JULY 21-22, 2021
WEDNESDAY
12PM
THE EDGE OF EXISTENCE (documentary feature)
The Edge of Existence is a long-format documentary, set in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, that sets out to uncover and document the untold story of human-wildlife conflict in Africa.
directed by James Suter and Charlie Luckock
1:30PM (documentary shorts
BROKEN
A nurse struggling to keep her sanity while fighting alongside her patients, as she battles one of the worst pandemic the world has seen.
directed by Allan Johnson
ONCE UPON A TIME
In December 2019, hundreds of thousands of people were forced to leave their homes under Russian bombardment. A documentary crew set out for Syria following an image of an exodus that appeared in the media.
directed by Emre Karapınar
KALLIOPE’S FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM
Watch Rachel overcome her debilitating fear of heights; documented before, during and after Kalliope guides her through a process.
directed by Kalliope Barlis
ONE ALL THE WAY
Three elderly New Jersey men search for the world's greatest Hot Texas Weiner, but along the way, discover what has happened to their hometown, Paterson, New Jersey.
directed by David Baram
4PM (NORTHERN HORROR FEST)
THE DEMON'S WALTZ (feature film)
Rebecca, a private investigator, is hired to look into the origins of a haunted TikTok Challenge that has purportedly caused several deaths.
directed by Ryan Callaway
6:30PM (NORTHERN HORROR FEST)
KEEPS BRINGING ME BACK
A young man is put into a hypnotic trance by a psychotherapist. Digging into the depths of his unconscious, he uncovers what he has feared most all along - himself. (music video)
directed by Blood cultures
TO BECOME A WITCH
A suburban girl makes a terrifying transition from her normal life into the world of the occult.
directed by Julian Martin
KARIM HUSSAIN AND THE REVIVAL OF GENRE CINEMA IN CANADA
Inhabited from an early age by a devouring passion for genre cinema, his singular self-taught career and his collaborations with filmmakers like Jay Baruchel and Brandon Cronenberg make him the proud representative of the vitality of a hard-hitting and uncompromising Ontarian genre cinema. (documentary)
directed by Joanne Belluco
PLAY DATE
A young girl is lured into her neighbor's house to meet a new friend and share some birthday cake. What could possibly go wrong?
directed by Herb Cremer and Joe Cremer
YOU'RE IT
A group of children decide to play a game of hide and seek to alleviate their boredom but nothing could prepare them for the outcome of this twisted game.
directed by Herb Cremer and Joe Cremer
SANCTUARY
A young woman believes her dead brother is sending her messages warning of the coming apocalypse.
directed by Lee Shorten
IN FRONT OF YOU
Lina has fallen victim to rape and not only is she suffering psychological trauma due to it, she has begun to face an entity that has become drawn to her after the rape.
directed by Adam Llamas
ECLIPSE
A psychological horror film that explores fear, fate, and the end of the universe.
directed by Andrew Bowcock
CYCLE
The girl who kills her boyfriend eventually finds out that the moment of murder happens again and again, each time changing a little. No matter what, her boyfriend dies even from touching her.
directed by Kirill Loginov
NOT SO ALONE
Ava - after hearing noises from upstairs - realizes she is not so alone. Who is in the house with her? Or rather; who is she in the house with?
directed by Veronica Tullo
8PM (NORTHERN HORROR FEST)
FEEL BETTER - COCOVERA
Two female characters take on the role of "murderous villains." (music video)
directed by Tian Tang
PLAY DEAD
Inspired by a true story of how a young woman’s house was broken into, and she pretends to still be asleep as the burglar ransacks her room.
directed by Stefan Varvaressos-Abdi
THE HAMMER EXERCISE
A young boy uses a guided meditation to gain confidence but it transforms him into what he hates the most.
directed by Matt Newby
OPEN UP
Adaline's unprocessed grief overtakes her reality as quarantine allows her to dive deep into her depression.
directed by JD Gonzales
KARMEN
A strong Latina woman plots revenge against her abusive husband.
directed by Jayleen S Perez
PERFECT
A troubled young woman is consumed with the yearning to find the perfect man in a crowded NYC dating scene, even if it means building one herself, piece by piece.
directed by Jeremiah Kipp
KOREATOWN GHOST STORY
In this supernatural horror tale based on a Korean ritual starring Margaret Cho and Lyrica Okano, a woman entertains a macabre marriage offer that would let her pursue her dreams, for better or for much much worse.
