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Tunes, Thrills, and Stories
That Transcend
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Step into an experience that blends pulse-quickening thrills, electrifying music, and stories that touch your soul—films that will stay with you, igniting fresh perspectives.
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Philip Curcuru & James Ceribello,
Directors
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The Atomik Age Project, formed in Brooklyn, New York, has been creating music since the 1960s. All songs are written and produced by lead guitarist Philip Curcuru. The track "A Gloucester Fisherman" features James Ceribello on lead vocals, Lou Di Natale on keyboards, and Christina Dempsey on vocals.
As of 2025, the band has earned 24 Best Song/Music Video awards and 24 music and film Finalist/Nomination awards. Their work has been recognized globally, receiving accolades in the US, London, Paris, Vienna, and Canada.
Check Out the Trailer for A Gloucester Fisherman:
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Maura Garnett is a writer, director, and aspiring casting director passionate about storytelling and social issues. With a sharp eye for talent and a deep understanding of character, Maura excels at envisioning the perfect actors for any role. She has gained valuable experience interning with Stephanie Klapper Casting for off-Broadway and Broadway productions, as well as with New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT), where she organized the 2024 Muse Awards Raffle. Additionally, Maura has worked with Emmy-winning casting director Avy Kaufman and is now a casting assistant for 4-time Emmy winner Mark Saks.
Check Out the Trailer for Disoriented:
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THE METAMORPHOSIS PROJECT
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Kaylen Ng is a first-gen Singaporean American producer and writer from Palos Verdes, California, with a degree in Creative Producing and Virtual Production from Chapman University. She has been a finalist for Coca-Cola Refreshing Films, a fellow at the Television Academy Foundation’s Star Trek Command Training Program, and a Red Bull Establishing Shot filmmaker. Kaylen has worked for Proximity Media, Starz, and Lionsgate, and is currently the Executive Assistant to the President of Film and Television at Justin Simien’s Culture Machine. She also produces live events and podcasts and aims to become a showrunner, focusing on genre-bent narratives and underrepresented communities.
Check Out the Trailer for The Metamorphosis Project:
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Daniel Colaianni, Director
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Daniel Colaianni is a film school graduate from La Roche University in Pittsburgh, PA, where he trained in all aspects of filmmaking, including directing, writing, editing, camera operating, and more. He has written and directed multiple short films, pilots, and features, with two of his half-hour thriller pilots ranking highly on Coverfly. Daniel has also worked on sets in various roles and has experience in social media marketing, having interned for La Roche University's athletic department. Currently, he coordinates for the New Jersey Film Academy alongside executive director Diane Raver, founder of the Garden State Film Festival.
Check Out the Trailer for Confession:
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MADAGASCAR: A CHANGE FOR CHANGE
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Lisa Molinaro began her directing career in college, where she directed short one-act plays and scene studies for student theater showcases. After moving to New York City, she immersed herself in the independent film scene and quickly built a reputation as a script supervisor on major productions like The Sopranos, Stuart Little 2, Law and Order: SVU, Smash, Succession, and The Menu. Encouraged by fellow writers and directors, Lisa took the opportunity at the end of Succession to make her debut film, Incoming Call, with support from several executive producers and Succession crew members, including cast member Natalie Gold.
Photo Gallery for Incoming Call:
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Edward Tyndall is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has been featured at top international film festivals, including Tribeca and BFI London. His documentaries have aired on television in the US and Canada and have been distributed worldwide. In addition to his documentary work, Edward's fiction has been published in anthologies and literary journals. Originally from Durham, North Carolina, he now resides in Denver, Colorado.
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Watch the Trailer for Fierro here:
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Secure your tickets now and join us for a spectacular celebration of cinema. We can’t wait to see you at the Garden State Film Festival and share these amazing films with you!Â
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THE GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL is New Jersey's Premier Independent Film Festival®. Now in its 23rd year, the GSFF, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a global destination festival that stimulates economic growth in New Jersey through the arts. It also promotes student creativity, makes the arts accessible to underserved populations and preserves heritage arts.Â
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