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Meet PHILIP CURCURU and Atomik Age Project; “With this film,absorbing gripping, emotional, wondrous music that emotes through the film’sjourney, you get an ‘incandescent light bulb’ moment; a realization of thegenius that goes into this music, narration, and performance. Then Iinterviewed the genius members of Atomic Age Project, Philip , Christina andJames.” Calvin

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"A Gloucester Fisherman" by the Atomik Age Project;showing at the Garden State Film Festival

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BIO  The Atomik AgeProject is a labor of love by a group of lifelong friends, whose talents andenergies focus on keeping shared memories alive.

My name is Philip Curcuru. I am a music composer/producerand filmmaker here on Staten Island, NY.

Along with my good friend and co-director, James, mydaughter Christina and good friend Lou, we are the Atomik Age Project group. Weare proud and honored to be this year's GSFF movie music winners for ourtribute song: A Gloucester Fisherman. The music video is an Official Selectionas well.

This is humbly our sixth win at GSFF since 2014, and ourthird consecutive movie music award. James and I have been close friends andmusicians for 60-plus years. A beautiful story in and of itself.

LINKS:  https://filmfreeway.com/AGloucesterFishermanbyTheAtomikAgeProject

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Meet: SOPHIE GENOVESE-MESTER: Art Director of SCAD AnimationCapstone Film 'Deer Season,’ showing at Garden State Film Festival

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SOPHIE GENOVESE-MESTER:  Art Director of SCAD Animation Capstone Film'Deer Season,’ showing at Garden State Film Festival

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fKB8A0OCHrc

BIO: My name is Sophie Genovese-Mester, and I'm a visualdevelopment artist currently based in New Jersey/New York. I’m a 2024 graduateof the Savannah College of Art and Design(SCAD) with a BFA in ConceptDevelopment for Animation. My skills include environment, prop, and characterdesign, as well as storyboarding, animation, motion media, and social mediamanagement. If you need anything from me, don't hesitate to reach out!

Portfolio: www.sophiegm.com

Instagram: @_sophies_stories_

ABOUT:  "DeerSeason" is a 2024 SCAD Animation Capstone film created using 3D and 2Danimation. A young wanna-be bounty hunter tags along with his reluctant,adoptive older sister to investigate what mysterious creature has been stealingall the food rations in town. It is a coming-of-age story, featuring themes offamily and sustainability."

LINKS:  FilmInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deerseasonfilm

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sophies_stories_/

Director's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rookashe/

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#realconversations #mockumentary #director #writer #LA#rocknroll #Staccato #filmmaker

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BEN KURZROCK, Writer, GRIFFIN DAVIS, Director, Writer; film,‘Counting In, The Rise, Fall & Disappearance of Steve Staccato’ appearing @Garden State Film Fest.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rmwaQ50U6_M

Counting In is a mockumentary exploring the life and currentwhereabouts of rock-n-roll's mysterious legend Steve Staccato, the world'sgreatest at counting to four at the top of every song you’ve ever heard.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHGFNM9MaTs&t=1s

LINK: www.benkurzrock.com

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Meet MIKAELA SHWER & LIZ IANELLI: film ‘The Kids Are NotAlright’ screening at Garden State Film Festival "This was a MULTI year(9years) project. Beyond dedication......" Calvin

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Meet IAN SCHELLER, BRANDON BLOMQUIST; filmmakers,

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IAN MICHAEL SCHELLER & BRANDON BLOMQUIST, actors, ‘LAAllegory’ showing at Garden State Film Festival

YouTube: https://youtu.be/L_uOXfq4cOs

BIO: IAN SCHELLER: Magician, Creative Producer, Director,Musician, Martial Artist, Actor, Graphic Designer. That almost sums up IanScheller who grew up in a print shop in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Ian's work has been seen across the internet and in artgalleries around the world. He founded Bluespace Records with his brother Brad.He lives in Los Angeles and spends as much time as he can at The Magic Castlein Hollywood.

BRANDON BLOMQUIST: Brandon has been making strange videossince 1989. His background is in Chicago style improv, and guerilla film. Hecurrently resides in Portland Oregon where he spends his time cartooning andcycling.

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“LA Allegory is an Experimental Comedy by Scientists OfImagination”

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Movie Website

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Meet: DEDI FELMAN: filmmaker, film, ‘Take Good Care’ showingat Garden State Film Festival.

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DEDI FELMAN; Writer/Director; Film, ‘Take Good Care’ showingat Garden State Film Festival

YouTube: https://youtu.be/M6K1hRqMpiU

BIO: Dedi Felman is a writer / director born and raised inthe wilds of New Jersey.

She loves criminally-minded underdogs, unapologeticallyflawed females, and whip-smart women on adventures. Her favorite storiesconfront human truths with a sense of humor, whether they be grounded sci-fi,mystery-thrillers, or heists.

Dedi attended the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwritingand was in the inaugural class of the HBO Access Writing Fellowship, where shediscovered her passion for directing. She was selected as a BlackmagicCollective Directing Actors Fellow in 2022 and a Blackmagic CollectiveProducing Fellow in 2023.

Her latest short, Take Good Care, a sci-fi dramedy aboutaging, ambition, family, and love, premiered at the Oscar-qualifyingHollyshorts Film Festival and screened at Burbank International Film Festival,New Filmmakers LA, in the market at Palm Springs International Film Festival,and at Wyoming International Film Festival. It will have its East Coastpremiere at the Garden State Film Festival, March 29th in the 3-5 PM block atAsbury Lanes.

