2017 GROVE FILM FESTIVAL FILM DESCRIPTIONS
June 14, 2017
5:30-7PM BLOCK 1A
VOM-POCKET
Introducing the world’s most illustrious uninhibited vomiting public purging accessory: Vom-Pocket. 14min.
directed by Louis Cristello
UNCLEAN
A film about a woman, her vacuum, and the devil. 20min.
directed by Todd Bevan
FAMILY, INC.
About a family that tries to spread the ashes of their recently deceased mother, only to encounter negligible situations that lead to an awkward reunion. 18min.
directed by William Meade
MOVING ALONG
Five friends in their twenties try to figure out life while all living in the same house. 20min.
directed by Agron Karameti
5:30-7PM BLOCK 1B
MOUNTAINS
What happens when you look up? Take a leap and find where the lines between our everyday lives and the fantastical take flight. 4min. Music Video.
directed by Laurie Berenhaus
SMALL TALK
A modern day lack-of-love story, where a couple easily maneuvers through the mundane, but struggles with everything that actually matters. 5min.
directed by Rob Maloof
YOUTH – DAUGHTER
A music video which incorporates a true artwork made with strong emotions and a sense of love. 4min. Music Video.
directed by Daniel Chan
TENACITY
A man and his wife get into a serious car crash, resulting in the loss of the man's wife. He is having a hard time coping with her death. He sees visions of her in a heavenly place and he decides the only purpose he has left is to find out what the dreams meant. 14min.
directed by Zack Carlascio
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Caitlyn Flyer, a newly published author, uses her craft to express how she wishes her life was, but finds her reality and her fantasy mixing. 44min.
directed by Sarah Jones Dittmeier
7-8:30PM BLOCK 2A
EVERYTHING: WHY CITIZENS SHOULD KNOW THEIR U.S. CONSTITUTION
Everything: Why Citizens Should Know Their U.S. Constitution. 1min. Documentary.
directed by Emily Kitzmille
LET IT ALL GO
Sergeant James Powell is suffering from severe PTSD. While self-medicating and contemplating his future on a cold and cloudy day in Brooklyn, he experiences a chance encounter with his estranged family as the music and lyrics by B.O.S.S help to soothe his soul. 4min. Music Video.
directed by Abdul Malik Abbott
ALL AMERICAN
72 years later, WWII hero Les Cruise flies again on the same plane from D-Day. This time his family boarded with him. The film also explores his familial journey: from orphan to great-grandfather. 9min. Documentary.
directed by Michael Ayjian and Stephen Skeel
FINDING CLIVE TEASER TRAILER
A comedy with songs about modern romance, as seen through the eyes of one of life's undateables. 2min. Trailer.
directed by Deva Palmier
TAGATI
A scheming wife. A ruthless mercenary. A mark unlike anything he has ever experienced. Tonight the world will become a much stranger place for the baddest hit man in town. 11min.
directed by Bill Haley
MAN AT THE DOOR
An episodic tale of Eric, a doorman in an upscale New York apartment building. Weaving together disparate stories featuring wealthy spoiled heirs, a mysterious "kept" woman, eccentric rent-stabilized families and carnivorous therapy patients. 12min.
directed by Sean Slater
REALITY DISORDER
Two struggling independent producers in New York City, are desperate for a hit series. After a promising meeting with a television network, they set off to make a reality show with Gerard's rich playboy cousin. 32min.
directed by Gerard Bianco Jr.
7-8:30PM BLOCK 2B
THE SANDI CONNECTION EPISODE 1
Psychic healer Sandi Athey connects with the universe unlike anyone. Many years ago, Sandi had a horrifying experience that led her to discover abilities she never knew she possessed. 8min. Documentary.
directed by Lorenzo Olson
CUFFS & SHIELD (FEATURE FILM)
With the short term memory loss of Detective Joe Cuffs, Detective Maria Shield is left a little more than she can handle. As if that's not enough, she's also left dealing with her nephew Dino and other interesting characters. 70min. Feature Film.
directed by Mauricio Ovalle
8:30-10PM BLOCK 3A
LOU
A man concerned with pleasing others has to deal with an unspeakable tragedy while some of his friends pay him an unexpected visit. 6min.
directed by Miguel Garzon Martinez
GWENDOLYN
Gwendolyn has been waiting 20 years for revenge against the man who killed her parents. Now she may finally get it. 5min.
