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3.14 – The Perfect Formula for This
Film Block!
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Get ready for a film block where math meets emotion in the most unexpected ways! From the infinite possibilities of Pi to the heartwarming journey of self-discovery, this block blends humor, drama, and a touch of numbers. With 3.14 reasons to tune in, these films will leave you questioning the formulas of life, laughter, and personal growth. Don’t miss the chance to see these stories come full circle!
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"Irrational is the film I wish I had seen when I was younger. I want audiences to leave the film feeling okay about making mistakes and not improving at something, while also humming all the catchy musical bops."
- Jake Wichansky, Director
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Meet Director, Writer, Editor,
& Producer
Jake Wichansky
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Jake Wichansky, a filmmaker from Randolph, New Jersey, graduated from NYU's film program in 2022. He has directed more than twenty short films, several of which have been showcased at film festivals, including the award-winning Sara and Fermata. He recently completed his NYU thesis film, Irrational, and has also edited a range of narrative, experimental, and documentary short films.
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WATCH THE TRAILER FOR IRRATIONAL:
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IF THAT MOCKINGBIRD DON'T SING
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"My goal for this film is to make other young women feel seen and empower them to fight for their personhood in a world that doesn’t always treat them like one."
- Sadie Bones, Director
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Sadie Bones,
Director & Writer
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Sadie Bones, a 20-year-old screenwriter, director, and actor from New York City, has already made a significant mark in the film industry. Her notable works include The Vanishing Point, Existential Hokey Pokey, and Claire, in which she starred alongside Charlyne Yi.
With numerous accolades under her belt, Sadie has been recognized with awards such as Most Promising Filmmaker, Best Young Filmmaker, and an Audience Choice Award for Best Film. She honed her craft at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and later graduated from The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute’s prestigious two-year conservatory program in NYC. Recently, she was honored with the NYWIFT Award for Excellence in Narrative Directing and received the Emerging Filmmaker Award at the Rhode Island Film Festival (RIFF).
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If That Mockingbird Don't Sing | IMDb
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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!
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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.
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