Welcome to the Passaic County Film Festival Presented by the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders in partnership with our sponsors and financial supporters

Welcome to the 12th annual Passaic County Film Festival. The Festival showcases a wide range of film projects created by students and independent film makers who live, attend school, or work in Passaic County. The objective of the Passaic County Film Festival is to support student and independent film makers by providing a public forum in which to showcase their work and provide an opportunity to interact with members of the television and film making community.

Program Agenda 10:00 AM Registration Welcome: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders Theodore O. Best, Jr. , Freeholder Director John W. Bartlett, Esq., Deputy Freeholder Director Terry Duffy, Freeholder ● Bruce James, Freeholder Cassandra “Sandi” Lazzara, Freeholder ● Pat Lepore, Freeholder Hector C. Lora, Freeholder

Masters of Ceremony: Albert Kahwaty and Alan Rowe Kelly

Finalists: High School Documentary Films

Finalists: High School Music Video Films Finalists: High School Public Service Announcement Films Finalists: High School Short Films Finalists: University/Independent Short Films 12:00 Award presented by the North Jersey Federal Credit Union James B. Giffin, Chief Administrative Officer, NJFCU 12:15 Costello Award Presentations

WINNERS: Join us under the Fabian 8 marquee for a group photograph

SCREENING ORDER OF FILMS

HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARIES “Ride to Freedom” by Jehan Abayhan, Andrew J. Valer, Isabela Desa, PVHS “Band of Brothers and Sisters” by Kyra Zwahlen, Lakeland Regional High School “The Risk of Life” by Frank Langana, West Milford High School “The Forge: A Jewel in the Highlands” by Matt Romano, PCTI ““What is Love?” by Nicole Harris, Tarin Nelson, Rosanna Sanchez, Julian Briggs, Passaic County Technical Institute “Polar Bear Plunge” by Faith Bellomo, Robert Belfiore, PCTI

HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC VIDEOS "Deck the Halls Music Video” by Max Straubinger, Lakeland Regional High School “Plant Life” by Kyra Zwahlen, Lakeland Regional High School “Doo Wop“ by Jahnae Moultrie, Harwin Vasquez, Anaya E Gass, PCTI HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS “What We Need” by Erika Robertson, Almia Pudup, Christian Vizcarra, Ariela Szwarc, Paola Apolinario, Kimberly Huerta, Briana Clay PCTI “HIV PSA” by Rosanna Sanchez, Kristina Nieves, P C T I “Heroin” by Frank Lagana, James Tashjain, West Milford High School “Unrealistic Standards” by Paola Apolinario, Alayna Andres, P C T I “Enough is Enough” by Whitney Hernandez, Enrique Torres, Eileen Sosa, PCTI “Be a Friend” by Anthony Nolan, Passaic County Technical Institute

HIGH SCHOOL SHORT FILMS “Chasing Sophie” by Crystal Tepale, Jahnae Moultrie, Sophie Ciaravino, Sergio Pujols, Passaic County Technical Institute “Mac vs. The Mud” by Matt Romano, PCTI “To This Day” by Crystal Tepale, Kimberly Lopez, Natrell Nichols, Sergio Pujols, Jahnae Moultrie, PCTI ““The Girl in the Photograph” by Max Straubinger, Lakeland Regional High School “Real Life with Macbeth” by Max Straubinger, Lakeland Regional High School “Martha” by Frank Lagana, James Tashjain, West Milford High School ““The Broken Phone” by Tyrese Watkins, Nicole Harris, Renee Nunez, Courtney Whyle, Noah Rosa, Kimberly Lopez, PCTI “Beef Jerky” by Anthony Montecinos, Nasir Watkins, Christian Prelich, Natrell Nichols, PCTI “EXIMUS” by Emily Mejia, PCTI

UNIVERSITY & INDEPENDENT SHORT FILMS “Interpretations” by Cecilia Potenza, Indyago Productions ,Independent Film “Paterson: OLD is NEW” by David Simonetti, Independent Film “Dark Light” by Gina Guerrieri, William Paterson University “Seniors in Sinatra’s Backyard” by Mike Dygos, Larry Curran, Independent Film “Sad Eyes” by Mark X. Potenza, William Paterson University

