MARCH 27, 2024
GROVE FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 27, 2024
BLOCK 1A (4-6pm)
LA PIETRA (THE STONE)
Rosabella, a yesteryear Italian opera singer, loses the spark in her life when her dear friend, Giuseppe, introduces her to a wise woman who helps her bring back the magic.
directed by Nikita Hattangady
BODY OF CHRIST
Jason and Becky find themselves faced with a dilemma when their gluten allergies cause them to make difficult choices during holy communion; creating a stir and sparking Becky’s family into action to support their loved ones.
directed by Alex Stene
UNKNOWN WITHIN
While on a stroll in the park, Billy finds a small locked chest within some bushes. Once opened, he finds a ring. One that is more than just an accessory.
directed by Elroy Martinez
PUPPETITIS
A boy's puppet arm creates problems with his siblings.
directed by Philip Snyder and Robert M. Snyder
A.R.T.
An unemployed artist seeks revenge against the creator of the artificial replication droid that stole her job.
directed by Esmarelda VillaLobos
TALK TO THE HAND
In this spoof of the film Talk to Me, a group of friends use a cursed hand to talk to the dead and it doesn't quite go as planned.
directed by Tom Rockwell
LITTLE ISSUES
When Andy discovers that her new beaux has a shortcoming, she rushes to her roommates who remind her that he’s thoughtful, adventurous, and way too hot to let go of.
directed by Jerah Milligan
THE CAPSULE
A neuroscientist develops a groundbreaking medication that enhances self-defense abilities. Those in power seize the opportunity to pursue their own agenda.
directed by Gregory M. Schroeder
MISSING
While on a roadtrip, a couple stop at a roadside motel. Although one of them might not be making it out alive.
BLOCK 1B (4-6pm)
JOLLY COLD SOUL -TRAILER
Teaser for a Christmas Horror film.
directed by Robert Cunniff
SYZYGY
A troubled artist in New York City struggle swift his talent, fame, and his old High School crush - who has her own measure of fame. (feature)
directed by Jim Mendrinos
BLOCK 2A (6-8:30pm)
THE NIGHT OF THE HARVEST
Aubrey and her friends go geocaching behind an old cornfield where they fall prey to a malicious presence laying in wait. (feature)
directed by Ryan Callaway
BLOCK 2B (6-8:30pm)
GROUP
At a group meeting for recovering drug addicts, not everyone is revealing the full truth. (feature)
directed by William R.A. Rush
BLOCK 3A (8:30-10pm)
HILLTOP HIKE
Bob goes for a hike on the Hilltop, and sees something he didn't expect.
directed by Robert Cunniff
KILL TWO BIRDS
A teenager loses his dream of becoming a musician when he is wrongfully arrested for a murder committed by his childhood friend and the only way to fix it will sabotage his parents' marriage.(trailer)
directed by Marjoe Aguiling
MR. STONE'S HOUSE OF CARDS
A drug kingpin/tarot card reader has an unusual way of dealing with people.
directed by Meg Ardyn
LIES
Holidays are the most common time for breakups and can be the ultimate test of a relationship. Emotional despair marks “Lies,” Star2's third track from his Shooting Stars album. (music video)
directed by Chico Bennett
INTERTWINED REPETITION
A tumultuous relationship comes to its final conclusion
directed by Michael Vezza
STATISTICAL PROBABILITIES
Luca and his knucklehead buddy Tommy head to a speed dating event on a Tuesday evening in their suburban Long Island hometown. They each meet a variety of daters throughout the evening until Luca eventually meets Natalie. There is an instant connection between them. The bell rings, their date ends, and the probabilities of them falling in love is purely statistical...or is it?.
directed by Ryan O'Leary
NAY SO
After an intense trip, Anya’s anxiety subsides just enough for her to make an egregious, poorly timed confession to her best friend, Taj.
directed by Nikaya Manley
BLOCK 3B (8:30-10pm)
MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT
Animated 3D music video from Kim Cameron. (music video)
directed by Kim Cameron
VISION
The Joanna Benthal story. A girl goes blind at age 17 and has to overcome adversity, depression, and shows heart that continues to this day. (documentary)
directed by Alec Palumbo
CANVAS
Jackson, a Vietnam War Veteran, uses his art to work through his trauma and PTSD.
directed by Logan McCurry, Mitchell Workman
AND SOMEHOW NOW...
Four women cross paths hiking on a trail, each questioning their lives. Their shared struggles lead them to friendship.
directed by Trifon Dimitropoulos
BACKCOUNTRY
After the shocking death of a young man, his best friend and his girlfriend set out on a week-long backpacking trip attempting to find closure in very different ways.
directed by Bobbin Ramsey
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Sickly Sweet (written by Thomas Fienan)
State (written by John Michael Patishnock Jr.)
