2018 GROVE FILM FESTIVAL FILMS
June 27, 2018
6-7:30PM BLOCK 1A
LEADING STORY - INK ON YOUR HANDS
In the times of Buzzfeed breaking news, a young beat reporter tries to snag a fired West Wing wonk for an inside scoop and in spite of her efforts, everything becomes what’s political always becomes personal.
directed by Alyssa Rallo Bennett
OFF THE BEAT
Finding the heart of the beat is not always easy...
directed by Alyssa Rallo Bennett
CLICK
A war widow realizes that sometimes the smallest sound has the biggest impact.
directed by R.G. Rader
ALONG THE DRIVE
While on a cross-country road trip, West picks up a hitchhiker, named East. The two develop a romantic relationship, but East might have ulterior motives.
VIALS
Gateway Drug and Surgical, a local pharmacy run by the ornery pharmacist Rich must contend with unruly customers, a possible corporate takeover, his rebellious daughter Lisa, the arrogant technician Joe, and Doug, the timid intern.
directed by Alex Ayala, Chris Karr
MAN FROM MARS
An Astronaut, the first man to walk on Mars, is suffering from PTSD from something he saw that he wasn't supposed to.
6-7:30PM BLOCK 1B
SHOW LIVES HERE
A lonely donut shop worker in a rural Nebraska town ruminates on the power dynamics of his relationship with his customers.
directed by Michael Middleton
CHIP MCDOUGAL: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - 'CHIP'S BIG WEEKEND'
Chip McDougal is the leader and sole member of the Neighborhood Watch. He's here to keep the neighborhood safe, happy and secure.. Even if no one wants him to.
directed by Vince Arrigo
PICKING UP THE WORK
A surreal comedy about millennial unemployment.
directed by
Phrancis Gladpong, Francis Agyapong, Phillip Gladkov
ON MY SHOULDER
Lilly, destroyed by the loss of her mother, is visited by an Angel and a Devil. Unsure of whether these two beings are real or if she is losing her mind she tries to ignore them. She quickly discovers, they are real and sent by her mother to try to bring happiness back in her life by helping her to find a soul-mate.
directed by Kaye Tuckerman
7:30-9PM BLOCK 2A
THE LAST GOODBYE
On the day of Kyley's wedding, her ex pays her a visit to clear what is on his mind and let her know that she is making a mistake.
CADENZA
Two soldiers share a brief respite while fleeing battle.
directed by Evan Ari Kelman
BLESS ME FATHER
A young up and coming gangster's soul is tested. He is contracted to kill by the mobsters who killed his father. If he doesn't fulfill his contract, they will kill him. If he does, he will lose his soul. His life or his soul?
directed by Gianni McLaughlin
BANANA BREAD
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Jade's life is in a time loop. Every day, she does the same exact thing: she bakes banana bread.
directed by Foad Faridzadeh
TO BE NORMAL
William has his first session with Dr. Joseph, a psychiatrist. As Dr. Joseph discovers what's been troubling William, he searches for the right method to help him. But what Dr. Joseph doesn't know is that William is not the man he appears to be.
directed by Lance J. Reha
WE HAVE YOUR WIFE
Two criminals kidnap a man's wife. When they call with their ransom demands, they are very surprised with his response.
directed by Jim Ford
HOME EARLY
Dustin comes home early to surprise his wife, Holly. However, he is in for the surprise. Then there is hell to pay.
7:30-9PM BLOCK 2B
KRYPTONIGHTS
Two Narcotic Officers must keep their drug addict brother off the streets while on the trail of a ruthless drug dealer. (feature)
directed by Richard Lampone, Craig Colasanti
SCREENPLAYS
`76 written by John Avino
RAIN ON THE RIVER written by Jeffrey Morin
STORE POLICY written by Ellen Raines
SYRIAN OCEAN written by Jeffrey Morin
June 27, 2018
6-7:30PM BLOCK 1A
LEADING STORY - INK ON YOUR HANDS
In the times of Buzzfeed breaking news, a young beat reporter tries to snag a fired West Wing wonk for an inside scoop and in spite of her efforts, everything becomes what’s political always becomes personal.
directed by Alyssa Rallo Bennett
OFF THE BEAT
Finding the heart of the beat is not always easy...
directed by Alyssa Rallo Bennett
CLICK
A war widow realizes that sometimes the smallest sound has the biggest impact.
directed by R.G. Rader
ALONG THE DRIVE
While on a cross-country road trip, West picks up a hitchhiker, named East. The two develop a romantic relationship, but East might have ulterior motives.
VIALS
Gateway Drug and Surgical, a local pharmacy run by the ornery pharmacist Rich must contend with unruly customers, a possible corporate takeover, his rebellious daughter Lisa, the arrogant technician Joe, and Doug, the timid intern.
directed by Alex Ayala, Chris Karr
MAN FROM MARS
An Astronaut, the first man to walk on Mars, is suffering from PTSD from something he saw that he wasn't supposed to.
6-7:30PM BLOCK 1B
SHOW LIVES HERE
A lonely donut shop worker in a rural Nebraska town ruminates on the power dynamics of his relationship with his customers.
directed by Michael Middleton
CHIP MCDOUGAL: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - 'CHIP'S BIG WEEKEND'
Chip McDougal is the leader and sole member of the Neighborhood Watch. He's here to keep the neighborhood safe, happy and secure.. Even if no one wants him to.
directed by Vince Arrigo
PICKING UP THE WORK
A surreal comedy about millennial unemployment.
directed by
Phrancis Gladpong, Francis Agyapong, Phillip Gladkov
ON MY SHOULDER
Lilly, destroyed by the loss of her mother, is visited by an Angel and a Devil. Unsure of whether these two beings are real or if she is losing her mind she tries to ignore them. She quickly discovers, they are real and sent by her mother to try to bring happiness back in her life by helping her to find a soul-mate.
directed by Kaye Tuckerman
7:30-9PM BLOCK 2A
THE LAST GOODBYE
On the day of Kyley's wedding, her ex pays her a visit to clear what is on his mind and let her know that she is making a mistake.
CADENZA
Two soldiers share a brief respite while fleeing battle.
directed by Evan Ari Kelman
BLESS ME FATHER
A young up and coming gangster's soul is tested. He is contracted to kill by the mobsters who killed his father. If he doesn't fulfill his contract, they will kill him. If he does, he will lose his soul. His life or his soul?
directed by Gianni McLaughlin
BANANA BREAD
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Jade's life is in a time loop. Every day, she does the same exact thing: she bakes banana bread.
directed by Foad Faridzadeh
TO BE NORMAL
William has his first session with Dr. Joseph, a psychiatrist. As Dr. Joseph discovers what's been troubling William, he searches for the right method to help him. But what Dr. Joseph doesn't know is that William is not the man he appears to be.
directed by Lance J. Reha
WE HAVE YOUR WIFE
Two criminals kidnap a man's wife. When they call with their ransom demands, they are very surprised with his response.
directed by Jim Ford
HOME EARLY
Dustin comes home early to surprise his wife, Holly. However, he is in for the surprise. Then there is hell to pay.
7:30-9PM BLOCK 2B
KRYPTONIGHTS
Two Narcotic Officers must keep their drug addict brother off the streets while on the trail of a ruthless drug dealer. (feature)
directed by Richard Lampone, Craig Colasanti
SCREENPLAYS
`76 written by John Avino
RAIN ON THE RIVER written by Jeffrey Morin
STORE POLICY written by Ellen Raines
SYRIAN OCEAN written by Jeffrey Morin