Directed by Larry Rosen
THE VOW
An assassin enlists the help of her former partner and lover for a dangerous revenge hit. But he fears she might be there for revenge against him as well. 7min.
ADDLE STRIFE
Two US Paratroopers, who are at odds with each other, agree to track down an injured German soldier after a failed American ambush. Their hunt leads them through the French countryside to a final standoff outside a timeworn farmhouse. 10min.
directed by Karl Ryan Erikson
LET'S PLAY DEAD GIRL
Inspired by a true event, a cautionary tale about two best friends, who create a website revolving around Alto, a mystical being living in their imagination. Soon, their obsession with Alto runs wild as they hatch a plan to murder their friend. 24min.
directed by Christian A. Morán
8:30-10PM BLOCK 3B
WINTER SNOW
This film was created on the only day of snow during the month of Feburary in Bejing. Within the film a variety of unique and rare shots have been put into play. 4min. Music Video.
directed by Daniel Chan
TRIANGLE
A man wakes up in present day, dumbfounded and confused. He begins his journey back to the only place he believes is his home. 9min.
directed by Christopher Fox
DATE & TIME
A young couple, awash in the glow of new found love, find their fragile bond tested as they go back in time and find that memory is imperfect and they may not be who they thought they were. 16min.
directed by Craig Nobbs
ANNA ROBOT
A heartbroken man picks up the pieces of his broken relationship with the help of his new robotically-engineered domestic companion. 15min.
directed by Chris Russell
CANDYLAND
David is an All-American teenage boy, who after going to prom alone, his father convinces him to go to the local whore house so he can lose his virginity. While there, he makes a life changing realization. 17min.
directed by Desmond Goldson
SCREENPLAYS
American Snake Pit written by Dan Tomasulo
Leave written by Alysha Haran
Malika written by Carlos Mesber
June 14, 2017
5:30-7PM BLOCK 1A
VOM-POCKET
Introducing the world’s most illustrious uninhibited vomiting public purging accessory: Vom-Pocket. 14min.
directed by Louis Cristello
UNCLEAN
A film about a woman, her vacuum, and the devil. 20min.
directed by Todd Bevan
FAMILY, INC.
About a family that tries to spread the ashes of their recently deceased mother, only to encounter negligible situations that lead to an awkward reunion. 18min.
directed by William Meade
MOVING ALONG
Five friends in their twenties try to figure out life while all living in the same house. 20min.
directed by Agron Karameti
5:30-7PM BLOCK 1B
MOUNTAINS
What happens when you look up? Take a leap and find where the lines between our everyday lives and the fantastical take flight. 4min. Music Video.
directed by Laurie Berenhaus
SMALL TALK
A modern day lack-of-love story, where a couple easily maneuvers through the mundane, but struggles with everything that actually matters. 5min.
directed by Rob Maloof
YOUTH – DAUGHTER
A music video which incorporates a true artwork made with strong emotions and a sense of love. 4min. Music Video.
directed by Daniel Chan
TENACITY
A man and his wife get into a serious car crash, resulting in the loss of the man's wife. He is having a hard time coping with her death. He sees visions of her in a heavenly place and he decides the only purpose he has left is to find out what the dreams meant. 14min.
directed by Zack Carlascio
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Caitlyn Flyer, a newly published author, uses her craft to express how she wishes her life was, but finds her reality and her fantasy mixing. 44min.
directed by Sarah Jones Dittmeier
7-8:30PM BLOCK 2A
EVERYTHING: WHY CITIZENS SHOULD KNOW THEIR U.S. CONSTITUTION
Everything: Why Citizens Should Know Their U.S. Constitution. 1min. Documentary.
directed by Emily Kitzmille
LET IT ALL GO
Sergeant James Powell is suffering from severe PTSD. While self-medicating and contemplating his future on a cold and cloudy day in Brooklyn, he experiences a chance encounter with his estranged family as the music and lyrics by B.O.S.S help to soothe his soul. 4min. Music Video.
