Schedule Of Events:

April 23, 2024

4:00 - 6:00pm: Slobopoly - Film Block 1
Run Time: 9 Minutes.
When A Grumpy Hermit Is Bribed To Run For Mayor Of A Rural Town, She Comes Out Of Her Shell To Protect Her Trailer Park From Impending Destruction.
Writer: Jennifer Baker
Director: Yinghui Li
Producers: Jennifer Baker, Kaan Berkant
Cast: Sarah Lilly, Christopher Hatfield, Richard Butch,
Country Of Origin: USA

4:00 - 6:00pm: The Father, The Son And The Rav Kalmenson - Film Block 1
Run Time: 15 Minutes
Yoel, 30, Is What Was Called In The 90s A “Lubavitch”, An Orthodox Jew. Every Saturday Morning, He Goes, Accompanied By His 6-Year-Old Son, To Honor Shabbat In The Synagogue In His Neighborhood, A Primary School Set Up For The Occasion. That Day, The Rabbi Of The Community Of Devotees, Rav Kalmenson, An Impressive Man With His Charisma And His Long Beard, Will Challenge Yoel By Announcing To Him That His Son “Is Lighting Up”.
Writer/Director: Dayan D. Oualid
Producers: Jonathan Hazan, Dayan D. Oualid
Cast: Marc Allal, Henri Liebman, Jarod Tseror, Tal Reuveny
Country Of Origin:  France
Carolina Premiere

4:00 - 6:00pm: Discovering Ella - Film Block 1
Run Time: 9 Minutes.
The (Mostly) True Story Of The Greatest Jazz Drummer You've Never Heard Of (Chick Webb) Who Stumbled Upon A 16-Year-Old Singer And Nurtured Her Into A Legend.
Writer: Chet & Judith Falzerano
Director/Producer: Kathi Carey
Cast: Arlen Escarpeta, Jaira Noelani, Ivar Brogger, Jason Stuart, Ben Whitehair
Country Of Origin: USA

4:00 - 6:00pm: Blue Hour - Film Block 1
Run Time: 15 Minutes
Two Personal Journeys Intersect When A Struggling Young Photographer Is Hired For A Cheap Last Minute Portrait Gig. The Unfolding Photo Session, While Transient, Leaves An Indelible Mark On Both Women.
Writer/Director: J.D. Shields
Producers: Diana Ward, Maya Korn, Lauren Avinoam
Cast: Doyin Domingo, Diamond Taylor, Jabari Redd, Paulina Lule
Country Of Origin: USA
South Carolina Premiere

4:00 - 6:00pm: It's Not All That Bad - Film Block 1
RUN TIME: 15 Minutes
A Snack Bar, An Online Date, Teddy And Alicia, Both In Their Twenties. One Of Them Has A Secret…
Writer/Director: Nicolas Novak
Producers: Jonathan Hazan, Dayan D Oualid
Cast: Nino Rocher, Sarah Bretin
Country Of Origin:  FRANCE
East Coast Premiere

4:00 - 6:00pm: The Reveal - Film Block 1
Run Time: 7 Minutes
Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go To A Gender Reveal Party... Stacy, Who's Dating The Brother Of A Famous Chef Named Warren Comes Uninvited But She Leaves The Host Of The Party With A Daunting Ultimatum. There's More Decisions To Be Made Than Whether The Baby Is Going To Be A Girl Or Boy. Writer: Carla Chingdirector: Peter Altonproducer: Jillana Darbycast: Jillana Darby, Nelson Lee, Christopher Larkin, April Lam, Jonathan Langley, Jenson Cheng, Ryan Shogren
Country Of Origin: USA
East Coast Premiere

4:00 - 6:00pm: The Countryman - Film Block 1
Run Time: 21 Minutes
Bitterness Threatens To Destroy A Small Farming Community Until A Stranger Arrives With A Curious Proposition.
Writer/Director/Producer: Andy Kastelic
Cast: Andy Kastelic, Marie Wagenman, Vic Browder, Jack Forcinito, Martha Magruder
Country Of Origin: Usa
South Carolina Premiere

