LIKE US Movie Wins At GDIFF (Sep 2019)

Multiple Awards & Nominations At The 2019 Golden Door International Film Festival

WE DID IT!!

Absolutely beyond proud of our team of students, creators, and supporters for their accomplishments at the 2019 Golden Door International Film Festival (GDIFF) of Jersey City: 

  1. WINNER BEST LOCAL FILM – LIKE US
  2. WINNER BEST DIRECTOR OF A SHORT FILM – Kris Van Nest (LIKE US)
  3. NOMINATED BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A SHORT FILM – Sofia Santomauro (LIKE US)
  4. NOMINATED BEST FILM THAT RAISES AWARENESS – LIKE US
  5. NOMINATED NEW JERSEY FILMMAKERS OF TOMORROW – LIKE US

CONGRATS ALL!

We also made history for having the largest audience of any screening at the festival, with more than 700 attendees at our premiere.

We couldn't have done it without your support, a ton of creativity, and tireless energy from an awesome team including Kim Correro and Ann Wallace – your dedication made it possible and truly an honor to work with you.

Articles and links:

  • 'Like Us’ film created by Jersey City students claims two Golden Door awards (link)
  • Photo Gallery from the 2019 Golden Door International Film Festival (GDIFF) (link)

Our next goal is to build upon our work to create LIKE US Academy to teach film-creation with messages of acceptance and anti-bullying in Jersey City and schools around the country in an effort to help as many students, families, and administrators as possible.

Photo (Stage): Parambir Mudhar; Photo (Cake): Kim Correro / FSA Performing Arts Program