2018 GROVE FILM FESTIVAL FILMS
March 28, 2018
5-6:30PM BLOCK 1A
THE CHOP SHOP
Luther, the owner of a chop shop, gets beaten for not paying back money. After he finds comfort in his caring brother, Corey, either he must pay them back and risk jail or swallow his pride by turning legit.
directed by Eric Milzarski
THE GREENER SIDE OF THE MOON
When Charlie, a struggling actor finds herself nannying for Luna, a child star, she is catapulted into the world of show biz she's been dying to break into- sort of.
directed by Serena Ferrari
THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
This short documentary explores the issues facing our community from the unique perspective of a neighbor who recently lost her childhood friend to a heroin overdose.
directed by Mark Clauburg
SOMETHING'S FISHY
A NYC doorman tells the buildings secrets to a porter in training. Through the tales discovered from a fish, the doorman and and the porter realize that their jobs are in fact quite 'riveting'.
directed by Richard Adofo
6:30-8PM BLOCK 2A
HAUNTED
A man alone in his house, is tormented by a ghost.
directed by Jennifer Marie and Larry Rosen
THREE FOR THE ROAD
When three strong, independent, intelligent women come together seeking spiritual enlightenment, or maybe just 'sexual healing,' they soon discover that although their paths have been very different, they have converged at a junction that seems to be nowhere, but leads them to a new life filled with all kinds of unlikely adventures.
directed by David Patrick Wilson
CANDLESTICK JUSTICE
A group of parents meet at a teacher's house to discuss a fight that happened between three students in the teacher's class.
directed by Mary C. Ferrara, Sarah Kinsey and Randi Sloane
I HEART YOGA
A documentary team follows a yoga instructor to inform the public of the class routine. Unfortunately the team arrives at the end of the class and the teacher is trying her best to keep calm.
directed by Mathieu Abric
AMERICAN DEPORTATION
An American unhappy with the post-election results decides on a brilliant new plan!
directed by Christopher Dea
F'D, ANOTHER EFFING WEB SERIES
Follows the lives of 4 neighbors in New York City who each live (on their respective floor) in apartment F.
directed by Carly Otte and Teresa Catherine
WEDDING SEASON
An offbeat support group where 6 women learn to confront their anxieties and breakdown social expectations.
directed by Carly Otte
8-9:30PM BLOCK 3A
HARDMODE
We all want to know everything about the Game characters we have been playing for years, so here is that opportunity.
directed by Irfan Merchant
DIVIDED
A son attempts to reunite with his estranged father.
directed by Lance J. Reha
HEARTS THAT CROSS BORDERS
The short film opens a discussion about immigrants, traveling abroad searching for love and happiness. But once they cross that border, how to deal with issues and problems, how to build relationships with their new families. There is always a sore question of immigration, international unions, stereotypes and prejudice.
directed by Renee Stork
LEGIT
The story of one woman's struggle to be the top executive of the oldest profession in the biggest city.
directed by Jordan Elizabeth Gelber and Thomas Kohut
THE SINGER
After meeting a boy on the subway, a young aspiring singer goes on a musical journey of self discovery… Or so she thinks.
directed by Steven Swancoat
ALL ABOUT RITA
A distraught husband visits a private investigator to find out more than he bargained for; and both husband and investigator must face their own decisions as a result.
directed by Guy Chachkes
SCREENPLAYS
GASP written by Gregory Orr
THE HUNTED written by Sam Thompson
LIFETIME LOSER written by James Ross
PERRY written by R. J. Watson
THE STRAIGHT MAN written by Paul Laudicano
March 28, 2018
5-6:30PM BLOCK 1A
THE CHOP SHOP
Luther, the owner of a chop shop, gets beaten for not paying back money. After he finds comfort in his caring brother, Corey, either he must pay them back and risk jail or swallow his pride by turning legit.
directed by Eric Milzarski
THE GREENER SIDE OF THE MOON
When Charlie, a struggling actor finds herself nannying for Luna, a child star, she is catapulted into the world of show biz she's been dying to break into- sort of.
directed by Serena Ferrari
THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
This short documentary explores the issues facing our community from the unique perspective of a neighbor who recently lost her childhood friend to a heroin overdose.
directed by Mark Clauburg
SOMETHING'S FISHY
A NYC doorman tells the buildings secrets to a porter in training. Through the tales discovered from a fish, the doorman and and the porter realize that their jobs are in fact quite 'riveting'.
directed by Richard Adofo
6:30-8PM BLOCK 2A
HAUNTED
A man alone in his house, is tormented by a ghost.
directed by Jennifer Marie and Larry Rosen
THREE FOR THE ROAD
When three strong, independent, intelligent women come together seeking spiritual enlightenment, or maybe just 'sexual healing,' they soon discover that although their paths have been very different, they have converged at a junction that seems to be nowhere, but leads them to a new life filled with all kinds of unlikely adventures.
directed by David Patrick Wilson
CANDLESTICK JUSTICE
A group of parents meet at a teacher's house to discuss a fight that happened between three students in the teacher's class.
directed by Mary C. Ferrara, Sarah Kinsey and Randi Sloane
I HEART YOGA
A documentary team follows a yoga instructor to inform the public of the class routine. Unfortunately the team arrives at the end of the class and the teacher is trying her best to keep calm.
directed by Mathieu Abric
AMERICAN DEPORTATION
An American unhappy with the post-election results decides on a brilliant new plan!
directed by Christopher Dea
F'D, ANOTHER EFFING WEB SERIES
Follows the lives of 4 neighbors in New York City who each live (on their respective floor) in apartment F.
directed by Carly Otte and Teresa Catherine
WEDDING SEASON
An offbeat support group where 6 women learn to confront their anxieties and breakdown social expectations.
directed by Carly Otte
8-9:30PM BLOCK 3A
HARDMODE
We all want to know everything about the Game characters we have been playing for years, so here is that opportunity.
directed by Irfan Merchant
DIVIDED
A son attempts to reunite with his estranged father.
directed by Lance J. Reha
HEARTS THAT CROSS BORDERS
The short film opens a discussion about immigrants, traveling abroad searching for love and happiness. But once they cross that border, how to deal with issues and problems, how to build relationships with their new families. There is always a sore question of immigration, international unions, stereotypes and prejudice.
directed by Renee Stork
LEGIT
The story of one woman's struggle to be the top executive of the oldest profession in the biggest city.
directed by Jordan Elizabeth Gelber and Thomas Kohut
THE SINGER
After meeting a boy on the subway, a young aspiring singer goes on a musical journey of self discovery… Or so she thinks.
directed by Steven Swancoat
ALL ABOUT RITA
A distraught husband visits a private investigator to find out more than he bargained for; and both husband and investigator must face their own decisions as a result.
directed by Guy Chachkes
SCREENPLAYS
GASP written by Gregory Orr
THE HUNTED written by Sam Thompson
LIFETIME LOSER written by James Ross
PERRY written by R. J. Watson
THE STRAIGHT MAN written by Paul Laudicano
