Opening Night, May 13th 2009

The Ex Adam Chinoy

After recently breaking up with her boyfriend Cameron bumps into her Ex walking on the streets of New York City. What will she do now?

4min
Kin of You Sean Devaney

When David returns home to the Jersey shore, after the death of his ex-wife, he is confronted with his estranged son Scott. They spend the weekend together, determining if the bond of father and son is foundation enough to start anew.

19min
Safety “Prince Charming” Bryan Schlam

A Black Metal house party goes wrong in a truly epic music video for Safety, a Los Angeles based rock group.

4min
What Goes Around Comes Around Tanaya Rivers

An indolent and selfish young man, named Damien, discovers his ill grandmother’s winning lottery ticket and decides to keep it for himself. A comical dark tale of cosmic irony.

8min
Feis William McMeekan, Jr.

The Garden State Feis is the premier Irish Dance competition in New Jersey. Held each March here in Scotch Plains, this year’s Feis featured top Irish dancers from across the country as they prepared for the World Championships.

8min
Unlimited: Renewable Energy Daniel Califf-Glick

A documentary about renewable energy and other alternatives to fossil fuels. Unlimited’s goal is to educate about the solutions to global warming and to help move the country forward on the issue of renewable energy.

25min
Milan “PC Screen” Adam Chinoy

A music video for a local band from North Plainfield. Shot live at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ

4min

In Stereo Mel Rodriguez

A man recounts to his therapist the events of his day. How he found that his girlfriend was cheating on him with his best friend and how he ended up looking like he took a good beating.

15min
Faces Of Reality Jason Ruggerio

A short documentary about the Faces of Reality Program that took place in April at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Faces Of Reality shows students the effects of drinking in driving in a powerful and effective way.

6min
Skaie Knox “Hope Will Bring You Home” Peter Paul Basler

Music from Skaie Knox has been featured on several MTV network shows including “Undressed” and “Punk’d”. This is her latest music video.

3min
Out of Bounds: Back to the Roots Nick Kosciolek

Tells the story of how legendary Scotch Plains skate and snow shop Out of Bounds got its humble start in 1992 with a simple dream of being a shop for skaters and snowboarders by skaters and snowboarders.

20min
Letters To Penthouse Chris Messineo

A writer, trapped by his own demons, lashes out at the only woman in his life.

9min

Intermission

Miracle Men Thomas Clark

A documentary about Tommie Agee and Cleon Jones, two boyhood friends who grew up together in Mobile, Alabama, and helped turn the worst team in baseball history into the most beloved of World Champions.

45min
The Roadhouse Nick Pavano

Joe and Michelle Nuzzo have been married for exactly one year. On October 9th, they will celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary in misery, stranded at a decrepit motel in upstate New York.

60min

Second Night, May 14th 2009

Wicker Hollow “This Ocean Drive” Nick Pavano

Straight out of Howell, New Jersey, teamed up with director, Nick Pavano. Lyrics & vocals by Chris Leone.

4min
Vincient: Buddhist Daniel Califf-Glick

Vincient Haroldson, an unorthodox and hypocritical Buddhist, teaches how to attain enlightenment through three of his personal practices.

8min
The Classroom Marina Dugan

Another normal day in Mr. Johnson’s class. You’ve seen The Office now enjoy The Classroom.

6min
Katyusha “My Perfect World” Sean Devaney

A look into Katyusha’s perfect world. We find her not as content as she imagined with the man of her dreams.

4min
The Future’s Not So Bright Jeremy Cimafonte

A teenager goes to 5 Guys to enjoy a burger, but is soon bogged down by his sudden ability to see the consequences of all his actions.

5min
It’s A Trap! Laura Thompson

When a photographer shuns a homeless person with a seemingly fake camera, the hobo steals his camera; leading to unexpected events.

5min
The Smithereens “House We Used To Live In” William McMeekan, Jr.

A rare look at lifelong Scotch Plains resident Pat DiNizio and his band transforming one of their best known songs into a unique musical improvisation.

10min
One Saved Message Chris Messineo

Emily’s answering machine holds the memory of her love and the key to moving on.

3min
Penguin’s Sonata Adam Chinoy

Penguin’s only have one mate for life. What happens after your mate dies?

1min
The Unusuals “Crime Slut” Matt Kempner

Last month Matt Kempner, a local actor and member of the Scotch Plains Fanwood High School A/V Club, made his television debut on the ABC show The Unusuals.

1min
Christopher Walken Day Chris Gilman

Many holidays come and go but Christopher Walken Day is here to stay in Scotch Plains, New Jersey!

8min
Broken Record Will Eisenberg

Rachel, a teenager, is frustrated by her group of friends who are non-conformists. They wear the same hip clothes, listen to the same hip music, which is why Rachel is turned off when she finds out one of them has a thing for her.

15min
Eyes & Vision Benjamin Morris & Mike Kaiser

An educational documentary on the anatomy and visual process of the eye, and the importance of good eye care.

7min
The Wait is So, So Long Ryan S. Jenq

A short film revolving around the narration of a poem about waiting for things that never come. The narration, recited like a monologue, is accompanied and reflected by various visuals and scenery relating to the spoken lines.