2016 Film Festival Entries HIGH SCHOOL PSA Passaic County Technical Institute Unrealistic Standards by Paola Apolinario, Alayna Andres Enough is Enough by Whitney Harnandez, Enrique Torres, Eileen Sosa What We Need by Erika Robertson, Almia Pudup, Christian Vizcarra, Ariela Szwarc, Paola Apolinario, Kimberly Huerta, Briana Clay Why Won’t It Go Away? by Alayna Andres, Enrique Torres, Teresa Caiola, Justin Alvarez Before Its Too Late by Justin Alvarez Cyber Bully the Innocents by Joel Bayona, Tahmim Chowdhury I Thought It Was a Toy by Jordan Argueyes Bullying PSA by Santos Gonzalez III, Gabriel Mazanegas, Tyler Markham Enough is Enough by Whitney Hernandez, Enrique Torres, Eileen Sosa PSA Terrorism Awareness by Ryan Hilsebos, Joel Bayona, Santos Gonzalez III PSA Real Steal by Tyler Markham, Ryan Hulsebos Texting and Driving PSA by Izaius Diaz, Melanie Vega Schizophrenia by Eileen Sosa, Tiffany Cano, Alayna Andres, Tyler Markham,Teresa Caiola, Jordan Argueyes Guns Don’t Die, People Do! by Christina DeCando Freshman PSA by Gabe Mazaiegos PSA Why Sports are Good by Tahmim Chowdhury, Joel Bayona, Ethan Medina, Enrique Torres Stereotypical by Enrique Torres, Joel Bayona, Tahmim Chowdhury, Ethan Medina PSA Eating Healthy for Teens by Ethan Medina, Tahmim Chowdhury, Enrique Torres

Right from Wrong (Bullying PSA) by Crystal Tepale, Tyrese Watkins, Nasir Watkins, Sophia Ciaravino Aggression PSA by Dahmir Perry Be a Friend by Anthony Nolan HIV PSA by Rosanna Sanchez, Kristina Nieves Passaic Valley High School Give it a Break by Alexandra Zorrilla, Alexandra Volgyesi, Aaron Nieves Take a Shot at Recycling by Zaynahli Pujols, Nick Frankel, Adriana Franco, Matt Arroyo Rosa Parks High School of Fine & Performing Arts Monster by Jennifer Rodriguez, Caroline Mora, Sahnyjah Powell, Michael Redner, Anexis Matos West Milford High School Heroin by Frank Lagana, James Tashjain Never Saw it Coming by Becca Kronyak, Justin Gerity

HIGH SCHOOL SHORT FILM Lakeland Regional High School The Girl in the Photograph by Max Straubinger The Anomics by Max Straubinger Real Life with Macbeth by Max Straubinger Direction by Max Straubinger This Will Not Destroy You by Frank Frascella, Michael Gurrieri, Matthew Vivolo, Kaitlyn Howard, James Holm, Camryn Chernick Pandemic by Frank Frascella, Michael Gurrieri, James Holm, Kaitlyn Howard

2016 Film Festival Entries Passaic County Technical Institute Look Up by Courtney Whyle, Nicole Harris, Daniel Lord, Nasir Watkins, Renee Nunez, Natrell Nichols, Jaquan Kennedy, Sophia Ciaravino The Broken Phone by Tyrese Watkins, Nicole Harris, Renee Nun ez, Courtney Whyle, Noah Rosa, Kimberly Lopez The Jacket by Christian Prelich, Renee Nunez, Natrell Nichols, Timothy Guerrero, Anthony Montecinos Mac vs. The Mud by Matt Romano Radicola by Sergio Pujols Beef Jerky by Anthony Montecinos, Nasir Watkins, Christian Prelich, Natrell Nichols EXIMUS by Emily Mejia Cellphone Obsession by Renee Nunez, Timothy Guerrero, Crystal Tepale, Kristalee V. Estrella, Jarius Bostick, Anthony Montecinos, Nasir Watkins, Natrell Nichols, Christian Prelich, Jaquan Kennedy To This Day by Crystal Tepale, Kimberly Lopez, Natrell Nichols, Sergio Pujols, Jahnae Moultrie Chasing Sophie by Crystal Tepale, Jahnae Moultrie, Sophia Ciaravino, Sergio Pujols Outcasts by Gabriel Soto Super Late by Tyler Lorenzo Chasing Blue by Ofelia Chavez Passaic Valley High School The Test by Philip Eriksson, Erick Alvarez, Sebastian Cannizzo Stay in Your Seats by Austin Elliott, Mike Rufino, Aaron Fitzpatrick The Pursuit by Alexandra Celentano, Sarah Hackett West Milford High School Scared by Alex Collins Martha by Frank Lagana, James Tashjain Scarcity by Kyle Leal, Stephen Rampolla

HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENTARY Lakeland Regional High School Band of Brothers and Sisters by Kyra Zwahlen

