Writer William Rush (SWEETENER)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.instagram.com/OriginalCinematichttps://ogcinpro.com/ A woman home for college break must outwit a very dangerous intruder. Cassie, a young woman returning home during a college break makes plans with her hometown boyfriend for him to come visit her at her parents’ house while they are away for a concert. She is waiting with anticipation… Continue reading Writer William Rush (SWEETENER)

Writers John Berry, Ken Jones (DARK ARRIVAL)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: A worldwide disaster is created when a cloud of dark matter, a mysterious and powerful relic from the Big Bang, collides with modern day planet Earth. CAST LIST: Narrator: Sean BallantyneWoman/Karla: Julie SheppardRichard: Geoff Mays Writer StatementWith Dark Arrival we hope to deliver a shockingly believable chain of events that could… Continue reading Writers John Berry, Ken Jones (DARK ARRIVAL)

Screenwriter Christine Oliva (YOU ARE WHAT YOU LOVE)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: 1ST SCENE SCREENPLAY READINGS • 4m 45s Set against the backdrop of the OxyContin crisis, ‘Leah’s Choice’ unravels the true tale of Leah, a young woman entangled in a poignant queer love triangle. Caught between her soulmate and her best friend amidst her struggle with addiction, Leah’s journey is a harrowing blend… Continue reading Screenwriter Christine Oliva (YOU ARE WHAT YOU LOVE)

Writer Melissa R. Mendelson (WHEN THE STARS FALL QUIET)

Watch the Short Story: Logline: At the end of the world, Nan was left alone with a busted robot, but in the blinking lights, it was the busted robot that reminded Nan that she was still human. Dystopian short story. Performed by Val Cole Get to know the writer: What is your short story about?When… Continue reading Writer Melissa R. Mendelson (WHEN THE STARS FALL QUIET)

Poet Preston Mehr (THE JUBILANT JOURNEY)

Watch Poem: Voice Over by Val Cole Get to know the poet: 1) What is the theme of your poem?Fantasy, adventure, humanity, optimism, recovery, inspiration, motivational, entertainment, healing, sanity, utopia and kindness 2) What motivated you to write this poem?I first wrote a short fake humorous advertisement for fictional “Caffeine Crunches”(As a funny joke) and… Continue reading Poet Preston Mehr (THE JUBILANT JOURNEY)

Filmmaker John Concillo (THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE)

THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, 12min,. USADirected by John Concillo http://williamodouglas.org/https://www.twitter.com/WODouglasfilm Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas is one of the most undersung influential public figures of the 20th century. His legacy deserves to be acknowledged. His thought and values are fundamental to a… Continue reading Filmmaker John Concillo (THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE)

Filmmaker Leo Thorn (RETURN OF THE MANGROVES)

RETURN OF THE MANGROVES, 9min., UKDirected by Leo ThornReturn of the Mangroves follows the Mangrove Action Project (MAP) team to El Salvador to assess the health of mangroves in the Bay of Jiquilisco. MAP Co-Founder Alfredo Quarto and Jim Enright return to the bay 12 years after they conducted a mangrove restoration training, and with… Continue reading Filmmaker Leo Thorn (RETURN OF THE MANGROVES)

Producer Kyle Joshua Jacobs (CRISIS)

CRISIS, 6min,. USADirected by Patrick WeiSet against the backdrop of a drought-stricken New York City, this gripping short film delves into the harsh realities faced by its residents as the government imposes a stringent water rationing measure, limiting each individual to just 1 gallon and 3 ounces of water daily. As tensions rise and survival… Continue reading Producer Kyle Joshua Jacobs (CRISIS)

Filmmaker Katherine Connor Duff (THE SLATE)

THE SLATE, 8min., USADirected by Katherine Connor DuffA struggling actress attempts to film a self tape. https://www.katherineconnorduff.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? This film was based on a domestic argument I found recorded on my self tape camera. I lost the argument, I lost the boyfriend, but I… Continue reading Filmmaker Katherine Connor Duff (THE SLATE)

Get to know the filmmaking team of HOLE PUNCHED EAR

HOLE PUNCHED EAR, 8min., USADirected by Alan Yammin, Ben TullIn a dystopian Chicago, a poet, bound by a strange countdown clock, struggles to finish a poem as her sister tries to free her. https://holepunchedearfilm.wixsite.com/homehttps://instagram.com/hole_punched_ear/ Get to know:Directors Ben Tull (BT) and Alan Yammin (AY), Post Production Head Blake Huang (BH) 1. What motivated you to… Continue reading Get to know the filmmaking team of HOLE PUNCHED EAR