2019 GROVE FILM FESTIVAL FILMS
September 25, 2019
BLOCK 1A 5:30-7PM
INTO THE OUTBREAK
Macy and John are nearing the end of their relationship. Mandy and Steve just had a one night stand. Then an infectious outbreak starts turning people into cannibals. Now each of these survivors must deal with their issues as they attempt to survive the outbreak. Low on food, no law enforcement, infected cannibals eating people in the streets, fear grows of what is outside and what might come through the door next.
BLOCK 1B 5:30-7PM
ABSTRACTION
A once accomplished writer is currently on a press tour with her publisher. In an attempt to revitalize her career, she isolates herself from any and all distractions while at the same time battling for the spotlight. She soon comes to realize that she is being tormented by a character she wrote, that ruined her creative drive 2 years earlier.
directed by Anthony Raus
AIO ZITELLI
In the midst of trench warfare, a Corsican soldier is called urgently at the back of the lines by a court of the country as a translator. Upon his arrival, he is surprised to see that the young soldier tried for desertion is his friend.
directed by Jean-Marie Antonini
WITHIN AND WITHOUT
Approaching their first holiday without their mother alive, two teenage girls must navigate their avoidant-widow father out of his den of denial and back into their hearts.
directed by Frank S. Petrilli
BLOCK 2A 7-8:30PM
SOCIAL SUICIDE
What happens when Social Media meets the Seven Deadly Sins?
directed by AOA
2 BELOW 0 (TRAILER)
Follows the life of Rusty Whitaker who seeks solace after being left at the alter.
directed by Tim Cash
SLEEP IS FOR THE WEEK
A student insomniac struggles to keep up with the ongoing pressure of high school.
directed by Maximillian Remmler
HIDDEN OR THOUGHTLESS
A teen struggles with depression, and how she overcomes it.
directed by Eduarda Cardoso and Carina Silva
APHRODITE
It’s been a year since Eric lost his wife and hasn’t moved on. With no interest in a new relationship, he runs into a woman named Aphrodite, who he has seen from a distance on different occasions. Finally coming into contact, he eventually connects with her and begins a romance unexpected.
directed by Elroy Martinez Jr.
HARMONY
When Jasmine saw her baby for the first time, it was love at first sight. A bond between mother and daughter is one that can't be broken. A love so intense, it may jeopardize her marriage.
directed by Rachel Navarro
M LIKE MOBIUS
Lili is a waitress and obsessed with sound. she can’t stand her loneliness more than before.
directed by Faranak Moradi
HERE TODAY
A high school girl struggles to find her own identity with a new group of friends and discovers that together, their choices have an impact beyond what they ever imagined. This autobiographical tale is a reminder of vulnerability, life’s connections and most importantly that words and actions, however small, affect everyone and everything.
directed by Erica Arvold
BLOCK 2B 7-8:30PM
THE ODYSSEY OF THE AOR
Slumloard Sy Phillis wants to raise his stock in the elitist Manhattan scene of land developers. His dream project is to build the world's tallest building...
directed by Joshua Burdick
OVER THE LINE
A tormented young woman faces her self-imposed judgement day with wit and irreverence as she fights in favor of her own conviction.
directed by Saba
BLOCK 3A 8:30-10PM
HARMONY
When Jasmine saw her baby for the first time, it was love at first sight. A bond between mother and daughter is one that can't be broken. A love so intense, it may jeopardize her marriage.
directed by Rachel Navarro
EMERGENCY CONTACT
On a long drive, a woman reflects back to a night that changed her life forever.
directed by George Dougherty
THE INTERPRETER
Saioa and her mother Ana Mari go to pray to the Virgin. Saioa is only an interpreter between her mother and the Virgin but, with a little pressure, Saioa is also ready to ask for something else.
directed by Martin Barandalla
CUPID'S COMEBACK
Dating apps are in, which means Cupid and Venus are out...of business. They must now convince God that true love still exists or face an eternity of unemployment.