Passaic Valley High School Ride to Freedom by Jehan Abayhan, Andrew J. Valer, Isabela Desa The Life of Luis by Ciara Abdelrahman, Alexa Colon Contemporary Issues Through Video Conferencing by Michael Rufino Passaic Valley Marching Band by Alexandra Volgyesi, Ryan Veltre, Zack Trombone #8821 by Cristina Colone, Alexandra Mancini, Daniella Sole Passaic County Technical Institute Misunderstood Sacrifice by Tiffany Cano, Alayna Andres, Eileen Sosa, Paola Apolinario, Ryan Hulsebos, Diana Cotto Nasir Watkins Interview by Nasir Watkins, Nicole Harris, Jaquan Kennedy, Henry Fernandez The Journey of Kayla B. by Kristalee Estrella, Kim Barilari, Ken Barilari, Kayla Barilari The Road to Metlife by Jaquan Kennedy, Kevin Copper, Rayquan Strand, Rhazeer Jones, Marcellis Crespo, Renee Nunez What is Love? by Nicole Harris, Tarin Nelson, Rosanna Sanchez, Julian Briggs Woody Allen: Behind the Director by Renee Nunez Polar Bear Plunge by Faith Bellomo, Robert Belfiore NJROTC by Jairus Bostick Stereotypes by Natrell Nichols, Kimberly Lopez, Christian Prelich, Renee Nunez, Timothy Guerrero PCTI Holiday Show by Teresa Caiola Dream by Kimberly Lopez, Timothy Guerrero, Christian Prelich, Harwin Vasquez, Natrell Nichols, Jahnae Moultrie What Do You Enjoy Most? by Daniel Lora Behind the Scenes of War of the Worlds by Matt Romano Teens on Cell Phones by Timothy Guerrero The Wallish Estates by Matt Romano The Forge: A Jewel in the Highlands by Matt Romano The West Milford Museum by Matt Romano

2016 Film Festival Entries Wayne Hills High School The Fight by Sean Porter West Milford High School The Risk of Life by Frank Lagana Whipped by the Whip by Frank Lagana Look Closely by Frank Lagana Minutes by Frank Lagana The Unexpected Virtue of Boxing by Michael Hansan, Asaf Rovny

HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC VIDEO Eastern Christian High School Brother by John Urcioli, Evan Quintero, Ore Odusanya, Maddy Van Goor Lakeland Regional High School “Deck the Halls” Music Video by Max Straubinger Plant Life by Kyra Zwahlen Passaic County Technical Institute Doo Wop by Jahnae Moultrie, Harwin Vasquez, Anaya E Gass Juss Know by Courtney Whyle, Harwin Vasquez, Lamizia Norris Lego House by Noah Rosa, Daniel Lord, Norma Mesia Over My Sholder by Sophia Ciaravino Love Don’t Change by Tyrese Watkins, Kristalee Estrella, Courtney Whyle, Lamizia Norris, Harwin Vasquez Incase-Demi Lovato Cover by Crystal Tepale Forrest Gump Music Video by Rosanna Sanchez, Tarin Nelson Someone Like You-Adele by Kristina Nieves West Milford High School Jordan Belfort by Sayah Khan, Jesika Gagliano In Love with a Monster by Ryan Kelly

UNIVERSITY AND INDEPENDENT SHORT FILM, MUSIC VIDEO, PSA William Paterson University Delusions by Amanda Lindsey The Escape Artist by James Shapiro Sad Eyes by Mark X. Potenza The Fight by Mark X. Potenza Independent Film Makers Interpretations by Cecilia Potenza,Horacio Santiago and Beth Indyke “The American Patriots Series: Images” by Robert Isaiah Paterson: OLD is NEW by David Simonetti Dark Light by Gina Guerrieri, Cecilia Potenza

Don’t miss our next Film Festival Workshop Saturday, October 22, 2016 www.passaiccountynj.org [email protected]

All film makers will receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their work on the films that are entered into this festival. Please visit the Registration Desk before leaving to receive your certificate.

Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders Passaic County Film Commission Fabian 8 Cinema, Paterson, NJ Paterson Parking Authority

Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders Bascom Corporation ● ROSS International North Jersey Federal Credit Union Passaic County Community College Foundation The Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council through a grant from the NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts

Anthony Buysse, Studio/Production Events Manager, Medical Missions for Children S. Patricia Cabrera, Cabrera Communications Darnell Greene, The Classic Soul Network Deborah Hoffman, Director, Division of Economic Development, Passaic County Albert Angelo Kahwaty, Kahwaty Media Bob Nicholson, WM77 TV

Marcia Sotorrio, TV & Radio Broadcaster, City of Paterson Michele Svedrofsky, Theater Administration Ross Marshall, KPMG Maureen Wacha, PCTI, (Judged Independent and University Films)

Masters of Ceremony Albert Kahwaty Alan Rowe Kelly

Public Relations Dolores Choteborsky Patrick Alexander

Photography June Anderson Dolores Choteborsky Bob Nicholson

Registration and Welcome William DeBlock Angelo Bolanos Darnell Greene Kristen Holton Maryellen Lyons Ross Marshall Marcia Sotorrio Michele Svedrofsky Maureen Wacha

Filming and Lights Gary Steele Michael Taylor Technical Support Al Kahwaty Paul Bailey and Morgan Bailey

Film Festival Coordinator/ Program Development Morgan Bailey

Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders Theodore O. Best, Jr. , Freeholder Director John W. Bartlett, Esq., Deputy Freeholder Director Terry Duffy, Freeholder ● Bruce James, Freeholder Cassandra “Sandi” Lazzara, Freeholder Pat Lepore, Freeholder ● Hector C. Lora, Freeholder