Saturday May 18 2019

SATURDAY MAY 18, 2019

BANDS – TV Pilot

Directed by Barrett Shuler – New York

Bands is an ensemble dramedy that follows a local indie band through the highs and lows of a music scene that could care less about them.

VIETNAM AFTERMATH – Short Film

Directed by Tom Phillips – New Jersey

More than 40 years have passed since the official end of the Vietnam War. For years, many veterans of this war refused to talk about their experience. Now, however, as many begin to die out, four Vets that belong to the New Jersey Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial have decided to share their stories for the first time.

A TALL DRINK OF WALTER – Short Film

Directed by Grace Soriano – New Jersey

A strange outsider harboring a secret looks for lodging in the home of a lustful woman with many questions.

THIS IS CHIP – TV Pilot

Directed by Marta Gac – New York

A once “legendary” creative director must adapt to the new millennial culture of modern-day Madison Ave.

SIMPLE CONJECTURE – Short Film

Directed by J Gabriel – Tennessee

Tiffany’s parents send her to Dr. Miller after her suicide attempt, a decision they may regret.

PHOENIX – Documentary

Directed by Anat Tel – Israel

Phoenix, 32 years old, was born and raised in the African Hebrew Israelite community, located in the city of Dimona, the desert of Israel. When Phoenix was 3 years old, his father was expelled from the community and sent back to the USA, after being suspected of revealing some of the community’s innermost secrets. Phoenix decided to return to the Hebrew Community and to his parents. He knows he deserves to be happy.

31ST OF DECEMBERS – Short Film

Directed by James Grimley – United Kingdom

A lonely and unsettled Sam is looking to find love every New Year’s Eve with Rose the call girl. Hiding from their true identities stalls Sam’s best efforts, to find out more about his affection towards Rose.

ANYWHERE IS HERE – Feature Film

Directed by Ian Lettire – New Jersey ​

Sarah Dawson, a teenaged girl, endures life at the hands of a corrupt and abusive father and a neglectful mother. A victim who sees no other option, Sarah devises a plan to steal her dad’s money and flee with her best friend Ben. Unfortunately, things go terribly awry, and Sarah is unwittingly thrown into her father’s nefarious world of white-collar crime.

THE SUGGESTION BOX – Short Film

Directed by Jonathan D’Ambrosio – New Jersey

The Suggestion Box tells the story of Lucy and Sam, two flawed but likable characters who have managed to survive a toxic relationship with one another and now, in one day, are forced to confront all of the wrong decisions and poor choices they have made.

ROARING TIDES – Short Film

Directed by Aly Mang – New Jersey

Roaring Tides is a twisted love-story that dives into the deeper understanding of what we all go through as humans and couples in this lifetime. The film explores love, loss, and the heartache of human existence – the confusion and power struggles we go through, while ultimately discovering our truth and purpose.

POSTAL – Feature Film

Directed by Tyler Falbo – Georgia

Elyse Dufour, Steve Coulter, Megan Hayes

A dark comedy based on true events, Postal reimagines the emotional meltdown of Philip Tress, a Jacksonville millennial described by local media as “unable to break from a psychotic, unrequited love affair.” Phil’s downfall gained notoriety as his breakdown was documented by multiple recordings of calls Phil made to a customer service agent at an international shipping company.

MYSTERY MANSION – Short Film

Directed by Joseph Whelski – New York

Three incredibly incapable men are tasked with guarding a mystical mansion, by any means necessary

MAELSTROM – Short Film

Directed by Carlos Gomez-Trigo – Spain

Karl spins the spoon from his coffee. Something spins even faster inside Tony’s head

GREENKEEPER – Short Film

Directed by Lisa Nunez – Germany ​

Guenther is a greenkeeper with body and soul. Unfortunately, his soccer club stays far behind his ambitions. Since they are about to relegate again, it is on him to save the honor of his team.