6:30 - 8:30pm: A Boat Time - Film Block 2
Run Time: 4 Minutes
A Fisherman Is Alone On His Boat Enjoying The Perfect Day, Until Ship Happens.
Writer/Director: Jim Ford
Producers: Tony Xie, Adam Davis
Cast: Jim Ford, John Mason
Country Of Origin: USA
Carolina Premiere

6:30 - 8:30pm: SCRAP - Film Block 2
RUN TIME: 105 Minutes
After Getting Laid Off, A Young Single-Mom Finds Herself Living In Her Car And Struggles To Hide Her Homelessness From Her Estranged Brother Ben And His Wife.
Writer/Director: Vivian Kerr
Producers: Vivian Kerr, Steven Clark, Sanatan Kadakia, Kevin Parikh, Rachel Stander
Cast: Vivian Kerr, Anthony Rapp, Lana Parrilla, Khleo Thomas, Beth Dover
Country Of Origin: USA

April 24, 2024

3:00 - 5:00pm: Mars Hill Bait And Ammo - Film Block 3
Run Time: 17 Minutes
When An Arrogant Insurance Company CEO Travels To Rural Maine To Investigate A Hunter's Outrageous Claim That Aliens Destroyed His Barn, He Becomes Entangled In The Native American Algonquin Legend Of The Wendigo And Uncovers Answers He Could Never Imagine.
Writer/Director/Producer: Alfred Thomas Catalfo
Cast: Juston Mckinney, Michael Dardis Walsh
Country Of Origin: USA
East Coast Premiere

3:00 - 5:00pm: In The Matchbox - Film Block 3  
Run Time: 11 Minutes
Uncle Wendell Shares A Centuries Old Family Secret With His Great Nephews. If The Secret Gets Out, It Can Effect And Infect The Entire World. Literally.
Writer: Jermi Little
Director: Mike Rae Anderson
Producer: Jermi Little
Cast: Hawthorne James, Chad Ayers, Davis Osborne, Jermi Little, Mike Rae Anderson, Chris Washburn
Country Of Origin: Usa
South Carolina Premiere

3:00 - 5:00pm: Sister - Film Block 3
RUN TIME: 16 Minutes
On The Day Of Her Older Sister's Burial, A Bereaved Woman Meets An Amicable Bartender Who Helps Her Find The Courage To Continue On. A Story About Sisterly Love And The Bonds That Will Always Remain.
Writer: Meg Jenkins Locke
Director: Shane Andries
Producers: Meg Jenkins Locke, Shane Andries, Gabe Yeh, Ela Thier
Cast: Billy Magnussen, Jayne Brook, Meg Jenkins Locke
Country Of Origin USA

3:00 - 5:00pm: Not The Same Clarence - Film Block 3
Run Time: 15 Minutes
A Father And Son Story, By A Father And Son, Starring A Father And Son. Gideon Faithfully Visits His Father In A Memory Care Facility, But Cannot Accept His Father's Memory Loss And Confusion. His Frustration With His Father And Need To Correct His Father's Memories Creates Distress, Causing A Rift In This Otherwise Loving Father-Son Relationship.
Writers/Directors: Brian Russell, Samuel B Russell
Producers: Brian Russell, Samuel B Russell, Lisa Detullio Russell
Cast: James Naughton, Greg Naughton, Delissa Reynolds, David A. Gregory, Sam Duncan
Country Of Origin: USA

3:00 - 5:00pm: Cults - Film Block 3
Run Time: 21 Minutes
Catholic Boarding School, 1970. Father De Monval Is Supervising A Film Projection When A Young Schoolboy Sees Something That Will Turn His Life Upside Down…
Writer/Director: David Padilla
Producer: Jonathan Hazan
Cast: Calliste Dupin, Michaël Vander-Meiren, Antony Cinturino
Country Of Origin: France
USA Premiere

