DECEMBER 18, 2024
GROVE FILM FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 18, 2024
BLOCK 1 (2:30PM)
THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TUGBOAT
A simple young man is on a quest to fulfill his dreams of becoming the singer of a rock band. Through his trials and tribulations, learns many lessons about life and family while making new friendships along the way.
directed by Tyrell Jason
BLOCK 2 (4:30PM)
DARK FREQUENCY
A traumatic incident lands 16 year old Mary in a residential treatment center for teen girls where a sinister presence awaits.
directed by Ryan Callaway
BLOCK 3 (7:00PM)
DOWN TO THE WIRE
A pair of perfectly shaped hands take on the process of breaking in a pair of ballet shoes.
directed by Carly Weiss
THE MUD HOLE
A family man reflects on an important time of his life when he left his gang friends for the summer and visited his Aunt in New Jersey. His Aunt surprises him with a trip to Asbury Park Beach and a hidden historical gem with the powers towards a positive and great future.
directed by Margaret Leone
DRIVE
A New York taxi driver and an uptight passenger share a bumpy ride.
directed by Robert Monegan
CAREER DAY
Three parents are invited to discuss their careers at their child's middle school. Unfortunately, a judge's gag order forces one of them to teach the students a very important life lesson.
directed by John M Kerner
GROW UP
Bobby and Charlie argue at dinner over their daughter Katie's future and career choice.
directed by Joe Thayer
SWIMMING NAKED
Best friends Meg and Scarlett navigate their relationships with boys, sexuality, and each other in this queer coming of age film.
directed by Jordan Shea Calusdian
CELESTIAL ECHOES: TEARS OF THE STARS
Xain Alonzo is contacted by his friend Konoa Kahele about a bounty from a skeptical planet. Paula Stratus, who once worked with them, is asked to join Xain as his pilot. They'll soon discover the bounty is more than a typical hunt.
directed by Elroy Martinez Jr.
BLOCK 4 (8:30PM)
THE TRUTH BETWEEN US
A couple use an unconventional method to clear the air about the honesty in their relationship.
THE PIZZA CONNECTION
Monica and Jimmy "celebrate" their 10th wedding anniversary over pizza, wine, and cake. As their silence lingers, truths come to light that could alter their future.
directed by D.J. Higgins
IZZY
When her mother's illness leaves her financially strained, a young professional decides to enter the world of stripping, grappling with the complexities of empowerment and self-discovery against societal judgment and personal relationships.
directed by Mai Benezra and Harsh Gupta
TWICE A DAY
Explores loss, love, and the reality of living with psychological disorders. This compelling narrative not only entertains, but also sheds light on the significance of mental health awareness and the impact of medication adherence.
directed by Shelby O'Boyle
DISCHARGE
As his world begins to crumble around him, a troubled police detective, who has tried to ignore the effects from trauma he suffered, must finally confront his past in order to begin healing and reclaim his present.
directed by Ryan Metcalf
FATHER FIGURES
After a son makes a mistake in his relationship, a group of his father figures in Heaven compete over who should send him a sign to help fix it.
directed by Robert Sartori
10PM AWARDS
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Bar in the Woods (written by Robert Cunniff)
Estranged (written by John Goshorn)
Sacred Sun (written by Michael Louis Gould)
The Pebble Champion (written by Alan David Pritchard)
Tightrope (written by Avraham Isseroff and Jayme McMillan)
GROVE FILM FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 18, 2024
BLOCK 1 (2:30PM)
THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TUGBOAT
A simple young man is on a quest to fulfill his dreams of becoming the singer of a rock band. Through his trials and tribulations, learns many lessons about life and family while making new friendships along the way.
directed by Tyrell Jason
BLOCK 2 (4:30PM)
DARK FREQUENCY
A traumatic incident lands 16 year old Mary in a residential treatment center for teen girls where a sinister presence awaits.
directed by Ryan Callaway
BLOCK 3 (7:00PM)
DOWN TO THE WIRE
A pair of perfectly shaped hands take on the process of breaking in a pair of ballet shoes.
directed by Carly Weiss
THE MUD HOLE
A family man reflects on an important time of his life when he left his gang friends for the summer and visited his Aunt in New Jersey. His Aunt surprises him with a trip to Asbury Park Beach and a hidden historical gem with the powers towards a positive and great future.
directed by Margaret Leone
DRIVE
A New York taxi driver and an uptight passenger share a bumpy ride.
directed by Robert Monegan
CAREER DAY
Three parents are invited to discuss their careers at their child's middle school. Unfortunately, a judge's gag order forces one of them to teach the students a very important life lesson.
directed by John M Kerner
GROW UP
Bobby and Charlie argue at dinner over their daughter Katie's future and career choice.
directed by Joe Thayer
SWIMMING NAKED
Best friends Meg and Scarlett navigate their relationships with boys, sexuality, and each other in this queer coming of age film.
directed by Jordan Shea Calusdian
CELESTIAL ECHOES: TEARS OF THE STARS
Xain Alonzo is contacted by his friend Konoa Kahele about a bounty from a skeptical planet. Paula Stratus, who once worked with them, is asked to join Xain as his pilot. They'll soon discover the bounty is more than a typical hunt.
directed by Elroy Martinez Jr.
BLOCK 4 (8:30PM)
THE TRUTH BETWEEN US
A couple use an unconventional method to clear the air about the honesty in their relationship.
THE PIZZA CONNECTION
Monica and Jimmy "celebrate" their 10th wedding anniversary over pizza, wine, and cake. As their silence lingers, truths come to light that could alter their future.
directed by D.J. Higgins
IZZY
When her mother's illness leaves her financially strained, a young professional decides to enter the world of stripping, grappling with the complexities of empowerment and self-discovery against societal judgment and personal relationships.
directed by Mai Benezra and Harsh Gupta
TWICE A DAY
Explores loss, love, and the reality of living with psychological disorders. This compelling narrative not only entertains, but also sheds light on the significance of mental health awareness and the impact of medication adherence.
directed by Shelby O'Boyle
DISCHARGE
As his world begins to crumble around him, a troubled police detective, who has tried to ignore the effects from trauma he suffered, must finally confront his past in order to begin healing and reclaim his present.
directed by Ryan Metcalf
FATHER FIGURES
After a son makes a mistake in his relationship, a group of his father figures in Heaven compete over who should send him a sign to help fix it.
directed by Robert Sartori
10PM AWARDS
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Bar in the Woods (written by Robert Cunniff)
Estranged (written by John Goshorn)
Sacred Sun (written by Michael Louis Gould)
The Pebble Champion (written by Alan David Pritchard)
Tightrope (written by Avraham Isseroff and Jayme McMillan)
