B.R.I.D.G.E.S FILM SCREENING

LGBTQ+ Comedy Pilot

Suddenly Closer | 2022 | Seattle, WA | 13:51

A proof of concept for a new tv sitcom about a young, queer married couple, Dylan & El, whose idyllic life is about to be interrupted by BOTH of their moms moving in with them.

Written and Directed by Candice Clark

MFA Television Writing 2027, Advisor: Alan Kingsberg

TV Comedy pilot

Wallballers | 2022 | New York | 21:06

Practice doesn't always make perfect. At his therapist’s suggestion, Jasper recruits friends and internet strangers for a weekly wall ball meet-up—but clashing personalities and unexpected snags derail his meticulous plans for the group.

Directed by Ethan Alexis Scarduzio

MA Film & TV 2017,  Advisor: David Hinojosa

Musical/Drama

TogetherMess | 2024 | New York City | 11:00

When Gina’s sick father runs away from home in the middle of the night, she must venture out into the cold NYC streets to save him from himself.

Directed by Lina Sarrello

MFA Directing in Film 2025, Advisor: Perry Blackshear

LGBTQ+ Comedy

The Misadventures of Bucky & Beene | 2023 | Catskill, NY | 20:30

The Misadventures of Bucky & Beene follows the lives of two campy pirate radio DJ’s, Pepper Buckthorne who was once Miss Gay USA and her sassy younger sidekick, Jelly Beene who threaten the locals in upstate New York with their WRU-GAY in the morning radio show and befriend Sharon their free spirited albeit ditzy neighbor in the process. 

Directed by Lisa Thomas

MFA Directing in Film 2023, Advisor: Jennie Allen

Suspense

Immune | 2024 | The Poconos, PA | 14:00

The last living human on Earth, teeters between life and death as she grapples with her survivor’s guilt and solitude. 

*This film depicts Suicide, Depression, and PTSD

Directed by Lina Sarrello 

MFA Directing in Film 2025, Advisor: Niav Conty

Drama

Two Eagles | 2022 | New York | 9:25

June 6, 1944: D-Day. An American paratrooper flees from battle, finding a fragile sense of security in a dilapidated barn.

Directed by Ethan Alexis Scarduzio

MA Film & TV 2017,  Advisor: David Hinojosa