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Get Ready to Witness
These Moving Stories!
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Explore a dynamic collection of films that celebrate the power of perseverance. Whether you're drawn to inspiring stories, legendary sports icons, or powerful tales of overcoming adversity, this block showcases unforgettable journeys of triumph and resilience, highlighting the indomitable human spirit."
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MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE:Â
HOPE ONE
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What is Hope One Monmouth?
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The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Hope One Mobile Unit,
supported by recovery specialists, travels to local communities to help tackle the opioid crisis. Since its launch in 2019, Hope One has visited countless events and locations, providing education on addiction services and offering vital resources to individuals affected by substance use disorder. In addition to distributing hygiene products, the unit also provides vouchers for free 30-day treatments. By maintaining a regular monthly schedule, Hope One demonstrates its ongoing dedication and ensures residents can rely on consistent support.
Community outreach efforts include the monthly deployment of the Hope Truck, with visits to locations such as Brookdale Community College, JBJ Soul Kitchen, and various sites in Asbury Park, NJ.
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The Sign will make its world premiere at the 2025 Garden State Film Festival. The film’s unique visual style immerses the audience by focusing on a single perspective and intentionally omitting faces. This deliberate choice enhances the sensory experience, amplifying its powerful message about the importance of disability awareness, particularly for those with invisible disabilities.
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Melissa Mars is a multi-talented, award-winning artist based in New York, known for her work as an actress, singer-songwriter, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Originally from France with Algerian heritage, she first gained recognition through her pop music career with Universal Music and her iconic role in Mozart the Rock Opera, which was famously described by Le Monde as “Tinker Bell transformed by Tim Burton.”
Her U.S. credits include starring alongside John Travolta in From Paris with Love, and her song “Beautiful” was featured on Coca-Cola Music’s 52 Songs of Happiness. As a director, Mars made her debut in 2007 with the music video Love Machine, and later took on producing with the animated musical Army of Love, which she co-directed and aired on French networks such as M6 and NRJ 12.
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About the Band:Â BACKHOUSE
BACKHOUSE is a dynamic 5-piece rock band that blends the fierce energy of indie rock with the timeless spirit of 90s alternative music. Their journey began in a back house once owned by Jeff Bezos and later used as an FBI hideout. Now based in a historic 1800s barn studio by the New Jersey coast, the band draws inspiration from its unique surroundings to craft captivating melodies and deliver electrifying performances that bridge the past and present.
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Catch the video premiere of "Always the Same Dream" by BACKHOUSE only at the Garden State Film Festival on Saturday, March 29 at 2:45 PM.
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"The Waiting Game is a powerful justice-driven documentary that reveals an incredible battle between the NBA and a tiny not for profit working to gain full recognition for the men of the ABA – a colorful, exciting, rival league that arguably invented the modern game of basketball. It’s a fight for benefits the players of the ABA felt were promised, but never delivered."
-Â Michael Husain, Director
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Michael Husain is a director, producer, writer, and narrator known for The Waiting Game and the 2024 documentary short The Sugarman. An Asian-American filmmaker and founder of Good Vibes Media, he has earned multiple National Sports Emmy Awards for his documentary work. With a career spanning over 200 hours of documentary and non-fiction television, his credits include the ESPN 30 for 30 short Slick, Nancy and the Telethon, episodes of A&E’s American Justice and Biography, as well as programs for Discovery Networks, The History Channel, VH-1, HGTV, and PBS. His independent projects include The Addict’s Wake (2022), an award-winning film that further showcases his storytelling expertise.
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We can’t wait to see you at Garden State Film Festival and share these amazing films with you!
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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.Â
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