an abusive relationship, Pamela leans on her closest friends and sister for support—but what begins as concern quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. As fear, loyalty, and desperation collide, the group is forced to confront just how far they’re willing to go to protect one of their own.
directed by Joshua Nelson
BLOCK 5 (6:30pm)
DEPENDENTS
An observation about pharmaceutical dependence and supply chain problems.
directed by Megan Gale
PAANI
Set in rural Rajasthan, India, in the Thar Desert. "Paani" ("Water" in Hindi) is a documentary about desert life in India shaped by water scarcity. The film captures families whose daily lives revolve around securing water in the harsh desert climate.
drop.directed by Akshita Vashisht
SPRAYIN' SERIES - 05
Episode 05 of Sprayin spotlights Brooklyn based muralist Jeff Henriquez. Born in Lynn, MA to Dominican parents. Known for his striking hyper-real portraits. In this episode, Jeff breaks down how he found his way into the arts, the cultural experiences that shaped his eye, and how his personal history shows up in his work even when viewers don’t realize it.
directed by Edwin Taveras
THE BOWL
The son wrestling with the wishes of his wife against the needs of his aging father as the family (grandfather, son, daughter in law and granddaughter) eats dinner.
directed by Dave Steck
PRETTY PIRANHA
Joseph loves Donna. He would do anything for her. He dreams of how their love would play out together. Donna needs something fixed in her apartment, she'll call Joseph. Maybe it's time for his dreams to come true.
directed by Lance J. Reha
SILENT HARMONY
Having survived a tragic accident, a celebrated pianist becomes traumatized and emotionally detaches until she forms a quiet connection with a local handyman who breaks her silence and restores her will.
directed by Debra Markowitz
THE BURDEN OF GRACE
Haunted by loss and guilt after a fatal accident, two strangers on opposite sides of tragedy are drawn into a confrontation that tests the limits of justice, mercy, and grace.
directed by Joshua Nelson
BLOCK 6 (8:00pm)
WHAT COMES THROUGH
A reclusive artist known for his visceral portrait paintings finds himself struggling with his work when suddenly he begins sensing an unseen presence in his life.
directed by Levi Walker Marsh
HOME
A young woman returns to her hometown, where memories of her brother begin to surface. As past and present blur, she’s forced to confront the lingering weight of grief—and the realization that he was her sense of home all along.
directed by Brianna Lee
WHISPERS OF THE RAILS
After a tragic accident that left Chris with psychological issues, he has to determine the difference between reality and dreams.
directed by Wiktor Krasowski
ARCHANGEL
A man crippled by chronic pain and mental illness is forced into action when a late-night delivery job ends in violence, pushing him to face his trauma and choose healing over isolation.
directed by Sam Platizky
THE DRIVE
It’s a warm November day in the early 1960s and Liz has just picked up the kids for her weekly carpool. Little does she know that this will be a drive she’ll never forget.
directed by David Arrow
THE DOOR
A small-town sheriff investigating a missing person discovers a freestanding door that tempts her with the life she once refused.
directed by James Graham
9:45pm - AWARDS CEREMONY
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Betrayal (written by Mark Buerck)
Distilled (written by Jordan Fried)
Freak (written by Adam Lamparello)
Gravediggers (written by Matt Grenzebach)
Mt. Carmel (written by John Ross & Todd Sullivan)
Oblivia (written by Bianca Shaw)
One Last Time (written by Mark Buerck)
Take A Chance On Me (written by Dino A. Barlaam)
The Last Call (written by Adam Lamparello)
The Underwear Model (written by Ray Manna)