3:00 - 5:00pm: A NIGHT IN BRIDGE - Film Block 3
Run Time: 21 Minutes
When A Struggling Young Man Receives An Unexpected Invitation To A Weekend In The Hamptons, He Sees It As His Ticket To Acceptance Among The Wealthy Elite. However, As The Night Unfolds, He Discovers That The Lavish Lifestyle Comes At A Steep Price.
Writer/Director/Producer: Justin Chi
Cast: Emma Holzer, Kendall Slocum, Caleb Short, Lionel Mcgloin, Harrison Lane
Country Of Origin: USA
South Carolina Premiere

5:30 - 7:30pm: She Said - Film Block 4  
Run Time: 5 Minutes
Anima Works Presents “She Said,” A Moody And Artistic Visual Approach To Academy Award-Winning Songwriter And Artist John Denicola’s Latest Release. Co-Directed, Co-Shot And Co-Produced By Partners Jake Denicola And Hil Steadman Of ANIMA Works On 16mm, “She Said” Was Shot With 500T And 250D, Using A Combination Of BPM, Glimmer Glass And A Split Diopter To Illustrate The Different Moods.
Writer: John Denicola
Directors/Producers: Jake Denicola, Hil Steadman
Cast: Debra Denicola, Jacob Zinkievich, Zander Kennedy, John Denicola, Lauren Stander
Country Of Origin: USA

5:30 - 7:30pm: Between The Lights - Film Block 4  
Run Time: 104 Minutes
When Skeptical Scientist Alice Falls For Reluctant Medium Jay, She's Taken On An Odyssey Of Love, Loss And Discovery That Will Turn Her World Upside Down. A Romantic Drama With A Liberal Dose Of The Supernatural, In Which We Visit Our Characters Over Three Consecutive Christmases. It Is Set Within The Ancient Walls Of York And The Stunning Natural Beauty Of The Lake District.
Writer/Director: Michael Groom
Producers: David Groom, Michael Groom
Cast: Ines De Clercq, Sam Edward-Cook, Richard Riddell, Alexander Cobb, Alana Ramsey, Naveed Khan, Jason Langley, Siu Hun Li
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
Carolina Premiere

8:00 - 10:00pm: Revolution Maker - Film Block 5
Run Time: 4 Minutes
The Video For Jane Jensen’s Revolution Maker Has A Narrative Inspired By Jane’s Intention To Draw More Interest And Action On The Subject Of Human Trafficking.
Writer/Director: Valentine Miele
Producers: Noah Duesterberg-Chavez, Eddie Ebel
Cast: Jane Jensen, Robert Maffia, Christopher Guanlao, Caroline Grothe
Country Of Origin: USA
East Coast Premiere

8:00 - 10:00pm: The Founder Effect - Film Block 5
Run Time: 111 Minutes
When A Young Boy Goes Missing In The Town Of Hope, His Grandfather Must Grapple With Their Family History And Navigate Mysterious Phenomena As He Sets Out On A Quest Of Conscience To Save His Grandson From The Shadows.
Writer/Director: Justin Macgregor
Producer: Kristopher Macgregor
Cast: Rick Edwards, Greg Sestero, Lillith Foxx, Evan-Riley Brown, Steve James
Country Of Origin: Canada
South Carolina Premiere

April 25, 2024

2:00 - 4:00pm: The Depths Of Ningaloo - Film Block 6
Run Time: 12 Minutes
In March 2020, A Team Of Ocean Scientists Set Out To Observe, Document, And Characterize The Deep-Sea Biodiversity In The Cape Range And Ningaloo Canyons - A Region Off Of Western Australia, Where Almost No Exploration Had Taken Place.
Writer: Logan Mock-Bunting
Directors: Logan Mock-Bunting, Carlie Wiener
Producers: Logan Mock-Bunting, Alex Ingle, Carlie Wiener
Country Of Origin: Usa
Carolina Premiere