directed by Minsun Park & Teddy Tenenbaum
9:45PM
NORTHERN HORROR FEST AWARDS CEREMONY
THURSDAY
12PM (High School films)
DONUT DETECTIVE
BINDED
HUMAN ERROR
ONLY A FOOL
MY NAME IS VIOLET
GO FISH
LASTING IMPACT
WHISPERS
TWO TIME
ZOOM DATING
SECRET STASH RE-OPEN
#CANCELLED
TRANSCEND
LEAFS ARE CHANGING
CREATIVE BLOCK
1PM (1 MINUTE FILMS)
2PM
ROHINGYA ''PEOPLE FROM NOWHERE "
The film depicts very poignantly the suffering of Rohingyas. Facing persecution and state-sponsored violence in Myanmar, about 1 million Rohingyas have taken refuge in Bangladesh. (Trailer)
directed by Haider Khan
SED LIBERA NOS A MALO
The Church has adapted to the new security norms in the Covid-era, without renouncing to its rituals.
directed by Jack Salvadori
!NUR
Someone is running
directed by Sunniva Gangdal
VAGARY
A young woman's car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. After walking several miles in the snow, she comes upon a house and asks for help. The man welcomes her and notices her resemblance to his late wife, when she was younger. Then his plans unfold.
OUT THERE
Two friends reminisce about the past and consider the choices that led them to where they are.
directed by Mark Potenza
WINNER
As tryouts approach, a high school tennis player struggles to get the top spot on the team while practicing under psychologically difficult conditions from the coach
directed by Austin Chen
BEAR
Bear goes about his day struggling to make decisions and find motivation.
directed by Shine Lee
APHRODITE
It’s been a year since Eric lost his wife and hasn’t moved on. With no interest in a new relationship, he runs into a woman named Aphrodite, who he has seen from a distance on different occasions. Finally coming into contact, he eventually connects with her and begins a romance unexpected.
directed by Elroy Martinez Jr.
BUTTERFLY
Butterfly introduces a Girl who is trying to understand the reasons for dying young. She discovers that sometimes our sacrifices can be the biggest gifts to the people we love. Produced by 12 year old, Ariela Rozentul
directed by Arta Kallaba and Jessika Quintana
3:30PM
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
A maniac takes 3 innocent people hostage in hopes of finding inspiration.
directed by Sean Feuer
THE OTHER NIGHT
Jeremy meets up with his friend Red to discuss the horrible events that transpired three days prior.
directed by Jay Servedio
THE TRANSACTION
She walks the cold hard streets in high heels both a victim and a survivor. He lurks in the shadows pulling the strings and controlling her life.
directed by Patrick Eicner and George Firewalker Carlson
NOTICE ME
A woman begins to grow paranoid that she is being watched. As her paranoia grows, so does the likelihood that she is right.
directed by Yesi Rodriguez
AIR B & D
An author becomes the target of a sadistic couple at an Air B & B.
directed by Jayleen S Perez
5PM
KARMEN
A strong Latina woman plots revenge against her abusive husband.
directed by Jayleen S Perez
THE BULLET
Abel relives his brothers death through therapy. While trying to heal, he admits to feeling revengeful, and possibly acting on those feelings... Diving deep inside how violence in black communities really affect the family.
directed by Tyrell Jason and Chase Brown
A POET'S LIFE
Deserted by his muse, an aging poet begins to question his life's calling as his younger brother battles cancer. Starring David Marciano (Homeland, Bosch, The Shield).
directed by Brandon S. N. Butler
THE TIME IN BETWEEN THE SECONDS
Wendy's recovery from a tragic event leads her to make a selfless decision.
directed by Mark Clauburg
6:30PM
SHE'S A DEVIL
Mischievous devil wreaks havoc on The Wag until they receive help from the Man Upstairs! (music video)
directed by Brian Ostering and Amanda Duncan
KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR
A lovely couple get their relationship ruined when the girlfriend has to move far away. The boyfriend, always thinking of her and the good times they shared decides to go for a road trip. (music video)
directed by Michael Vincent Finazzo
BARKING ORDERS
When the entire British Royal family tragically dies, the Queen’s corgi finds himself next in line for the throne and in the seat of power. (animation)
directed by Alex Tullo
SHOWING UP
No one can break your heart unless for a time they’ve held it in their hands. Once someone truly loves you - even if it ends badly - they’re your family. Forever.
