DECEMBER 20, 2022
GROVE FILM FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 20. 2022
BLOCK 1 - 5pm
THE ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE 2: SILBADORES OF THE CANARY ISLANDS TEASER TRAILER
Kaylee, an apprentice assassin for TAA Corp., is taking a long-deserved vacation in the Canary Islands, when her Freerunner drone arrives to project a holographic image of Rick, her handler.
directed by Russ Emanuel
HOPELESS NECROMANTIC
After a man finds one of his neighbors bodies on the ground, decides that no one should have to die alone alone.
directed by Brian K Millard
DEAD MAN'S HAND
In this moody neo-Western, a degenerate Gambler and a feisty Sharkette meet over a game of poker- but flashbacks to a romantic past reveal that they may be battling it out over more than just money...
directed by Katarina Severen
HER MOTIVE
A housesitter receives a mysterious package in the mail, all before having her life threatened by the disguised perpetrator who originally stole its contents.
directed by Kyle Stocking
BREWTOWN
Two college grads struggling to find their way after graduation land on starting a brewery using unconventional and illegal methods,resulting in a unique and in-demand brew the world has never seen before and that no one was ready for.
directed by Jim Mauro
ENOUGH ABOUT LOVE
A troubled young couple enter a therapeutic virtual reality "game" with the hopes of improving communication; in a "be careful what you wish for" turn of events, their deepest secrets and personal resentments begin to approach the surface.
directed by Gary O. Bennett
BLOCK 2 - 6:30pm
OMG! BLACK & WHITE TRAILER
directed by James E Carter
RETRIBUTION'S CHILD
Wreaking havoc on the city, a gang of thieves make their score all too easily, until they’re taught a hard lesson they’ll never forget.
directed by Cary Patrick Martin
LET MY GRANDPA INTO HEAVEN
On the day of grandfather’s funeral, 6-year-old Lucas hears his father Patrick in a fit of anger says that the deceased grandpa should be burning in hell. Lucas decides to do everything to help his grandfather avoid hell.
directed by Lana Bolycheva
GOOD SESSION
Jeff has his first therapy session. Unfortunately, the doctor may have more issues than he does.
directed by Larry Rosen
HOLLY HILL
The lives of three couples intertwine one evening at the Holly Hill Motel.
directed by Jack Foley
GPS
Kim and Jamie – an upscale, young urban couple – have just arrived home after an evening out with friends when Kim hears a noise. Fearing that a burglar may be prowling around downstairs, Kim dispatches Jamie to investigate. As it happens, Kim is on the right track.
directed by Nell Dashiell
MADE IN HEAVEN
Serena, a closeted lesbian, accidentally finds her mother trying to reconnect with an old boyfriend. She sends her girlfriend to be her mom's assistant, only to realize her secret can no longer stay hidden.
directed by Yiqing Zhao
BLOCK 3 - 8pm
THE CALL
A call comes from a different dimension or point in time as a warning for future things to come...or does it?
directed by Tom Balsamides
FOR LONELY NIGHTS
5:00 AM. Lily is convinced she is incapable of love. Everything changes for Lily when she hears his voice, and he will do whatever he can to make her feel like she is not alone.
directed by Veronica Tullo
DUET
The story of one fateful day in the lives of 8-year-old girls May and Shadmit, who dislike each other but learn that their lives have become oddly intertwined forever.
directed by Mika Orr
HEIRLOOM
Confronted with the sudden but long anticipated news that her estranged, drug addicted mother has passed away, twenty-three year old Norah finds herself at a crossroads. Only a few months sober herself, Norah wonders if this is the moment that will end up overtaking her.
