ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: Luckless Love, by Bethany Maines & Juel Lugo

CAST LIST: Graham: Geoff Mays Michelle: Christina Leonard Mason: Aaron Maxwell Williams Narration: Sean Ballantyne Jordan: Aaron Williams Simone: Carina Cojeen — 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,… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: Luckless Love, by Bethany Maines & Juel Lugo

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: #NeverAgain, by Stephen Davis

CAST LIST: Robert/Ted: Geoff Mays Stephens: Aaron Williams Narration: Sean Ballantyne Sarah: Carina Cojeen Lacy: Christina Leonard Hubbaard: Aaron Maxwell Williams — 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,… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: #NeverAgain, by Stephen Davis

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: The Homesick Elephant, by Almas Alardhi

A college student’s time has been literally stolen by a dying girl who wishes to fulfill her bucket list of revenge. He tracks her down with the intention of taking it back but he falls in love with her instead. CAST LIST: Stuart: Aaron Maxwell Narration: Carina Cojeen Pepper: Christina Leonard Jamal: Aaron Williams —… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: The Homesick Elephant, by Almas Alardhi

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: Young Danvers: Aaron Maxwell Williams Narration: Carina Cojeen Father: Geoff Mays Henry: Aaron Williams — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines,… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: In Hyding, by Carlos Perez

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: HAPPY ENDINGS, by Shah Yasir

CAST LIST: Narration: Hannah Ehman Joy: Bree Ali Samir: 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: I’ll Give You My Heart, by Tamara Steren

 https://youtu.be/Jo3Oqk832OI  After her fiancé is killed on their wedding day, a young woman struggles to open her heart again for a familiar stranger. CAST LIST: Narration: Shawn Devlin Karen: Bree Ali Charlie: Hannah Ehman — 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… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: I’ll Give You My Heart, by Tamara Steren

Director Biography – GG Hawkins (AN ASPIRATIONAL SPACE)

GG Hawkins is a Brooklyn-based director, writer, and actor working in media and entertainment. She currently works at Gimlet Media, an award-winning podcast company, overseeing partnerships with brands like HBO and Showtime to create award-winning audio content, including the first Cannes Lion for audio “Chompers”. GG is part of the inaugural UCB NY Academy Cohort… Continue reading Director Biography – GG Hawkins (AN ASPIRATIONAL SPACE)

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

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