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Beneath the Surface: A Block of Suspense and Healing
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Prepare for a rollercoaster of dark twists, mind-bending plots, and poignant moments. This block of thrilling films will keep you guessing until the very end. It also includes a thought-provoking film on grief and healing, along with a music video that adds a unique layer to the experience.
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THE TALE OF HOW THE FLOWER BLOOMED
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Written and Directed
by Emily E Moutis
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Written and Directed
by Tony Tlapanco
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Watch the Trailer for Yours Truly:
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AS EASY AS CLOSING
YOUR EYES
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Meet the Writer & Director
Parker Croft
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Parker Croft is a writer-director with a background in acting and cinematography. His short film Suncatcher received 62 festival selections, winning 13 awards and 20 nominations. He has directed for brands like the NBA, FIBA Basketball World Cup, Shiseido, and Better Booch, as well as music videos for artists like Vader the Villain and the All-American Rejects.
Croft co-wrote the feature Falling Overnight, which won the Special Jury Prize at Cinequest and streamed on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. His acting credits include Big Little Lies, Once Upon A Time, American Horror Story, Roadies, and Nip/Tuck.
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Meet the Writer
Aaron Golden
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Aaron Golden is a writer, actor, and producer from Ontario, Canada, best known for Falling Overnight, which won 15 awards at 26 film festivals before streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. He also produced The All-American Rejects' Send Her to Heaven and the award-winning short Suncatcher. His play To Tree premiered at Brown Paper Box Co. in Chicago, earning a Best New Work nomination. Golden has worked as a production sound recordist for brands like Gatorade, YouTubeTV, the NBA, and on films such as Mondo Hollywoodland and Freak Power: The Battle of Aspen.
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Known for Little Miss Sunshine, August: Osage County, Zombieland and
Enders Game
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Known for Widows, Elementary,
and Detroit 1-8-7
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DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
"As Easy As Closing Your Eyes was developed with the belief that a new fictional technology like Amesten would allow us to explore one of the oldest and most universal human questions from a fresh vantage point. It's a film that asks how far we would go to get more time with the ones we've lost, a film that explores the unanswerable riddle of loving what is mortal."
- Parker Croft
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Watch the Trailer for As Easy As Closing
Your Eyes:
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Meet the Director
Munjal Yagnik
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Munjal Yagnik is recognized for his innovative vision and talent in creating stories that deeply connect with diverse audiences. His feature debut, Scarlet Winter, has earned multiple awards and gained attention at various film festivals. Yaknik’s other works, including Caught Between Colors, Dream Interrupted, and Basilio – The Musical, highlight his versatility in exploring different genres. Holding both a BFA and MFA in Film from Syracuse University, he currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he focuses on cinematography and creative development.
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Watch the Trailer for Scarlet Winter:
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Join us for the 23rd Annual Garden State Film Festival, happening March 27-30, 2025, in Asbury Park & Cranford, NJ!
Secure your tickets now for a spectacular celebration of cinema—we can't wait to 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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