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Where Humor and Heart Collide:
A Showcase of Extraordinary Talent
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If you love sharp humor, standout talent, and emotional depth, this block delivers unforgettable performances that take comedy and drama to the next level.
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DEAR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
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Derek DeAngelis,Â
Director
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Derek DeAngelis, aka "Derek D," is an award-winning actor, comedian, and host with a BFA from William Paterson University. Growing up by the beach in Neptune, NJ, he has appeared in national and international commercials, TV, film, theater, and print, and produced sold-out multimedia comedy shows like No Ordinary Day and Derek D & Friends Who Are Funny. He co-hosted the PBR Podcast, founded the Asbury Park Monologues, and currently hosts The Derek D Dozen and Dealer News Today. Derek also won a Telly Award for Sidetracked w/Derek D and co-wrote the sitcom Coppin' Stayles, which was showcased at the 2022 Garden State Film Festival.
Watch the trailer forÂ
Dear Entertainment Industry here:
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Watch the trailer for Buzzkill here:
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Griffin Davis, originally from South Carolina, moved to California to study creative writing at UC Santa Barbara, where he served as Editor in Chief of the campus satire magazine. With a passion for film and comedy, he shifted to video production, working as a Technical Director and Editor while also creating short films with his comedy team, "Probably A Cult." One sketch from the team grew into a feature film, Counting In. Griffin enjoys making movies with friends, believing the best comedy comes from embracing people’s authentic, quirky selves. He's also directed social videos for Yellow Dot Studios, Del Harrison’s comedy special Hot Chicks, and Jimmy Pardo’s pilot Truly Absurd.
Watch the trailer for Counting In 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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