JULY 19, 2025
BLOCK 1 (1:30pm)
MY LAST WORDS
After learning that his wife is going to leave him and that he doesn't have long to live, a novelist decides to isolate himself to try to write his masterpiece in the seclusion of a family friend's guest house. Once there, his failed attempt at suicide leads to his meeting a mysterious young woman who changes his life forever. (Feature)
directed by Adam Kiss
BLOCK 2 (3:30PM)
9 YEARS
The story of Chris Andersen, a former D3 college runner whose early life was wrought by loss and homelessness. Confused and questioning his purpose in life, Chris finds salvation as he discovers his passion for running at Ramapo College. (Documentary)
directed by Ryan Scully
BECOMING MARI JI
A poetic exploration of an Italian American woman's evolving connection to the Sikh Panjabi heritage and culture.
directed by Mariella Spagnolo
DON'T BE LATE, MYRA
Myra misses her school bus and must find her way back home alone. The short thriller takes a turn as she tries to dodge men harassing her on the streets of Lahore.
directed by Afia Serena Nathaniel
GUIDING LIGHT
Through the compelling interviews of the lead prosecutor, the defense attorney and the police chief, “Guiding Light” tells the story of a young teen (Polly Hannah Klaas) in a small town in America who was kidnapped from her bedroom during a slumber party while her family was in the house. (documentary)
directed by India Anne Mitchell
FIDDLER ON THE MOON: JUDAISM IN SPACE
Documentary short, finally answers the question that has plagued scientists, theologians, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers.
directed by Daniel A. Miller, Seth Kramer and Jeremy Newberger
BLOCK 3 (5:00PM)
ONE MINUTE FILMS
Micro-Minute Film Festival Films
MANSPLAINING
Calling customer support is never easy.
directed by Joseph Columbo
AN ANONYMOUS DONATION
Inexperienced vigilantes decide to punish a deviant family man in the real world, after entrapping him online. The family man attempts to fight back, and makes it much worse.
directed by Conor McAdam
CARNAPPERS
Two degenerate gamblers try to pay off a debt by stealing a classic car and ransoming it back to the owner.
directed by Jim Harkins
THE LAST WORD
Two people with OCD struggle to fall asleep when they find themselves at the start of a developing romance.
directed by Robert Sartori
A CONVERSATION
A conversation between brothers about a struggling marriage.
directed by Jacob Archer
BLOCK 4 (6:30PM)
SUNLIT
Gigi confronts her childhood memories and adult realities, discovering and embracing the light and shadows that have shaped her.
directed by Francesca Giannola
THE MAILBOX
Every year in the United States, thousands of parents lose custody of their children. Many parents fear an unjust ruling can come at any moment, and upend their lives, and the lives of their children. This is the story of one woman, struggling with the fear that a judge's decision may take away custody of her children, through a simple letter in the mailbox.
directed by Adam Worth
HE MADE HIS BED
When he realizes how he hurt the son he left behind, a divorced father reconsiders how to best raise his two kids from his separate marriages.
directed by Maddy Freeman
CONSEQUENCES
A young man with a twisted sense of justice seeks vengeance for the death of his mother.
directed by Tony Carpinelli
DISCHARGE
As his world begins to crumble around him, a troubled police detective, who has tried to ignore the effects from trauma he suffered, must finally confront his past in order to begin healing and reclaim his present.
directed by Ryan Metcalf
BLOCK 5 (8:00pm)
OH！MY GOD
An elderly man meditates, but his mind is overwhelmed with worries, preventing peace.
directed by ruchen shang and I-wen Chen
IN MY MIND'S EYE
"Based on the true story of a retired Philadelphia area professional wedding photographer, Al Filippone and inspired by his heartfelt poem written for his first love, beloved wife, and professional partner, Linda Filippone who tragically passed away on Feb 18 2024 of colon cancer.
directed by Sophia Renata Zalipsky
REFLECTION
An introspective view of life from a middle-aged man.
directed by Jacob Archer
STARTING FROM SCRATCH
Baking a pie for the first time, a lonely widower with quiet determination, rediscovers hope and the sweetness of starting over.
directed by Levi Walker Marsh
ANOTHER DAY
An old man with Alzheimer's goes through his morning routine while being reminded of his forgotten loved ones.
directed by Payton A Reid, Derek J Montesano
THE PROF
Famous indie film director, Jack Gallucci, falls from favor. His chance meeting with Marigold McCormack forces him to face the mess he’s made of his career and decide if he has it in him to try again.
directed by Debra Markowitz
BACKSEAT GIRLS
Childhood friends run a beach radio station together while navigating through moments of doubts in their roles.
