Short Version Brenden has won awards for writing and directing comedy, drama and documentary films. He has lots of experience, having worked at SBS-TV for 14 years, and small production house Classroom Video for 6 years before that. He has a BA (Mass Comm.) from Macquarie University. He has several feature film scripts currently in… Continue reading Director Biography – Brenden Dannaher (A QUICK LOVE STORY)
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Short Film: A QUICK LOVE STORY, 7min., Australia, Romance/Comedy
Lovable but lonely Steve finally meets a woman who understands him. Unfortunately she is an online survey. A short rom-com for anyone who’s ever given their email address away. 可爱又寂寞的史蒂文终于遇到了一个懂他的女人。可惜她是一个在线问卷。 Steve, garçon sympathique mais seul, rencontre enfin une femme qui le comprend. Malheureusement, il s’agit d’une enquête en ligne. Project Links Website Facebook News &… Continue reading Short Film: A QUICK LOVE STORY, 7min., Australia, Romance/Comedy
Top ROMANCE Festival Screenplays of 2019
Watch the winning readings performed by professional actors. 20 screenplays in total. Winning Feature Screenplay Reading of Salacious by Mona Fuller https://festivalforromance.com/2019/02/20/winning-feature-screenplay-reading-of-salacious-by-mona-fuller/ ROMANCE Best Scene Script: The Homesick Elephant, by Almas Alardhi https://festivalforromance.com/2019/12/28/romance-best-scene-script-the-homesick-elephant-by-almas-alardhi/ ROMANCE Best Scene Screenplay: Peligro, by Nicholas Failla https://festivalforromance.com/2019/12/27/romance-best-scene-screenplay-peligro-by-nicholas-failla/ ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: Love at First Christmas, by Jeanne Dukes https://festivalforromance.com/2019/12/27/romance-best-scene-reading-love-at-first-christmas-by-jeanne-dukes/ ROMANCE… Continue reading Top ROMANCE Festival Screenplays of 2019
ROMANCE Best Scene Script: 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: Yogurt Place Employee – Marcus Bernacci Bridgette – Krista Barzso NARRATION – Neil… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Script: The Homesick Elephant, by Almas Alardhi
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
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.
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: 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