Work Of East Brunswick Resident Selected For Garden State Film Festival

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A film by an East Brunswick resident has been selected to be showcased at the Garden State Film Festival (GSFF), New Jersey’s Premier Independent Film Festival.

GSFF is celebrating its 22nd Anniversary March 21 – 24. The internationally recognized film festival celebrates the independent film genre by bringing together a selection of original works from locally produced filmmakers as well as from around the world.

The film, “Step Into The Highway” directed by Andrew Agosta, will screen at this year’s festival. The film will screen on Sunday, March 24, at 12:15 p.m. at Asbury Hotel, in Asbury Park.

The music video features the original song, "Step Into The Highway." It was shot on location in Asbury Park, Red Bank, East Brunswick, and South Orange. In keeping with the song's title, various NJ roadways and signs are shown. It film was shot and edited by Ben Danzi.

“We are extremely proud to present “Step Into The Highway” as a part of our 22nd Annual Film Festival, and to share this work with our global audience,” said Lauren Concar Sheehy, the festival’s Executive Director.

“Since New Jersey has seen record production numbers in recent years, thanks in no small part to Governor Murphy’s competitive financial incentives and the film-friendly environment created here in the state, including the efforts of the NJ Motion Picture & Television Commission, we’re seeing an increase in the number of projects that qualify for this category. It is wonderful to see our filmmakers live where they work, and to fulfill their creative dreams.”

This year, the festival will showcase 200 films from over 14 countries over four days in 8 venues. There will be parties, professional panels, events, special honors and more.

For tickets and more information about this film and other programs, please visit www.gsff.org.

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