JUNE 26, 2024
GROVE FILM FESTIVAL
JUNE 26, 2024
BLOCK 1A (6-8PM)
I SWIPED THE WRONG ONE (Trailer)
Four people discover around the holiday season that dating in the physical world is much different than dating online. A trailer from within the movie The Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro feature film.
directed by Don Swanson
CARNAPPERS
Two degenerate gamblers try to pay off a debt by stealing a classic car and ransoming it back to the owner.
directed by Jim Harkins
THE ENCOUNTER
Marina meets John at a bar. Things are going well and they head back to his place, when suddenly she sees red flags.
produced by Robert Cunniff
SLEEP UNTIL NOON
An intimate music video project for award-winning New Jersey musician Milan Lazistan from his album "Music at Midnight". The story follow's one woman's lonely dream of bringing a child into the world.
directed by Andre Joseph
THE SESSION
James Conch urgently schedules a meeting with his Therapist, Suzanne Rodenmaar. James struggles and needs help trying to control his dark compulsions
directed by Anthony Petrarchi
PARKER AND THE GREEN DRESS
A queer teen is torn between prom dreams and the fear of disappointing her grandmother.
directed by Kristen Wolf
TO FIFTY YEARS OF HAPPINESS
Recently broken up, Nick and Leah reunite to brave one last family gathering as a couple, one that will decide their future together once and for all.
directed by Katrina L Rodriguez
THE BEGINNING
In a world full of choices, Everly (“Eve”) navigates right from wrong and good from evil; following her heart, no matter the cost- or ultimate sacrifice.
directed by Aly Mang
BLOCK 2A (8-10PM)
A DAY IN THE LIFE
The internal battle one has with isolation, anxiety, and depression in our increasingly disconnected world.
directed by Carol Winston
PERSPECTIVE
In the haunting corridors of Cerebral Hill Mental Aslyum lives Charlotte, a young woman committed to the asylum under mysterious circumstances. Plagued by indecisiveness and oversight, Charlotte’s distorted mind grapples with choices presented by two different perspectives.
directed by Calvin Chambers
THE BROTHER-IN-LAW
Justin’s brother-in-law, Angel, pays him a visit as they meet for the first time. An encounter that’s unfortunate.
directed by Elroy Martinez Jr.
LOVE SICK
Zara, a young adult in a long distance relationship, goes through severe love sickness as she contemplates moving on from her girlfriend Brooke.
directed by Yanni Caparis
MUGS
Returning home to be with his sick father, a driven entrepreneur uncovers a tragic secret that forces him to confront his own priorities.
directed by Samuel DeAngelis
HERO
A woman struggles with trauma while trying to break into the world of acting but resorts to unhealthy coping mechanisms.
directed by Miguel Garzón Martínez
GEORGE'S RWANDA
A story of hope in a time of violence. (documentary)
directed by Roxsanne Dyssell
BLOCK 2B (8-10PM)
DON'T WASTE YOUR LIFE
Buffalo NY Artist Deacon released his music video Don't Waste Your Life. It is an inspirational song that shows you can overcome anything. (music video)
directed by Charles Marinaro
WHY NOT ME?
Buffalo, NY artist the Deacon releases his title track off his album Why Not Me? It is a song about redemption and overcoming the odds. It is a song about believing in yourself. (music video)
directed by Charles Marinaro
MANTRA
A secret rescue mission to a newly discovered planet gives the ultimate answers to the Universe. (feature)
directed by Charles Marinaro
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Aliens, Powers, and Lily (written by Jonny Kandell)
La Piazza (written by Richard Thompson)
Lake Kivu (written by Roxsanne Dyssell)
Old Men at the Club (written by Michael Jonathan Gellis)
Single Girl's Guide to Narcissists (written by Michael Miceli and Diane Thomassin)
GROVE FILM FESTIVAL
JUNE 26, 2024
BLOCK 1A (6-8PM)
I SWIPED THE WRONG ONE (Trailer)
Four people discover around the holiday season that dating in the physical world is much different than dating online. A trailer from within the movie The Haunting of Prince Dom Pedro feature film.
directed by Don Swanson
CARNAPPERS
Two degenerate gamblers try to pay off a debt by stealing a classic car and ransoming it back to the owner.
directed by Jim Harkins
THE ENCOUNTER
Marina meets John at a bar. Things are going well and they head back to his place, when suddenly she sees red flags.
produced by Robert Cunniff
SLEEP UNTIL NOON
An intimate music video project for award-winning New Jersey musician Milan Lazistan from his album "Music at Midnight". The story follow's one woman's lonely dream of bringing a child into the world.
directed by Andre Joseph
THE SESSION
James Conch urgently schedules a meeting with his Therapist, Suzanne Rodenmaar. James struggles and needs help trying to control his dark compulsions
directed by Anthony Petrarchi
PARKER AND THE GREEN DRESS
A queer teen is torn between prom dreams and the fear of disappointing her grandmother.
directed by Kristen Wolf
TO FIFTY YEARS OF HAPPINESS
Recently broken up, Nick and Leah reunite to brave one last family gathering as a couple, one that will decide their future together once and for all.
directed by Katrina L Rodriguez
THE BEGINNING
In a world full of choices, Everly (“Eve”) navigates right from wrong and good from evil; following her heart, no matter the cost- or ultimate sacrifice.
directed by Aly Mang
BLOCK 2A (8-10PM)
A DAY IN THE LIFE
The internal battle one has with isolation, anxiety, and depression in our increasingly disconnected world.
directed by Carol Winston
PERSPECTIVE
In the haunting corridors of Cerebral Hill Mental Aslyum lives Charlotte, a young woman committed to the asylum under mysterious circumstances. Plagued by indecisiveness and oversight, Charlotte’s distorted mind grapples with choices presented by two different perspectives.
directed by Calvin Chambers
THE BROTHER-IN-LAW
Justin’s brother-in-law, Angel, pays him a visit as they meet for the first time. An encounter that’s unfortunate.
directed by Elroy Martinez Jr.
LOVE SICK
Zara, a young adult in a long distance relationship, goes through severe love sickness as she contemplates moving on from her girlfriend Brooke.
directed by Yanni Caparis
MUGS
Returning home to be with his sick father, a driven entrepreneur uncovers a tragic secret that forces him to confront his own priorities.
directed by Samuel DeAngelis
HERO
A woman struggles with trauma while trying to break into the world of acting but resorts to unhealthy coping mechanisms.
directed by Miguel Garzón Martínez
GEORGE'S RWANDA
A story of hope in a time of violence. (documentary)
directed by Roxsanne Dyssell
BLOCK 2B (8-10PM)
DON'T WASTE YOUR LIFE
Buffalo NY Artist Deacon released his music video Don't Waste Your Life. It is an inspirational song that shows you can overcome anything. (music video)
directed by Charles Marinaro
WHY NOT ME?
Buffalo, NY artist the Deacon releases his title track off his album Why Not Me? It is a song about redemption and overcoming the odds. It is a song about believing in yourself. (music video)
directed by Charles Marinaro
MANTRA
A secret rescue mission to a newly discovered planet gives the ultimate answers to the Universe. (feature)
directed by Charles Marinaro
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Aliens, Powers, and Lily (written by Jonny Kandell)
La Piazza (written by Richard Thompson)
Lake Kivu (written by Roxsanne Dyssell)
Old Men at the Club (written by Michael Jonathan Gellis)
Single Girl's Guide to Narcissists (written by Michael Miceli and Diane Thomassin)
