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Short Film: AN ASPIRATIONAL SPACE, 8min, USA, Drama

After her relationship abruptly ends, a woman isolates herself in a new apartment in an attempt to rebuild her life. Her sister recommends a popular self-help guide that focuses on organizing, tidying, and simplifying life, written by an artist-turned-newsletter-writer-turned- influencer. As she falls deeper into the world of the book, the woman finally feels in… Continue reading Short Film: AN ASPIRATIONAL SPACE, 8min, USA, Drama

Director Biography – Cory Souto (PROM QUEENS)

Cory is a filmmaker and media creator currently studying at Syracuse University. Throughout his life, he has been interested in telling stories using various mediums and creative practices in his experimental and narrative works.

Short Film: PROM QUEENS, 4min, USA, Romance/Teen

A girl who doesn’t want to be at the school dance decides to make a bold move. Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 4 minutes 31 seconds Completion Date: December 11, 2018 Production Budget: 300 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: 2K, Canon C500, Odyssey 7Q+… Continue reading Short Film: PROM QUEENS, 4min, USA, Romance/Teen

Director Biography – Eleni Rivera (LOVE IN SEASONS)

Eleni Rivera was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She has always had a creative drive and passion for storytelling through film. She is a writer, producer, and first time director. Director Statement Through personal experiences and experiences I have witnessed, I hope through my unique culture and upbringing I can… Continue reading Director Biography – Eleni Rivera (LOVE IN SEASONS)

Short Film: LOVE IN SEASONS, 6min., USA, Romance/Drama

Even when love begins or ends, the seasons will continue to change. Film Type: Short Genres: Romance, Drama Runtime: 6 minutes 39 seconds Completion Date: April 12, 2019 Production Budget: 700 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital Film Color: Color

Short Film: BOOKENDS, 6min, USA, Romance/Drama

An empty-nester couple rekindle their flame after realizing how much love and care, though they express it in totally different ways, they have for each other. Director – Lai Jiang Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 5 minutes 53 seconds Completion Date: May 6, 2018 Production Budget: 1,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming:… Continue reading Short Film: BOOKENDS, 6min, USA, Romance/Drama

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: UNBROKEN CIRCLE, by Billie Harris

A shallow social climber on the verge of divorcing her husband gets an attitude adjustment when both are transported back to hardscrabble Depression days in rural Arkansas. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Emma: Jessica Bowmer Lucas: James Chapman — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: UNBROKEN CIRCLE, by Billie Harris

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: SHOW MIGHT GO ON, by David Kosh

CAST LIST: Ticket Taker: Kristen MacCulloch Narrator: Carina Cojeen Karen: Melinda Jordan Eddie: Michael Ruhs — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: In Hyding, by Carlos Perez

Dr. Jekyll has perfected a formula that will allow him to be the person he feels he is inside. CAST LIST: NARRATION – DIANA FRANZ Utterson – 1 – GENE ABELA Father – 18 – SEAN BALLANTYNE Henry – 18 – THOMAS FOURMIER — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: In Hyding, by Carlos Perez

ROMANCE TV Show Best Scene Reading: THE WINEMAKERS, by Jan Moran

Logline: Beneath the veneer of a burgeoning wine empire in post-war Napa Valley, deceit, lies, and forbidden secrets threaten to destroy a family and everyone they love. Genre: Serial Drama/Romance/History Adaptation of The Winemakers by Jan Moran, with Dallas Jones, screenwriter known for Stephen King’s new CUJO. CAST LIST: Narration – LOGAN FORSYTH Charles (40s)… Continue reading ROMANCE TV Show Best Scene Reading: THE WINEMAKERS, by Jan Moran