directed by Neil Fennell
OUR SONG
Our Song is an experimental comedy drama about Love, Loss and Lyrics. She loves him. He loves her. They lose each other - and the whole time they only speak in song lyrics.
directed by Jordan Henderson
A GOLDFISH CONTEMPLATES LIFE
A sad and lonely goldfish dreams of escaping his fish bowl so that he can fight zombies, halt global warming, and meet Justin Bieber.
directed by Robert Sebastian Webb
DEAR HANNAH
Camille, a struggling artist desperate for a muse, meets Hannah, a young girl with a personality bright enough to inspire the darkest days. The art they make is truly one of a kind. Until it's not.
directed by Veronica Tullo
DON'T JUMP
Patricia and Todd clash over a charity skydiving event. After both sides get advice from their friends, will they stay grounded or take the plunge?
directed by Loring Murtha
8PM
SHAKE & SWICHO - BROADWAY
Broadway is the first musical collaboration between Shake and SWICHO. Shake (New Jersey) and SWICHO (Houston, TX) filmed this video in Houston, New York City, and Metuchen, NJ. (music video)
directed by Shekhar Iyer, Dale Harish Ganesh, Akeil Shams-ul-hooda, and Gopinath Kumar
YET ANOTHER
Cooped up inside and overcome with boredom, a young boy ventures out of the house to find a little excitement--but it's not the first time.
directed by Tim Disbrow
RESONANCE
Hitman David and his protege Quinn venture through the woods on what they believe to be a simple assignment. As they reminisce about their past, they bring up questions about their futures.
directed by Alan Capinpin
ONCE A HERO
A reluctant superhero who rues the responsibility that comes with his power and has hung up his cape is confronted by a reporter whose hopes were crushed by his retirement.
directed by Andrew Kadikian
THE DELLA MORTE SISTERS
A recent death in the family brings three sisters together where they discover a shared dark past that changes everything they thought they knew about each other and their family.
directed by Bill Sorvino
THE KILLER ACROSS THE STREET
A paranoid, stay-at-home husband grows suspicious of his next door neighbor
directed by Adam Seccafico
9:45PM
BIFF AWARDS CEREMONY
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Chirstmas With My Father (written by David Apostolico)
Jersey's Finest (written by John Kerner)
Savannah and Pepperoni (written by Keith Jacobs)
WEDNESDAY
12PM
THE EDGE OF EXISTENCE (documentary feature)
The Edge of Existence is a long-format documentary, set in the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, that sets out to uncover and document the untold story of human-wildlife conflict in Africa.
directed by James Suter and Charlie Luckock
1:30PM (documentary shorts
BROKEN
A nurse struggling to keep her sanity while fighting alongside her patients, as she battles one of the worst pandemic the world has seen.
directed by Allan Johnson
ONCE UPON A TIME
In December 2019, hundreds of thousands of people were forced to leave their homes under Russian bombardment. A documentary crew set out for Syria following an image of an exodus that appeared in the media.
directed by Emre Karapınar
KALLIOPE’S FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM
Watch Rachel overcome her debilitating fear of heights; documented before, during and after Kalliope guides her through a process.
directed by Kalliope Barlis
ONE ALL THE WAY
Three elderly New Jersey men search for the world's greatest Hot Texas Weiner, but along the way, discover what has happened to their hometown, Paterson, New Jersey.
directed by David Baram
4PM (NORTHERN HORROR FEST)
THE DEMON'S WALTZ (feature film)
Rebecca, a private investigator, is hired to look into the origins of a haunted TikTok Challenge that has purportedly caused several deaths.
directed by Ryan Callaway
6:30PM (NORTHERN HORROR FEST)
KEEPS BRINGING ME BACK
A young man is put into a hypnotic trance by a psychotherapist. Digging into the depths of his unconscious, he uncovers what he has feared most all along - himself. (music video)
directed by Blood cultures
TO BECOME A WITCH
A suburban girl makes a terrifying transition from her normal life into the world of the occult.
directed by Julian Martin
KARIM HUSSAIN AND THE REVIVAL OF GENRE CINEMA IN CANADA
Inhabited from an early age by a devouring passion for genre cinema, his singular self-taught career and his collaborations with filmmakers like Jay Baruchel and Brandon Cronenberg make him the proud representative of the vitality of a hard-hitting and uncompromising Ontarian genre cinema. (documentary)
directed by Joanne Belluco
PLAY DATE
A young girl is lured into her neighbor's house to meet a new friend and share some birthday cake. What could possibly go wrong?