Sweetener (written by William R.A. Rush)
GROVE FILM FESTIVAL
MARCH 27, 2024
BLOCK 1A (4-6pm)
LA PIETRA (THE STONE)
Rosabella, a yesteryear Italian opera singer, loses the spark in her life when her dear friend, Giuseppe, introduces her to a wise woman who helps her bring back the magic.
directed by Nikita Hattangady
BODY OF CHRIST
Jason and Becky find themselves faced with a dilemma when their gluten allergies cause them to make difficult choices during holy communion; creating a stir and sparking Becky’s family into action to support their loved ones.
directed by Alex Stene
UNKNOWN WITHIN
While on a stroll in the park, Billy finds a small locked chest within some bushes. Once opened, he finds a ring. One that is more than just an accessory.
directed by Elroy Martinez
PUPPETITIS
A boy's puppet arm creates problems with his siblings.
directed by Philip Snyder and Robert M. Snyder
A.R.T.
An unemployed artist seeks revenge against the creator of the artificial replication droid that stole her job.
directed by Esmarelda VillaLobos
TALK TO THE HAND
In this spoof of the film Talk to Me, a group of friends use a cursed hand to talk to the dead and it doesn't quite go as planned.
directed by Tom Rockwell
LITTLE ISSUES
When Andy discovers that her new beaux has a shortcoming, she rushes to her roommates who remind her that he’s thoughtful, adventurous, and way too hot to let go of.
directed by Jerah Milligan
THE CAPSULE
A neuroscientist develops a groundbreaking medication that enhances self-defense abilities. Those in power seize the opportunity to pursue their own agenda.
directed by Gregory M. Schroeder
MISSING
While on a roadtrip, a couple stop at a roadside motel. Although one of them might not be making it out alive.
BLOCK 1B (4-6pm)
JOLLY COLD SOUL -TRAILER
Teaser for a Christmas Horror film.
directed by Robert Cunniff
SYZYGY
A troubled artist in New York City struggle swift his talent, fame, and his old High School crush - who has her own measure of fame. (feature)
directed by Jim Mendrinos
BLOCK 2A (6-8:30pm)
THE NIGHT OF THE HARVEST
Aubrey and her friends go geocaching behind an old cornfield where they fall prey to a malicious presence laying in wait. (feature)
directed by Ryan Callaway
BLOCK 2B (6-8:30pm)
GROUP
At a group meeting for recovering drug addicts, not everyone is revealing the full truth. (feature)
directed by William R.A. Rush
BLOCK 3A (8:30-10pm)
HILLTOP HIKE
Bob goes for a hike on the Hilltop, and sees something he didn't expect.
directed by Robert Cunniff
KILL TWO BIRDS
A teenager loses his dream of becoming a musician when he is wrongfully arrested for a murder committed by his childhood friend and the only way to fix it will sabotage his parents' marriage.(trailer)
directed by Marjoe Aguiling
MR. STONE'S HOUSE OF CARDS
A drug kingpin/tarot card reader has an unusual way of dealing with people.
directed by Meg Ardyn
LIES
Holidays are the most common time for breakups and can be the ultimate test of a relationship. Emotional despair marks “Lies,” Star2's third track from his Shooting Stars album. (music video)
directed by Chico Bennett
INTERTWINED REPETITION
A tumultuous relationship comes to its final conclusion
directed by Michael Vezza
STATISTICAL PROBABILITIES
Luca and his knucklehead buddy Tommy head to a speed dating event on a Tuesday evening in their suburban Long Island hometown. They each meet a variety of daters throughout the evening until Luca eventually meets Natalie. There is an instant connection between them. The bell rings, their date ends, and the probabilities of them falling in love is purely statistical...or is it?.
directed by Ryan O'Leary
NAY SO
After an intense trip, Anya’s anxiety subsides just enough for her to make an egregious, poorly timed confession to her best friend, Taj.
directed by Nikaya Manley
BLOCK 3B (8:30-10pm)
MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT
Animated 3D music video from Kim Cameron. (music video)
directed by Kim Cameron
VISION
The Joanna Benthal story. A girl goes blind at age 17 and has to overcome adversity, depression, and shows heart that continues to this day. (documentary)
directed by Alec Palumbo
CANVAS
Jackson, a Vietnam War Veteran, uses his art to work through his trauma and PTSD.
directed by Logan McCurry, Mitchell Workman
AND SOMEHOW NOW...
Four women cross paths hiking on a trail, each questioning their lives. Their shared struggles lead them to friendship.
directed by Trifon Dimitropoulos
BACKCOUNTRY
After the shocking death of a young man, his best friend and his girlfriend set out on a week-long backpacking trip attempting to find closure in very different ways.
directed by Bobbin Ramsey
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Sickly Sweet (written by Thomas Fienan)
State (written by John Michael Patishnock Jr.)
Sweetener (written by William R.A. Rush)
