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A Film by: Christian de Rezendes and Christian O'Neill
On February 20th, 2003, the 4th largest nightclub fire in American history
claimed the lives of
100 people. This film is about one of them.
A Staten Island Christmas Story
A Film by: Artie Davis
Alter Ego
A film by:Jason Fisher
Live action Superheros
Arizona Seaside
A Film by: Alla Shemer
Ayoung Kazakhstan factory worker with Nashville dreams, is duped by a wannabe pimp and oddball gangster. Through a comedy of errors she crosses paths with a sweet conman moonlighting as a Robin Hood for stray animals. Both on the run from gangsters they end up at ARIZONA SEASIDE, a rundown motel. Their short but very eventful stay has some unexpected consequences.
Arousal
A Film by: Richard Christian Matheson
Not included in judging
Butterflies and Hurricanes
A film by: Jeanine Corbet
A documentary which follows Alisanne Casey, a female Thai boxer,
24 hours before, during and after one of her fights.
Diary of a Ghost
A film by: Joe Minnella
Jasper Taldo, a compulsive and work obsessed man has decided to retire
from his career as a private investigator. Everything goes wrong for Jasper
when a girl, his instincts and an all too familiar case keeps him on the job for one more day.
Drum Grot
A film by: Chris Galletta
Electrical Skeletal
A film by: Brian Lonano
Horrifying and hilarious events occur in a deserted graveyard. Featuring an
old gravedigger, step motion animation and music by Casket Architects.
This movie is a unique return to the “B” Sci-Fi and Horror movies of the 1950’s.
Final Edition
A film by: Lance Reha
Hank Diddle has been entertaining children as the lovable ‘Diddles the Clown' for more than 30 years. But, a dark side has emerged tearing Hank's life to shreds. Hank's life will be forever changed for the reflection in the mirror isn't always your own.
Happy Walter
A film by: Zoje Stage
The daughter of an eccentric Andy Warhol - meets- Homer Simpson artist
tries to reconnect with her wayward father in this mockumentary about art,
fame and dysfunctional families.
How it Really Happened
A film by: Jason Fisher
A comedy short about the bible and its origin
Joseph Henry
A film by: Phil Allocco
A psychological drama of loss and unfulfilled potential. The narrative explores innocence and wisdom, hope and regret through, what seems to be an ordinary conversation between two strangers, a man and a boy who meet at a bus stop. The story unfolds through a fragmented narrative and distorted time line blurring the lines between dreams, reality and memory.
Liar’s Pendulum
A Film by: Andrew Flores & Christina Werkmeister
Set in a fictitious city of Johanna in the near future. The main character, Johnny Joe Blue, is a
charismatic, street-smart ex cop turned private eye/bounty hunter. Dauntless and of dubious nobility, he is on the run from pernicious forces bent on stopping him from getting his hands on top secret, stolen research technology that everyone wants but only he knows how to acquire.
Man - Up
A film by: Miles Maker
A returning Gulf War soldier copes with fatherhood and divorce.
Messinger
A film by: Gary Beeber
Take a ride with Kamikaze, New York City’s most legendary bike messenger and world class character. Be part of the action and learn the street wisdom he’s gleaned about work, women and the meaning of life from his 25 years on NYC’s streets.
Mop That!
A film by: Dave Broitman
In this silent film, late night supermarket manager BEN loves to harrass JACK the mop boy. When a comely customer, MELINDA, enters the store, all eyes divert to her. Ben approaches Melinda with his classless style and proceeds to turn her off. Distracted, Melinda bumps a shelf filled with bottles of Prune Juice. As the Prune Juice comes crashing down, Jack races to save her, but Ben oblivious to Melinda’s danger, takes Jack’s charge as a challenge and prepares to knock him down. Can Jack save our Melinda before she gets pruned?
My War, My story
A film by: Andy Blood
18 men and women talk about their experiences in Iraq. We travelled across the USA to meet with Vets who have put their lives on the line for their country. Told in their own words this is not an snti-military film, however, most of the soldiers are against the Iraq War after experiencing it.
No More and Not yet
A Film by: Evan Curtis
An exploration of the Metaphoric darkness surrounding the experience of growing up.
Paper Girl
A film by Michael Distelkamp
Inspired by true events, this is the engaging story of a young girl sent away from her homeland after a natural disaster. Unfortunately, her new home is a surrealistic city of corruption and moral decay.
Pride
A film by: Daviston Lowe
Real people with real issues concerning the gay community, View the issues with hetterosexuals as they go toe to toe in confrontations.
Shroud
A film by: Domenico
Snitch Killers
A film by: Sean Montgomery and Dary L. Caldwell
This film is a thriller chaser where a guy witnesses a murder and lives to talk about it.
Soul Survivor: An Evolution of Beauty
A film by: Nicholas Serenati
A professional horse trainer with over thirty years of experience undergoes
twelve hours of reconstructive facial surgery. It’s a new day and Leslie begins
to reclaim her life, identity and passion.
Spanish Harlem “For Love n Money”
A film by: Dr. Neisha Alvarado
Nemo who is a stereotypical playboy is caught in the crossfire of two
pregnant women and their fathers who are part of the Italian and Latino groups.
Stuperheroes
A film by: John Bellotti
Animated tales of a bunch of idiots with stupid super powers.
The Apologist
A film by: Dave Broitman
Joe is a serial apologist. Totally self-absorbed, he says “I’m sorry” so often,
even he doesn’t know what the words mean anymore, that is, until a female
he tramples refuses his apology.
The Artist
A film by: Kimbra Eberly -- (Not included in the judging)
Like all of us, Monica has been searching for true love. Even though the signs say something different, she believes she has found the perfect guy.
The Frame of Truth
A film by: Adrian Thomas
Forgiveness is earned. Father Salem believes that he has been washed
of his transgressions. A spirit must remind him of the price that he must pay.
The Girl who could run 600 miles per hour.
A film by: Mark Thimijan
An average office worker hates his life. In an attempt to break out he
meets a girl who can run 600 miles per hour and his perspective is altered.
The Lenny and Phil Story
A film by: Mike Curcuru
Comedy
The Underground: New York Ping Pong
A film by: Mark Annotto
Far beneath New York City’s streets, there is a world. A world that few know of, where only the best are allowed to compete. For centuries it was controlled by the Italians. Today, it is dominated by the Chinese. He who continues the age-old struggle and seeks to turn back time. He is the last hope for a dying race ruled by a dying past and imprisoned within their memories in a dying land.
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