New England's Filmmaking Spirit Festival

151 Coliseum Avenue,Nashua NH 03063

25 June, 2023

Description

Over recent years, it continually ends up feeling tougher and tougher to get through the day and have the drive that pushes you to enjoy your life. It can be especially tough for those that are work towards a career in a creative field, such as film. Yet, the filmmaking spirit, and the drive to tell stories in general, is a persistent one. These four filmmakers from New England will be showcasing their short films, along with trailers from other storytellers in the region, and display how the filmmaking spirit is alive and is not going anywhere. Included in the event are sneak previews of the following short films: Lumberjack - Directed by Sam Cohen - A well-mannered assassin starts a relationship with the ex-wife of the short-tempered manic detective who's tracking him down. Starring Kris Salvi, Marie Kottenstette, and Marc Powers Casting Kill - Directed by Mark J. Parker - A casting director and his coworkers are targeted by a deranged actor during a late night casting session from hell. Written, directed & produced by Mark J. Parker. Starring Mike Pratt and Gavin Damian-Loring. Cinematography by Bodhi Ouellette. Edited by Erin Waters. Featuring the song "Capslock" by Basic Bitches. As well as show cases of the follow short films: Wildcat - Directed by Brandon Prentiss - A college Freshman is confronted with a difficult decision: talk to his crush or let her slip away forever. "Wildcat" explores the fear of missing out and the power of missed connections. Staring Julia Labuski, Richard Sprague Jr, and Paul Noonan. Anxietatem - Directed by Ryan David Rogers - Latin for Anxiety, "Anxietatem" follows a young man (Paul) trying to enjoy a night out when his inner worries begin to affect him. Staring Samson Zilic, Katrina Chamberlain, and Steven Lawlor Jones. Cinematography by Killarney Traynor, and features the song "New Day (Lion Mane Remix)" by Ryan Anthony Deachman and Lion Mane. After the premiere will be a Q&A with the each of the directors giving insight on what has inspired them to make the films they've made. Katrina Chamberlain in "Anxietatem" Behind the scenes photo of "Casting Kill" Julia Labuski and Richard Sprague Jr in "Wildcat" Marc Powers and Dustin Teuber in "Lumberjack" Katrina Chamberlain and Samson Zilic in "Anxietatem" Marie Kottenstette and Kris Salvi in "Lumberjack"