2:00 - 4:00pm: When Wire Was King - Film Block 6
Run Time: 84 Minutes
When Wire Was King Is A Feature-Length Documentary That Puts The Telecommunications Revolution Into Historical Context. Commerce, Technology, Entertainment, Travel, Health, And All Societal Interaction Are Now So Dependent On Secure And Reliable Telecommunications That, If The Plug Were Pulled, Our Nation And World Would Likely Collapse. As Our Digital World Grows Increasingly Complex, It’s Critically Important For Americans To Understand What Drives, Threatens, And Governs The Technology On Which We All Depend.
Writer: Leeann Dance
Director: Jennifer A. Manner
Producers: Michael Potter, Cliff Hackel, Lee Ann Dance
Country Of Origin: Usa
South Carolina Premiere

4:30 - 6:30pm: First Of Seven - Film Block 7
Run Time: 20 Minutes
It’s March Of 2020 And The COVID-19 Virus Is Running Rampant. Lockdowns Have Been Issued Across The United States And Fear Is Mounting. They Say That No Good News Comes In The Middle Of The Night, And Tonight Is No Exception. When Jake Levin Receives A Call From The Hospital, He Is Notified Of His Mother’s Death.  The Responsibility Is Now His To Begin The Near Impossible Task Of Uniting His Dysfunctional And Estranged Family.
Writer/Director: Zack Abramowitz          
Producers: Zack Abramowitz, Gadi Rubin
Cast: Chris Richards, Noam Shapiro, Zachary Lindberg, Jacqueline Sydney, Jon Freda
Country Of Origin: Usa 
World Premiere

4:30 - 6:30pm: What We Find On The Road - Film Block 7
Run Time: 93 Minutes
On TJ’s 18th Birthday, A Stranger Delivers Him A Key From His Father, Last Seen As He Was Hauled Off To Prison 8 Years Previously. With The Key Is The Address For A Proposed Meeting - 3000 Miles Away And In Two Weeks. The Key Unlocks A Timeworn 1968 Convertible, With A Coffin Welded To Its Floor. With Each Decision That Follows, TJ Plunges Deeper Into The Mysterious And Beautiful Landscapes We All Navigate – On Our Own, With Our Tribe, Through The Shifting Turns Of The Road Ahead.
Writer: Bill Haney
Director: Chaysen Beacham
Producers: Chaysen Beacham, Bill Haney
Cast: Finn Haney, William Chris Sumpter, Katherine Laheen, Paul Guilfoyle, Ross Partridge
Tim Disney
Country Of Origin: Usa
East Coast Premiere

7:00 - 9:10pm: Bau, Artist At War - Film Block 8
Run Time: 130 Minutes
"Bau, Artist At War" Is Based On The True Story Of Joseph And Rebecca Bau, Whose Wedding Took Place In The Plaszow Concentration Camp During WWII, An Event Immortalized In Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List. This Film Is A War Drama, Love Story, And Espionage Tale That Needs To Be Told In This Era Where Survivors Are Dying, And The Holocaust Is Slipping From Memory. Using His Artistic Skills And His Sense Of Humor In The Camps, Joseph Stays Alive And Helps Hundreds To Escape. Miraculously, He Finds Love In The Midst Of Despair—A Love That Will Last A Lifetime. Years Later, When Called To Be A Key Witness In The Trial Of The Brutal Nazi Officer Who Tortured Him And Killed His Father, He Is Thrust Back Into Vivid Memories Of The Holocaust And Calls Upon This Love And Resilience Of Spirit To Face The Ultimate Demon Of His Past.
Writers: Deborah Smerecnik, Ron Bass, Sonia Kifferstein
Director: Sean Mcnamara
Producers: Marc Griffith, Michelle P. Griffith, Deborah Smerecnik, David Brookwell, Sean Mcnamara
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Inbar Lavi, Josh Zuckerman, Yan Tual, Josh Blacker, Adam Tsekhman, Edward Foy
Country Of Origin: USA
Carolina Premiere

April 26, 2024

2:30 - 4:30pm: Ego - Film Block 9
Run Time: 3 Minutes
The Official Music Video Of Ava Della Pietra's Original Song, "Ego"
Writer: Ava Della Pietra
Director/Producer: Adam Lukowski
Cast: Ava Della Pietra, Noah Livingston
Country of Origin: USA