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LINKS:

https://www.instagram.com/takegoodcarefilm/

https://www.instagram.com/dediaf

from DEDI’s Instagram “I couldn't be more excited toannounce that TAKE GOOD CARE will have its East Coast premiere at NJ's very own@gardenstatefilmfestival! As most of you know, I'm a Jersey Girl and taking ourshort home to Asbury Park is a special joy. Terrific folks run this festival.And I'm grateful that my Aunt Esther, who's supported me through thick andthin, will finally be able to see it.

I'm also thrilled to share that @molly7hagan, our incrediblelead, has been nominated for Best Actress in a Short, Web Series, or Pilot.Congrats Molly!! Working w/you has been a career pinnacle.

Congrats again to all our incredible cast and crew who madethis all possible. It's been an amazing ride!

TY for making dreams come true.”

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Meet JACKIE LETKOWSKI & BRETT McKEE; Writers, Producers,Actors, ‘Cecelia’s Ship’ showing at Garden State Film Festival

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JACKIE LETKOWSKI; Writer/Producer/Actress; BRETT McKEE; Director/Producer/Actor; “Cecelia’s Ship,showing at Garden State Film Festival

YouTube:  https://youtu.be/ZbXuM5pRLPY

ABOUT: After meeting in an acting class in NYC, and duringthe US-SAG strikes, Bret McKee & Jackie Letkowski set out to suppress theircreative appetites by making a self-funded independent short film.

It was based on a screenplay Jackie wrote several years agoinspired by a Twilight Zone episode and family & friends who have lostloved ones to cancer. Bret used his unique vision to bring the story to life,and he created something truly beautiful.

It follows a single mother who struggles with saying goodbyeto her dying daughter. Simultaneously, she's plagued by a recurring dream thatbecomes more significant than she realizes.

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LINKS:  BusinessContact Form: https://www.filmnerdpictures.com/#contact

Social Media (Instagram): @filmnerdpicturesllc (Jackie)@trojanhorsefilms (Bret)

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Meet BILL SARINE & TONY STEPHENS:  ‘Possibilities’  a documentary film celebrating the legacy ofHelen Keller as told through the shared stories of 21st-century voices.

“A short exhortation based on my interview with Bill Sarine&Tony Stephens. The world citizenry beginning at nine years old, in everyclassroom, living room, office, on tablets, phones, streaming…. everywhere,should really see ‘Possibilities.’ A documentary film hugely celebrating thelife of Helen Keller. I knew stuff from the old movie, ‘Miracle Worker.’ But Iknew so little about Helen Keller, one of the most remarkable Earth citizens.I’m still spinning from revelations and realizations. What a marvelous film.What a marvelous life. Thanks Bill, Tony and your team” Calvin

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 BILL SARINE &TONY STEPHENS: ‘Possibilities’ a film. Presented by the American Foundation ForBlind; for Garden State Film Festival March 27, 2025

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YouTube:  https://youtu.be/JAKFLpdPN7o

Official link -https://afb.org/news-publications/media/possibilities

Trailer for the film - https://youtu.be/LAtNeaxzHew?si=L-OIevkuRQvqDgEI

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Overview / description of the film

‘Possibilities’ is a documentary film celebrating the legacyof Helen Keller as told through the shared stories of 21st-century voices.Possibilities is a co-production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)and Beachglass Films. The film’s director, Bill Sarine, brought together acollaborative team, comprised of both blind and sighted individuals. Thefull-length documentary proudly stands as the first widely released film tooffer open audio description, ensuring accessibility for all audiences.

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Contact person:

Tony Stephens (He/Him)

Assistant Vice President, Communications

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

212-502-7627 | Direct

212-502-7600 | Main

[email protected]

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Meet VIENNA SKINNELL: A Gen Z Writer/Director/Filmmaker,‘Killer Love’ showing at Garden State Film Festival

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VIENNA SKINNELL: A Gen Z Writer/Director/Filmmaker, ‘KillerLove’ showing at Garden State Film Festival

YouTube: https://youtu.be/v7PI_HteIpQ

ABOUT: Vienna Skinnell is an 18-year-old filmmaker from theBay Area, majoring in Film and TV production at NYU. She currently has avariety of short films from her horror/comedy short ‘Killer Love’ to herromance/thriller ‘Boy Toy’, and is currently producing her directorial debutfeature film ‘The Social Distance’. In the last year, ‘Killer Love’ hasscreened alongside Oscar winner ‘Anora’ at the Mill Valley Film Festival, theNewport Beach Film Festival, and now will get an East Coast premiere at the GardenState Film Festival.

LINKS:

Instagrams: @viennaskinnell, @femmefataleproductionco,@thesocialdistancethemovie, @filmfirstproductions

Emails: [email protected], [email protected]

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Meet MELISSA MARS; Filmmaker, Director, ‘The Sign’ WorldPremiere at Garden State Film Festival

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MELISSA MARS: Filmmaker; Writer; Director; Latest Film, ‘TheSign’ (World Premiere at GSFF 2025) Upcoming, ‘Exit Zero’

YouTube: https://youtu.be/L0w6AI8IT1U

BIO: Melissa Mars is an international award-winning actress,singer-songwriter, screenwriter, and filmmaker based in New York. Born andraised in France with Algerian roots, she has been described as “Tinker Belltransformed by Tim Burton” (Le Monde). Her work has been praised as “powerful,”“heartfelt,” and “thought-provoking”…

She now presents her latest film, The Sign, an immersivepiece advocating for invisible disabilities. Additionally, she is co-producingand co-directing Exit Zero, a New Jersey-based horror anthology developed withthe Garden State Screenwriters group.

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LINKS

THE SIGN TRAILER: www.bit.ly/The-Sign-Teaser

WEBSITES: www.melissamars.com / www.madeinmarsstudios.com

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/melissamarsofficial

YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/melissamarsofficial

EXIT ZERO: www.exitzerothemovie.com

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