directed by Kelsey Zhen and Alize Abdelhak
AWARDS CEREMONY (9:45pm)
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Bar in the Woods (written by Robert Cunniff)
Don't Break Any Hearts (written by Bryan Huynh)
Halfway to Hoboken (written by Eddie Pitcher)
The Age of the Empath (written by Steve Brown)
The Fraud Couple (written by Jennifer Nordmark and Jonathan Smith)
BLOCK 1 (1:30pm)
MY LAST WORDS
After learning that his wife is going to leave him and that he doesn't have long to live, a novelist decides to isolate himself to try to write his masterpiece in the seclusion of a family friend's guest house. Once there, his failed attempt at suicide leads to his meeting a mysterious young woman who changes his life forever. (Feature)
directed by Adam Kiss
BLOCK 2 (3:30PM)
9 YEARS
The story of Chris Andersen, a former D3 college runner whose early life was wrought by loss and homelessness. Confused and questioning his purpose in life, Chris finds salvation as he discovers his passion for running at Ramapo College. (Documentary)
directed by Ryan Scully
BECOMING MARI JI
A poetic exploration of an Italian American woman's evolving connection to the Sikh Panjabi heritage and culture.
directed by Mariella Spagnolo
DON'T BE LATE, MYRA
Myra misses her school bus and must find her way back home alone. The short thriller takes a turn as she tries to dodge men harassing her on the streets of Lahore.
directed by Afia Serena Nathaniel
GUIDING LIGHT
Through the compelling interviews of the lead prosecutor, the defense attorney and the police chief, “Guiding Light” tells the story of a young teen (Polly Hannah Klaas) in a small town in America who was kidnapped from her bedroom during a slumber party while her family was in the house. (documentary)
directed by India Anne Mitchell
FIDDLER ON THE MOON: JUDAISM IN SPACE
Documentary short, finally answers the question that has plagued scientists, theologians, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers.
directed by Daniel A. Miller, Seth Kramer and Jeremy Newberger
BLOCK 3 (5:00PM)
ONE MINUTE FILMS
Micro-Minute Film Festival Films
MANSPLAINING
Calling customer support is never easy.
directed by Joseph Columbo
AN ANONYMOUS DONATION
Inexperienced vigilantes decide to punish a deviant family man in the real world, after entrapping him online. The family man attempts to fight back, and makes it much worse.
directed by Conor McAdam
CARNAPPERS
Two degenerate gamblers try to pay off a debt by stealing a classic car and ransoming it back to the owner.
directed by Jim Harkins
THE LAST WORD
Two people with OCD struggle to fall asleep when they find themselves at the start of a developing romance.
directed by Robert Sartori
A CONVERSATION
A conversation between brothers about a struggling marriage.
directed by Jacob Archer
BLOCK 4 (6:30PM)
SUNLIT
Gigi confronts her childhood memories and adult realities, discovering and embracing the light and shadows that have shaped her.
directed by Francesca Giannola
THE MAILBOX
Every year in the United States, thousands of parents lose custody of their children. Many parents fear an unjust ruling can come at any moment, and upend their lives, and the lives of their children. This is the story of one woman, struggling with the fear that a judge's decision may take away custody of her children, through a simple letter in the mailbox.
directed by Adam Worth
HE MADE HIS BED
When he realizes how he hurt the son he left behind, a divorced father reconsiders how to best raise his two kids from his separate marriages.
directed by Maddy Freeman
CONSEQUENCES
A young man with a twisted sense of justice seeks vengeance for the death of his mother.
directed by Tony Carpinelli
DISCHARGE
As his world begins to crumble around him, a troubled police detective, who has tried to ignore the effects from trauma he suffered, must finally confront his past in order to begin healing and reclaim his present.
directed by Ryan Metcalf
BLOCK 5 (8:00pm)
OH！MY GOD
An elderly man meditates, but his mind is overwhelmed with worries, preventing peace.
directed by ruchen shang and I-wen Chen
IN MY MIND'S EYE
"Based on the true story of a retired Philadelphia area professional wedding photographer, Al Filippone and inspired by his heartfelt poem written for his first love, beloved wife, and professional partner, Linda Filippone who tragically passed away on Feb 18 2024 of colon cancer.
directed by Sophia Renata Zalipsky
REFLECTION
An introspective view of life from a middle-aged man.
directed by Jacob Archer
STARTING FROM SCRATCH
Baking a pie for the first time, a lonely widower with quiet determination, rediscovers hope and the sweetness of starting over.
directed by Levi Walker Marsh
ANOTHER DAY
An old man with Alzheimer's goes through his morning routine while being reminded of his forgotten loved ones.
directed by Payton A Reid, Derek J Montesano
THE PROF
Famous indie film director, Jack Gallucci, falls from favor. His chance meeting with Marigold McCormack forces him to face the mess he’s made of his career and decide if he has it in him to try again.
directed by Debra Markowitz
BACKSEAT GIRLS
Childhood friends run a beach radio station together while navigating through moments of doubts in their roles.
directed by Kelsey Zhen and Alize Abdelhak
AWARDS CEREMONY (9:45pm)
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Bar in the Woods (written by Robert Cunniff)
Don't Break Any Hearts (written by Bryan Huynh)
Halfway to Hoboken (written by Eddie Pitcher)
The Age of the Empath (written by Steve Brown)
The Fraud Couple (written by Jennifer Nordmark and Jonathan Smith)