directed by Herb Cremer and Joe Cremer
YOU'RE IT
A group of children decide to play a game of hide and seek to alleviate their boredom but nothing could prepare them for the outcome of this twisted game.
directed by Herb Cremer and Joe Cremer
SANCTUARY
A young woman believes her dead brother is sending her messages warning of the coming apocalypse.
directed by Lee Shorten
IN FRONT OF YOU
Lina has fallen victim to rape and not only is she suffering psychological trauma due to it, she has begun to face an entity that has become drawn to her after the rape.
directed by Adam Llamas
ECLIPSE
A psychological horror film that explores fear, fate, and the end of the universe.
directed by Andrew Bowcock
CYCLE
The girl who kills her boyfriend eventually finds out that the moment of murder happens again and again, each time changing a little. No matter what, her boyfriend dies even from touching her.
directed by Kirill Loginov
NOT SO ALONE
Ava - after hearing noises from upstairs - realizes she is not so alone. Who is in the house with her? Or rather; who is she in the house with?
directed by Veronica Tullo
8PM (NORTHERN HORROR FEST)
FEEL BETTER - COCOVERA
Two female characters take on the role of "murderous villains." (music video)
directed by Tian Tang
PLAY DEAD
Inspired by a true story of how a young woman’s house was broken into, and she pretends to still be asleep as the burglar ransacks her room.
directed by Stefan Varvaressos-Abdi
THE HAMMER EXERCISE
A young boy uses a guided meditation to gain confidence but it transforms him into what he hates the most.
directed by Matt Newby
OPEN UP
Adaline's unprocessed grief overtakes her reality as quarantine allows her to dive deep into her depression.
directed by JD Gonzales
KARMEN
A strong Latina woman plots revenge against her abusive husband.
directed by Jayleen S Perez
PERFECT
A troubled young woman is consumed with the yearning to find the perfect man in a crowded NYC dating scene, even if it means building one herself, piece by piece.
directed by Jeremiah Kipp
KOREATOWN GHOST STORY
In this supernatural horror tale based on a Korean ritual starring Margaret Cho and Lyrica Okano, a woman entertains a macabre marriage offer that would let her pursue her dreams, for better or for much much worse.
directed by Minsun Park & Teddy Tenenbaum
9:45PM
NORTHERN HORROR FEST AWARDS CEREMONY
THURSDAY
12PM (High School films)
DONUT DETECTIVE
BINDED
HUMAN ERROR
ONLY A FOOL
MY NAME IS VIOLET
GO FISH
LASTING IMPACT
WHISPERS
TWO TIME
ZOOM DATING
SECRET STASH RE-OPEN
#CANCELLED
TRANSCEND
LEAFS ARE CHANGING
CREATIVE BLOCK
1PM (1 MINUTE FILMS)
2PM
ROHINGYA ''PEOPLE FROM NOWHERE "
The film depicts very poignantly the suffering of Rohingyas. Facing persecution and state-sponsored violence in Myanmar, about 1 million Rohingyas have taken refuge in Bangladesh. (Trailer)
directed by Haider Khan
SED LIBERA NOS A MALO
The Church has adapted to the new security norms in the Covid-era, without renouncing to its rituals.
directed by Jack Salvadori
!NUR
Someone is running
directed by Sunniva Gangdal
VAGARY
A young woman's car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. After walking several miles in the snow, she comes upon a house and asks for help. The man welcomes her and notices her resemblance to his late wife, when she was younger. Then his plans unfold.
OUT THERE
Two friends reminisce about the past and consider the choices that led them to where they are.
directed by Mark Potenza
WINNER
As tryouts approach, a high school tennis player struggles to get the top spot on the team while practicing under psychologically difficult conditions from the coach
directed by Austin Chen
BEAR
Bear goes about his day struggling to make decisions and find motivation.
directed by Shine Lee
APHRODITE
It’s been a year since Eric lost his wife and hasn’t moved on. With no interest in a new relationship, he runs into a woman named Aphrodite, who he has seen from a distance on different occasions. Finally coming into contact, he eventually connects with her and begins a romance unexpected.
directed by Elroy Martinez Jr.