directed by David B. Jacobs
A MOMENT
Quirky relationship comedy: A couple embarks upon a passionate discussion that serves to transform the dynamic of their relationship in a single moment…
directed by Emily Lerer
BACKBEAT
Beth, practical, and River, impractical, meet as children and end up spending their lives together. They struggle with their differences as they travel though life’s rites of passage. Love… 86 years in 4 minutes.
directed by Martin Blank
ONE TRUE LOVES: TOMMY ROSSI
Lydia falls in love for the first time, gets kissed for the first time, and finds out these things don't always work out, for the first time.
directed by Olivia Accardo
TALES FROM THE WAITING ROOM
A mix of absurd comedy poignant drama as we look inside the lives of different people in a waiting room.
directed by Joshua Nelson
BLOCK 3B 8:30-10PM
BENEFITS NOT INCLUDED
A women who has worked hard for 30 years is determined to get her unemployment benefits when she is "terminated" from her job.
directed by Jen Lyon
BECOMING BETHANY RHODES
A woman struggles between the expectations of her overbearing mother and a chance to explore the life she always wanted.
directed by Tanya Linette Smith
MAN ON THE PHONE
Gunner Thompson's life is threatened after getting a phone call from a mysterious man. A bomb has been planted in his bag and must do exactly as his captor says. One false move and his life, his reputation and his livelihood are at stake.
directed by Nick Aquilino
FAULTLESS PLAN
Two housemate Aysen and Sevinc. And a murder plan. (from Turkey)
directed by Serdar Kus
LITTLE DID SHE KNOW
On her 20th Birthday, Liv finds out a life long secret from her Step-Brother, Cameron that will change the dynamic of her family forever.
directed by Christopher Orangeo
COACH OF THE YEAR
An overzealous coach, tries to motivate his team to go out and win.
written by Brett Eidman
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
CAIRENE DREAMS written by Andrew Kamal Abdou, Max Gray, & Michael Petzinger
ERASED written by Camille Huot & Ambrealys
PUNCH! written by Meredith Grace Dabney
September 25, 2019
BLOCK 1A 5:30-7PM
INTO THE OUTBREAK
Macy and John are nearing the end of their relationship. Mandy and Steve just had a one night stand. Then an infectious outbreak starts turning people into cannibals. Now each of these survivors must deal with their issues as they attempt to survive the outbreak. Low on food, no law enforcement, infected cannibals eating people in the streets, fear grows of what is outside and what might come through the door next.
BLOCK 1B 5:30-7PM
ABSTRACTION
A once accomplished writer is currently on a press tour with her publisher. In an attempt to revitalize her career, she isolates herself from any and all distractions while at the same time battling for the spotlight. She soon comes to realize that she is being tormented by a character she wrote, that ruined her creative drive 2 years earlier.
directed by Anthony Raus
AIO ZITELLI
In the midst of trench warfare, a Corsican soldier is called urgently at the back of the lines by a court of the country as a translator. Upon his arrival, he is surprised to see that the young soldier tried for desertion is his friend.
directed by Jean-Marie Antonini
WITHIN AND WITHOUT
Approaching their first holiday without their mother alive, two teenage girls must navigate their avoidant-widow father out of his den of denial and back into their hearts.
directed by Frank S. Petrilli
BLOCK 2A 7-8:30PM
SOCIAL SUICIDE
What happens when Social Media meets the Seven Deadly Sins?
directed by AOA
2 BELOW 0 (TRAILER)
Follows the life of Rusty Whitaker who seeks solace after being left at the alter.
directed by Tim Cash
SLEEP IS FOR THE WEEK
A student insomniac struggles to keep up with the ongoing pressure of high school.
directed by Maximillian Remmler
HIDDEN OR THOUGHTLESS
A teen struggles with depression, and how she overcomes it.
directed by Eduarda Cardoso and Carina Silva
APHRODITE
It’s been a year since Eric lost his wife and hasn’t moved on. With no interest in a new relationship, he runs into a woman named Aphrodite, who he has seen from a distance on different occasions. Finally coming into contact, he eventually connects with her and begins a romance unexpected.
directed by Elroy Martinez Jr.