directed by Miriam Grill
AWARDS CEREMONY 9:45pm
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Austin in Trouble (written by Tom Rincone)
Geri at the Counter (written by Penelope Spurr)
No Address (written by James J. Papa and Julia Verdin)
The Four Of Us Are Dying (written by Jesse Dorian)
GROVE FILM FESTIVAL
DECEMBER 20. 2022
BLOCK 1 - 5pm
THE ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE 2: SILBADORES OF THE CANARY ISLANDS TEASER TRAILER
Kaylee, an apprentice assassin for TAA Corp., is taking a long-deserved vacation in the Canary Islands, when her Freerunner drone arrives to project a holographic image of Rick, her handler.
directed by Russ Emanuel
HOPELESS NECROMANTIC
After a man finds one of his neighbors bodies on the ground, decides that no one should have to die alone alone.
directed by Brian K Millard
DEAD MAN'S HAND
In this moody neo-Western, a degenerate Gambler and a feisty Sharkette meet over a game of poker- but flashbacks to a romantic past reveal that they may be battling it out over more than just money...
directed by Katarina Severen
HER MOTIVE
A housesitter receives a mysterious package in the mail, all before having her life threatened by the disguised perpetrator who originally stole its contents.
directed by Kyle Stocking
BREWTOWN
Two college grads struggling to find their way after graduation land on starting a brewery using unconventional and illegal methods,resulting in a unique and in-demand brew the world has never seen before and that no one was ready for.
directed by Jim Mauro
ENOUGH ABOUT LOVE
A troubled young couple enter a therapeutic virtual reality "game" with the hopes of improving communication; in a "be careful what you wish for" turn of events, their deepest secrets and personal resentments begin to approach the surface.
directed by Gary O. Bennett
BLOCK 2 - 6:30pm
OMG! BLACK & WHITE TRAILER
directed by James E Carter
RETRIBUTION'S CHILD
Wreaking havoc on the city, a gang of thieves make their score all too easily, until they’re taught a hard lesson they’ll never forget.
directed by Cary Patrick Martin
LET MY GRANDPA INTO HEAVEN
On the day of grandfather’s funeral, 6-year-old Lucas hears his father Patrick in a fit of anger says that the deceased grandpa should be burning in hell. Lucas decides to do everything to help his grandfather avoid hell.
directed by Lana Bolycheva
GOOD SESSION
Jeff has his first therapy session. Unfortunately, the doctor may have more issues than he does.
directed by Larry Rosen
HOLLY HILL
The lives of three couples intertwine one evening at the Holly Hill Motel.
directed by Jack Foley
GPS
Kim and Jamie – an upscale, young urban couple – have just arrived home after an evening out with friends when Kim hears a noise. Fearing that a burglar may be prowling around downstairs, Kim dispatches Jamie to investigate. As it happens, Kim is on the right track.
directed by Nell Dashiell
MADE IN HEAVEN
Serena, a closeted lesbian, accidentally finds her mother trying to reconnect with an old boyfriend. She sends her girlfriend to be her mom's assistant, only to realize her secret can no longer stay hidden.
directed by Yiqing Zhao
BLOCK 3 - 8pm
THE CALL
A call comes from a different dimension or point in time as a warning for future things to come...or does it?
directed by Tom Balsamides
FOR LONELY NIGHTS
5:00 AM. Lily is convinced she is incapable of love. Everything changes for Lily when she hears his voice, and he will do whatever he can to make her feel like she is not alone.
directed by Veronica Tullo
DUET
The story of one fateful day in the lives of 8-year-old girls May and Shadmit, who dislike each other but learn that their lives have become oddly intertwined forever.
directed by Mika Orr
HEIRLOOM
Confronted with the sudden but long anticipated news that her estranged, drug addicted mother has passed away, twenty-three year old Norah finds herself at a crossroads. Only a few months sober herself, Norah wonders if this is the moment that will end up overtaking her.
directed by Miriam Grill
AWARDS CEREMONY 9:45pm
UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAYS
Austin in Trouble (written by Tom Rincone)
Geri at the Counter (written by Penelope Spurr)
No Address (written by James J. Papa and Julia Verdin)
The Four Of Us Are Dying (written by Jesse Dorian)