BUTTERFLY
Butterfly introduces a Girl who is trying to understand the reasons for dying young. She discovers that sometimes our sacrifices can be the biggest gifts to the people we love. Produced by 12 year old, Ariela Rozentul
directed by Arta Kallaba and Jessika Quintana
3:30PM
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
A maniac takes 3 innocent people hostage in hopes of finding inspiration.
directed by Sean Feuer
THE OTHER NIGHT
Jeremy meets up with his friend Red to discuss the horrible events that transpired three days prior.
directed by Jay Servedio
THE TRANSACTION
She walks the cold hard streets in high heels both a victim and a survivor. He lurks in the shadows pulling the strings and controlling her life.
directed by Patrick Eicner and George Firewalker Carlson
NOTICE ME
A woman begins to grow paranoid that she is being watched. As her paranoia grows, so does the likelihood that she is right.
directed by Yesi Rodriguez
AIR B & D
An author becomes the target of a sadistic couple at an Air B & B.
directed by Jayleen S Perez
5PM
KARMEN
A strong Latina woman plots revenge against her abusive husband.
directed by Jayleen S Perez
THE BULLET
Abel relives his brothers death through therapy. While trying to heal, he admits to feeling revengeful, and possibly acting on those feelings... Diving deep inside how violence in black communities really affect the family.
directed by Tyrell Jason and Chase Brown
A POET'S LIFE
Deserted by his muse, an aging poet begins to question his life's calling as his younger brother battles cancer. Starring David Marciano (Homeland, Bosch, The Shield).
directed by Brandon S. N. Butler
THE TIME IN BETWEEN THE SECONDS
Wendy's recovery from a tragic event leads her to make a selfless decision.
directed by Mark Clauburg
6:30PM
SHE'S A DEVIL
Mischievous devil wreaks havoc on The Wag until they receive help from the Man Upstairs! (music video)
directed by Brian Ostering and Amanda Duncan
KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR
A lovely couple get their relationship ruined when the girlfriend has to move far away. The boyfriend, always thinking of her and the good times they shared decides to go for a road trip. (music video)
directed by Michael Vincent Finazzo
BARKING ORDERS
When the entire British Royal family tragically dies, the Queen’s corgi finds himself next in line for the throne and in the seat of power. (animation)
directed by Alex Tullo
SHOWING UP
No one can break your heart unless for a time they’ve held it in their hands. Once someone truly loves you - even if it ends badly - they’re your family. Forever.
directed by Neil Fennell
OUR SONG
Our Song is an experimental comedy drama about Love, Loss and Lyrics. She loves him. He loves her. They lose each other - and the whole time they only speak in song lyrics.
directed by Jordan Henderson
A GOLDFISH CONTEMPLATES LIFE
A sad and lonely goldfish dreams of escaping his fish bowl so that he can fight zombies, halt global warming, and meet Justin Bieber.
directed by Robert Sebastian Webb
DEAR HANNAH
Camille, a struggling artist desperate for a muse, meets Hannah, a young girl with a personality bright enough to inspire the darkest days. The art they make is truly one of a kind. Until it's not.
directed by Veronica Tullo
DON'T JUMP
Patricia and Todd clash over a charity skydiving event. After both sides get advice from their friends, will they stay grounded or take the plunge?
directed by Loring Murtha
8PM
SHAKE & SWICHO - BROADWAY
Broadway is the first musical collaboration between Shake and SWICHO. Shake (New Jersey) and SWICHO (Houston, TX) filmed this video in Houston, New York City, and Metuchen, NJ. (music video)
directed by Shekhar Iyer, Dale Harish Ganesh, Akeil Shams-ul-hooda, and Gopinath Kumar
YET ANOTHER
Cooped up inside and overcome with boredom, a young boy ventures out of the house to find a little excitement--but it's not the first time.
directed by Tim Disbrow
RESONANCE
Hitman David and his protege Quinn venture through the woods on what they believe to be a simple assignment. As they reminisce about their past, they bring up questions about their futures.
directed by Alan Capinpin
ONCE A HERO
A reluctant superhero who rues the responsibility that comes with his power and has hung up his cape is confronted by a reporter whose hopes were crushed by his retirement.
directed by Andrew Kadikian
THE DELLA MORTE SISTERS
A recent death in the family brings three sisters together where they discover a shared dark past that changes everything they thought they knew about each other and their family.
directed by Bill Sorvino
THE KILLER ACROSS THE STREET
A paranoid, stay-at-home husband grows suspicious of his next door neighbor
directed by Adam Seccafico
9:45PM
BIFF AWARDS CEREMONY
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Chirstmas With My Father (written by David Apostolico)
Jersey's Finest (written by John Kerner)
Savannah and Pepperoni (written by Keith Jacobs)
