2015 OCL FILM FESTIVAL

Responsibility PSA
By Christopher Naples
Pinelands Regional High School
This PSA shows how just a little responsibility can save the
lives of the innocent.
Clairvoyant Contingency
Silent Film by Kaitlin Andreas, Cas Torsiello & Kristin Bell
Warren Hills Regional High School
An experimental short film about someone’s ability to see
into the future…but is what she is seeing actually real?
2015 OCL FILM FESTIVAL
Toms River Branch, Ocean County
Library
Mancini Hall
101 Washington St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-6200
Sprite Commercial
By John Slahor
Jackson Liberty High School
Kathy Snyder: The Documentary
By Nicole Andriani
Southern Regional High School
The irreplaceable Kathy Snyder, who coached field hockey
and girls’ basketball at Southern Regional, passed away in
January 2014.
A Portal Of Knowledge For 90 Years
Saturday, April 18, 2015 – FREE
Admission
* Parking Free on Weekends
Doors Open: 6:00pm for Director
Sign-in & Red Carpet Walk
Film Screening: 6:30 pm til 9 pm
Congratulations to the 2015 OCLSFF Student Film
Artists! It was a great year with over 150
submissions and with so many wonderful and
creative works submitted it was truly difficult to
choose the final selection. To all NJ High School
film artists who submitted - thank you for sharing
your creative visions. It was a true pleasure.
Film Schedule:
OCL Promo by Samantha Tracy
Cherokee High School
The ideas of education and empowerment through books are
explored, highlighting highly respected individuals.
I Spy A Spy
Short Film by Max DeGeorge & Pat Weber
Communications High School
Two students question the motives of the new girl in town.
New Jersey Young Filmmakers Festival
News Segment by Abby Hofman & Max DiNardo
Middletown High School South
Coverage of the 2014 NJYFF
Intrigue
Experimental by Vivian Lau
Communications High School
A brief exploration of the emotion intrigue
Boys Don’t Cry
Love Club
Music Video by Kyle Murphy
Middletown HS South
A tale of unrequited love
Music Video by Sam Bussel
Jackson Liberty High School
Colorize the World – Skittles Commercial
Video made for the song “Love Club” by Lorde
By Matt Schwartz
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Cattus Island Nature Festival
News Segment by Brittany Osorio
Toms River High School East
A look at the 2014 festival
3 Musketeers
Silent Film by William Rios
Warren Hills Regional High School
Three friends show off their skateboarding skills
Warm Wishes
Alex Anders Special Report
Stop-Motion by Isabella Olaguera & Connor Duffy
Communications High School
Three marshmallows come to life and go on an adventure.
Short Film by Matt Youmans
Point Pleasant Borough High School
A mockumentary that uses humor to detail one news
anchor’s struggle with addiction…to cell phone gaming.
Siri Commercial
By Tony Sclafani
Jackson Liberty High School
Jersey
Music Video by Jillian Enes
Performing Arts Academy
This is a technical/behind-the-scenes music video for the
original song written and performed by Olivia Bec, with help
from other students and teachers for drum, bass and organ.
Ray Ban Commercial
By Tony Sclafani
Jackson Liberty High School
Intermission – 10 minutes
Dessert & Coffee Served
Alex From Target
Short Film by Emily Woods
Communications High School
A box is mysteriously left in an open room. What happens if
it’s taken and opened?
Music Video Parody by Eian Beron
Pinelands Regional High School
Alex Lee was just a normal cashier. When a picture of him at
work went viral, the internet turned this teen into a pop
culture celebrity.
OCL 90th Promo
Cemented
By Matt Youmans
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Experimental by Cassidy Duncan
Warren Hills Regional High School
Charlotte finds out she has a strange phobia called
cleithrophobia. Throughout the film she has multiple
nightmares because of this news. In the end, her fear comes
to life when she finally wakes up.
The Box Plot
The Drive
Silent Film by Abby Hofman & Matt King
Middletown High School South
A boyfriend and girlfriend go on a drive that will change their
lives.
The Herd
School Coverage by Luke Miller
Southern Regional High School
At basketball games, the student fan section is filled with fun,
enthusiastic students in costumes, and creates an awesome
atmosphere for the players.
Brick By Boring Brick
Music Video by Orlando Vega
Jackson Liberty High School
A little girl travels through a fantasy world and finds out that
the people are not as nice as they seem.
Pass the Rainbow – Skittles Commercial
Cyberbullying
PSA by John Slahor
Jackson Liberty High School
Out – A Coming Out Documentary
By Tommy Fletcher & Olvia Malesco
Communications High School
Two LGBTQ teenagers share their coming-out stories and how
they felt before, during and after their experiences, in hopes
that they will help others who are thinking of coming out.
Smoking PSA
By Matt Youmans
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Verge
By Steph Gillow, Kayleigh Henry, Erin Cox & Jess Arevalo
Point Pleasant Borough High School
A group of friends share a bag of Skittles in a unique way.
Short Film by Kierin Rogers
Communications High School
Time and aging are explored in this experimental short film.
Mike’d
Animations of the Afternoon
Silent Film by Sean Cuddihy
Documentary by Isabella Olaguera
Communications High School
Mike Cabell, an 18 year old audio engineer expresses his
passion for playing and recording music.
Middletown High School South
A whiteboard provides an unwitting artist with an unusual
power.
Coup de Grace
Music Video by Danielle Gallo & Dylan Tollefson
Cherokee High School
This film outlines the quiet horror of domestic abuse. The
film is set to the song “Trouble” by Halsey.
Jacobs Education Award
School Coverage by Chase Bendik & Maggie Adair
Southern Regional High School
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Mrs. Kate Baker, a 9 and 12 grade teacher, won the 2014
Jacob’s Educator Award from Indiana University. This video
showcases how she integrates technology into her everyday
teaching.
Closure
Short Film by Tim Connolly, Miles Tilley & Emily
Handley
Warren Hills Regional High School
A son makes a brave decision for his parents.
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Audience Choice
Best Animation/Stop Motion
Best Commercial
Best Documentary
Best Experimental
Best Library Promo
Best Music Video
Best Music Video Parody
Best News Coverage
Best PSA
Best School Coverage
Best Short (tie)
Best Short (tie)
Best Short – Honorable Mention
Best Silent Film
Recycling PSA
By John Slahor
Jackson Liberty High School
Your Undivided Attention
Short film by Jen Isaksen
Middletown High School South
Teachers sometimes find it hard to get their students’
attention!
Don’t Forget to Remember Me
Music Video by Laura Torres
Jackson Liberty High School
The bond between mother and daughter is illustrated in this
video for Carrie Underwood’s song.
The Key
Silent Film by Kierin Rogers
Communications High School
Mayhem ensues when a strange key is discovered.
A Pirate’s Life
Short Film by Isabella Olaguera
Communications High School
A young boy devises a series of steps to become just like the
swashbucklers in his book.
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