directed by Abdul Malik Abbott
ALL AMERICAN
72 years later, WWII hero Les Cruise flies again on the same plane from D-Day. This time his family boarded with him. The film also explores his familial journey: from orphan to great-grandfather. 9min. Documentary.
directed by Michael Ayjian and Stephen Skeel
FINDING CLIVE TEASER TRAILER
A comedy with songs about modern romance, as seen through the eyes of one of life's undateables. 2min. Trailer.
directed by Deva Palmier
TAGATI
A scheming wife. A ruthless mercenary. A mark unlike anything he has ever experienced. Tonight the world will become a much stranger place for the baddest hit man in town. 11min.
directed by Bill Haley
MAN AT THE DOOR
An episodic tale of Eric, a doorman in an upscale New York apartment building. Weaving together disparate stories featuring wealthy spoiled heirs, a mysterious "kept" woman, eccentric rent-stabilized families and carnivorous therapy patients. 12min.
directed by Sean Slater
REALITY DISORDER
Two struggling independent producers in New York City, are desperate for a hit series. After a promising meeting with a television network, they set off to make a reality show with Gerard's rich playboy cousin. 32min.
directed by Gerard Bianco Jr.
7-8:30PM BLOCK 2B
THE SANDI CONNECTION EPISODE 1
Psychic healer Sandi Athey connects with the universe unlike anyone. Many years ago, Sandi had a horrifying experience that led her to discover abilities she never knew she possessed. 8min. Documentary.
directed by Lorenzo Olson
CUFFS & SHIELD (FEATURE FILM)
With the short term memory loss of Detective Joe Cuffs, Detective Maria Shield is left a little more than she can handle. As if that's not enough, she's also left dealing with her nephew Dino and other interesting characters. 70min. Feature Film.
directed by Mauricio Ovalle
8:30-10PM BLOCK 3A
LOU
A man concerned with pleasing others has to deal with an unspeakable tragedy while some of his friends pay him an unexpected visit. 6min.
directed by Miguel Garzon Martinez
GWENDOLYN
Gwendolyn has been waiting 20 years for revenge against the man who killed her parents. Now she may finally get it. 5min.
Directed by Larry Rosen
THE VOW
An assassin enlists the help of her former partner and lover for a dangerous revenge hit. But he fears she might be there for revenge against him as well. 7min.
ADDLE STRIFE
Two US Paratroopers, who are at odds with each other, agree to track down an injured German soldier after a failed American ambush. Their hunt leads them through the French countryside to a final standoff outside a timeworn farmhouse. 10min.
directed by Karl Ryan Erikson
LET'S PLAY DEAD GIRL
Inspired by a true event, a cautionary tale about two best friends, who create a website revolving around Alto, a mystical being living in their imagination. Soon, their obsession with Alto runs wild as they hatch a plan to murder their friend. 24min.
directed by Christian A. Morán
8:30-10PM BLOCK 3B
WINTER SNOW
This film was created on the only day of snow during the month of Feburary in Bejing. Within the film a variety of unique and rare shots have been put into play. 4min. Music Video.
directed by Daniel Chan
TRIANGLE
A man wakes up in present day, dumbfounded and confused. He begins his journey back to the only place he believes is his home. 9min.
directed by Christopher Fox
DATE & TIME
A young couple, awash in the glow of new found love, find their fragile bond tested as they go back in time and find that memory is imperfect and they may not be who they thought they were. 16min.
directed by Craig Nobbs
ANNA ROBOT
A heartbroken man picks up the pieces of his broken relationship with the help of his new robotically-engineered domestic companion. 15min.
directed by Chris Russell
CANDYLAND
David is an All-American teenage boy, who after going to prom alone, his father convinces him to go to the local whore house so he can lose his virginity. While there, he makes a life changing realization. 17min.
directed by Desmond Goldson
SCREENPLAYS
American Snake Pit written by Dan Tomasulo
Leave written by Alysha Haran
Malika written by Carlos Mesber