2:30 - 4:30pm: Desi Standard Time Travel - Film Block 9
Run Time: 102 minutes
When a new father suddenly loses his own dad, an opportunity to travel back in time for an evening gives him a chance to end things on a better note.
Writer/Director: Kashif Pasta
Producers: Shyam Valera, Eric Bizzarri
Cast: Adolyn Dar, Ali Kazmi, Anika Zulfikar
Country: Canada
Carolina Premiere

2:30 - 4:30pm: Love And Taxes- Film Block 9
Run Time: 102 minutes
In this unique 70s romance crafted by Lloyd J. Schwartz, renowned "Brady Bunch" writer and producer, an unconventional story unfolds between a CPA and a waitress. Their connection? An annual meeting under the guise of preparing her taxes. Yet, with each passing year, these sessions evolve into much more than number crunching. Set against the colorful backdrop of the 1970s, each of their seven encounters is a mini-drama, rich in emotional depth and character development. The film takes a bold cinematic leap by shooting each scene in a single, continuous take. This approach not only challenges the conventional filmmaking process but also creates a masterful dance of performances. "Love and Taxes is totally unique. It's so difficult to find a new way to make a romantic comedy, but Ken Feinberg has done it." - Rob Reiner.
The Film Stars Jake Reiner And Alexis Abrams.
Writer: Lloyd J. Schwartz
Directors: Ken Feinberg And Craig D. Tollis.
Producers: Lloyd J. Schwartz, Juan Feldman, Jill Gray Savarese And Ken Feinberg.
Cast: Jake Reiner, Alexis Abrams
Country Of Origin: Usa
World Premiere

5:45 - 7:15 Pm: We Will Not Be Silenced - Film Block 10
Run Time: 83 Minutes
A Shocking Insight Into The Orwellian World Of Online Censorship Witnessed Up Close And Personal Through The Experiences Of Brian Rose, Founder And Host Of London Real, Who Had His 2 Million Subscriber Youtube Channel Deplatformed For Simply Broadcasting Interviews That Challenged The Status Quo.
Writer: Brian Rose
Director: Luis Solarat
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
East Coast Premiere

7:45 - 10:00pm: Freedom Of Speech Symposium
All Access Plus Pass Holders Only.
In An Ever-Increasing World Of Censorship And Retraction Of Freedom Of Speech, Dialogue Is Needed Now More Than Ever. Does Increased Censorship Threaten Our Way Of Life, Our Freedoms And Our Pursuit Of Truth?
A Distinguished Panel Will Cover The Historic Context, Current State Of Censorship And What Could Be At Stake For The Future.
If History Tells Us Anything, It Can Tell Us Where We Are Going… Join These Panelists In A Riveting Discussion. Brian Rose, Robert Kiyosaki, Dr. Robert Malone, Dr. David E. Martin, Jerry Dalton

April 27, 2024

2:30 - 4:30pm: A Message From Dog - Film Block 11
Run Time: 6 Minutes
When pondering the mysteries of the universe, maybe you should listen to what the dog has to say.
Writer/Director: Donald Sniffin
Producers: Donald Sniffin, Kathy Sniffin, KBZ Films
Cast: Zane Sniffin, Paxton Lee, Mieka
Country Of Origin: USA
East Coast Premiere

2:30 - 4:30pm: TODAY WE CLIMBED A HILL - Film Block 11
RUN TIME: 8 minutes
Two mice build a mountain to reach a box of Corn Flakes.
Writer/Director: Gordon LePage
Country of Origin: USA
East Coast Premiere

2:30 - 4:30pm: Shaper - Film Block 11
Run Time: 9 Minutes
Kelly Richards has been shaping surfboards for forty years in Garden City, South Carolina, where the waves are the worst in the world. No-one thought much of his ability - until surfers began winning national titles on his boards. This documentary
shares Kelly's journey from emancipated teen to East-Coast legend.
Director/Producer: Max Losson
Cast: Kelly Richards, Drew Brophy, Cam Richards, Cole Richards, Emory McClary, Chuck "Roque"Elliot, Jimmy Mendillo
Country of Origin: USA