2min
Fear Before “Fear Before Doesn’t Listen to People Who Don’t Like Them” Bryan Schlam

An eerie performance music video from Fear Before’s self-titled release.

3min
Worlds Natalie Deduck

The trailer for the upcoming documentary on Patricia Whitehead, a twelve year veteran of irish dancing from the local Marie Moore School, and her journey to the World Competition.

2min
Displaced Angelique Ibarra

Joe is mourning the death of his fiancée Amy but when he revisits the place where they first met the memories he has lead to him seeing the truth, even if only for a moment.

5min

Intermission

Float Johnny Auncion, produced by Peter Paul Basler

The interweaving stories of lives and loves in Los

Angeles that takes place in an ice cream parlor called FLOAT. “It’s All About the Ice Cream”, the slogan of the parlor, could not be further from the truth.

98min

The Best Shorts From Movies In May & Westfilm, 2002 - 2008, May 15th 2009

Chimera Doug Shineman (Westfilm 2003)

A short narrative told through the eyes of a confused young man who searches for the difference between reality, the dream world and his own illusions.

8min
iPat Tom Penella (Movies In May 2005)

An investigation into what it really takes to star in a commercial for the Apple iPod, featuring the master of the genre, iPat.

5min
Horror Movie Ashton Golembo (Westfilm 2005)

One kid alone with a scary movie. Sometimes the movies you watch get to you. Is it all just in your head? Watch and find out.

4min
Squirrel Paintist Griff Kimmins (Westfilm 2005)

What includes a squirrel in space, a squirrel self-portrait, aliens and galactic adventure? While Squirrel Piantist, of course!

5min
In Search of Buddygirl Kevin Johnson (Westfilm 2003)

The story of one student’s search for love…over the internet. In the course of his hunt he learns a lot about AOL and its instant messenger as he does about the opposite sex.

8min
Deep Water William McMeekan, Jr. (Movies In May 2007)

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Girls’ Swimming Team battles through a tough season of injuries and setbacks to show us what being true champions is all about.

3min
The Hunted Alex Forstenhausler (Westfilm 2005)

Follow the panicked movements of a young woman as she learns that police are chasing a psychotic killer in the vicinity of her hotel.

4min
Training Day Ken Waddell (Westfilm 2005)

Arnold, a 3 year-old auteur presents us with his masterpiece…the story of two toddlers struggling with love and potty training.

5min
Impact Sean Devaney (Movies In May 2006)

When Bill arrives home with disturbing news, he and Diane must decide what to do next...

8min
Robots: Wave of the Future George Bucci (Westfilm 2005)

What will robots actually do for us in the future? An in-depth look at the not so distant future of mankind and robotkind.

4min

Sleepover Will Eisenberg (Movies In May 2008)

When two teenage buds go to their friend Tom’s house to sleep over, they expect food and ESPN. Tom, however, has different plans.

6min

Intermission

Shopping For Love Evan Faulk (Movies In May 2005)

A trip to a Westfield supermarket becomes a shortcut to the heart for two lucky shoppers.

6min
Project: B-Boy/ Kujo Doug Shineman (Movies In May 2006)

Introduces an amazing, gravity-defying art form that is currently making a comeback. A partially deaf break-dancer with a fascinating perspective of life shows us why.

13min
I Don’t Care How Good Reservoir Dogs Was Steve Fromtling (Westfilm 2003)

God, In the form of Sean Connery, appears to actor Steve Buscemi to charge him with the holy quest of serving divine punishment on Quentin Tarantino for sullying his otherwise first rate films with his own acting.

9min
Conflagration In Scotch Plains William McMeekan, Jr. (Movies In May 2008)

The Scotch Plains Fire Department recounts the dramatic 2007 fire that destroyed the Charlie Browns restaurant on North Avenue.

4min
The Pants With Nobody Inside Them Edmond Hawkins & Kent Boersma (Movies In May 2005)

This short story by Dr. Seuss about first impressions and judging appearances is brought to life through puppet animation.

3min
La Main de Sang Rouge Daniel Califf-Glick (Movies In May 2006)

A dark, artistic film portraying the demise of man with a troubled past, played by Alex Forstenhausler.

8min
In The Eye of The Beholder Tracey Lawrence (Westfilm 2008)

Humans go through life with a unique perspective, a subjective reality. The film tells the story of Janie, a lovely young woman who is strong yet insecure.

3min
Global Warming PSA Corey Gegner (Movies In May 2007)

A comedic global warming PSA demonstrating how the increasing temperature on Earth affects us on a daily basis.

30min
Red Haired Boy Rachel Gordon (Westfilm 2005)

His parents left him. His teddy left him. He was alone… until one cold snowy day when Suzie came along. She taught him that life is more than just the survival of the fittest.

6min
Soccer Time Edmond Hawkins (Movies In May 2005)

A first person perspective of what it’s like to kick a soccer ball in suburbia.

2min
Where I’m At Now Angelique Ibarra (Movies In May 2007)

A Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School student comes clean in a bare bones documentary about his past present & future.

8min
Portrait of a Whig Daniel Califf-Glick (Movies In May 2007)

Dick Driben, a caricature of the modern politician, took it upon himself to revive the long dead American Whig Party and run in New Jersey’s 2006 Senatorial elections.

19min