HARMONY
When Jasmine saw her baby for the first time, it was love at first sight. A bond between mother and daughter is one that can't be broken. A love so intense, it may jeopardize her marriage.
directed by Rachel Navarro
M LIKE MOBIUS
Lili is a waitress and obsessed with sound. she can’t stand her loneliness more than before.
directed by Faranak Moradi
HERE TODAY
A high school girl struggles to find her own identity with a new group of friends and discovers that together, their choices have an impact beyond what they ever imagined. This autobiographical tale is a reminder of vulnerability, life’s connections and most importantly that words and actions, however small, affect everyone and everything.
directed by Erica Arvold
BLOCK 2B 7-8:30PM
THE ODYSSEY OF THE AOR
Slumloard Sy Phillis wants to raise his stock in the elitist Manhattan scene of land developers. His dream project is to build the world's tallest building...
directed by Joshua Burdick
OVER THE LINE
A tormented young woman faces her self-imposed judgement day with wit and irreverence as she fights in favor of her own conviction.
directed by Saba
BLOCK 3A 8:30-10PM
HARMONY
When Jasmine saw her baby for the first time, it was love at first sight. A bond between mother and daughter is one that can't be broken. A love so intense, it may jeopardize her marriage.
directed by Rachel Navarro
EMERGENCY CONTACT
On a long drive, a woman reflects back to a night that changed her life forever.
directed by George Dougherty
THE INTERPRETER
Saioa and her mother Ana Mari go to pray to the Virgin. Saioa is only an interpreter between her mother and the Virgin but, with a little pressure, Saioa is also ready to ask for something else.
directed by Martin Barandalla
CUPID'S COMEBACK
Dating apps are in, which means Cupid and Venus are out...of business. They must now convince God that true love still exists or face an eternity of unemployment.
directed by David B. Jacobs
A MOMENT
Quirky relationship comedy: A couple embarks upon a passionate discussion that serves to transform the dynamic of their relationship in a single moment…
directed by Emily Lerer
BACKBEAT
Beth, practical, and River, impractical, meet as children and end up spending their lives together. They struggle with their differences as they travel though life’s rites of passage. Love… 86 years in 4 minutes.
directed by Martin Blank
ONE TRUE LOVES: TOMMY ROSSI
Lydia falls in love for the first time, gets kissed for the first time, and finds out these things don't always work out, for the first time.
directed by Olivia Accardo
TALES FROM THE WAITING ROOM
A mix of absurd comedy poignant drama as we look inside the lives of different people in a waiting room.
directed by Joshua Nelson
BLOCK 3B 8:30-10PM
BENEFITS NOT INCLUDED
A women who has worked hard for 30 years is determined to get her unemployment benefits when she is "terminated" from her job.
directed by Jen Lyon
BECOMING BETHANY RHODES
A woman struggles between the expectations of her overbearing mother and a chance to explore the life she always wanted.
directed by Tanya Linette Smith
MAN ON THE PHONE
Gunner Thompson's life is threatened after getting a phone call from a mysterious man. A bomb has been planted in his bag and must do exactly as his captor says. One false move and his life, his reputation and his livelihood are at stake.
directed by Nick Aquilino
FAULTLESS PLAN
Two housemate Aysen and Sevinc. And a murder plan. (from Turkey)
directed by Serdar Kus
LITTLE DID SHE KNOW
On her 20th Birthday, Liv finds out a life long secret from her Step-Brother, Cameron that will change the dynamic of her family forever.
directed by Christopher Orangeo
COACH OF THE YEAR
An overzealous coach, tries to motivate his team to go out and win.
written by Brett Eidman
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
CAIRENE DREAMS written by Andrew Kamal Abdou, Max Gray, & Michael Petzinger
ERASED written by Camille Huot & Ambrealys
PUNCH! written by Meredith Grace Dabney