2:30 - 4:30pm: The Concierge - Film Block 11
Run Time: 70 Minutes
Akino is a trainee concierge at the Hokkyoku Department Store, an unusual department store that caters exclusively to animals. Under the watchful eyes of the floor manager and senior concierges, Akino runs around to fulfill the wishes of customers with a myriad of needs and problems in her pursuit to become a full-fledged concierge.
Writer: Satomi Oshima
Director: Yoshimi Itazu
Cast: Natsumi Kawaida, Takeo Otsuka, Kenjiro Tsuda
Country Of Origin: Usa
East Coast Premiere

5:00 - 7:00pm: Prison Is Cool - Film Block 12
Run Time: 5 Minutes
A White Supremacist Looks Back At His Time In Prison, Seeking To Make Amends.
Writer/Director/Producer: Elya Randrianaivo
Cast: Dustin Jeffries
Country Of Origin: USA
Usa Premiere

5:00 - 7:00pm: Charlie Tango - Film Block 12
Run Time: 99 Minutes
Desperate for a fresh start at life after a tragedy on her watch, a suspended air traffic controller finds herself into a world of financial fraud and manipulation when she throws in her lot with her secret lover.
Writer/Director/Producer: Simon Boisvert
Cast: David La Haye, Stacie Mistysyn, Bruce Dinsmore, Diana Lewis, Peter Miller, Marcel Jeannin
Country Of Origin: Canada
World Premiere

8:00 - 9:15pm: Carly - Film Block 13
Run Time: 11 Minutes
In a world where the only thing that matters is your "likeability", what are you willing to do to ensure the safety and future of your off spring? Perhaps a guest spot at a high ratings TV show? what could go wrong...
Writer: Shelly Ro
Director: Emily Lerer
Producers: Shelly Ro, Humberto "Tito" Castillo
Cast: Shelly Ro, Randy Davison
Country Of Origin: USA
East Coast Premiere

8:00 - 9:15pm: Closer - Film Block 13
Run Time: 13 Minutes
Wanting to solve her distant marriage dilemma, Angelika plans the perfect surprise to get closer.
Writer/Director: Santiago Rivero
Producer: Annija Anna C?bule
Cast: Katr?na Kreile
Country Of Origin: Latvia
East Coast Permiere

8:00 - 9:15pm: Titty Boy - Film Block 13  
Run Time: 14 Minutes
The story of a teenage boy with gynecomastia (aka "man boobs") who attempts to change his body by taking matters into his own hands.
Writer/Director: Austin Ford Franklin Culp
Producers: Austin Ford Franklin Culp, Wilson Smith, Dan Leyendecker
Cast: Anthony Ezell, Joel Keith, Anna Schatte, Jake Ryan, Ryan Muenzler
Country Of Origin: Usa
Carolina Permiere

8:00 - 9:15pm: Remedios - Film Block 13
Run Time: 17 minutes
After a brain transplant, Remedios struggles to redefine her identity in a male body. When she finds her former body standing in the attic, alive and healthy albeit vacant of mind, it thrusts her meddling family into chaos over what she should do with it, a discussion that traverses a depth of notions regarding our sense of who we are, or what is "I."
Writers: Patricia Hechavarria, Randy Valdes
Director: Randy Valdes
Producer: Kimberly Fraga
Cast: Daniel Capote, Adriana Pita, Gerardo Riveron, Camila Rodriguez, Mabel Roch, Caleb Scott
Country of Origin: USA

8:00 - 9:15pm: El Campo - Film Block 13
Run Time: 15 minutes
At a Mexican training camp in the middle of the desert, we witness the evolution of a young boy, transformed and turned into a cold blooded killer. This coming-of-age nightmare shows that even in the darkest of evils, there was once innocence.
Writer/Director: Octavio Pisano
Producers: Guillermo Escalona, Nico Nepola, Saray D. Guidetti, Carissa Stewart
Cast: Kinan Cruz, Jose Conejo Martin, Victor Adame, Carolina Riesgo
Country Of Origin: Mexico
Carolina Premiere

Date: April 23-27, 2024

Location:
The Grand 14 Theatre at Market Common, 4002 Deville St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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