'A Tremendous Honor': Local Filmmaker Featured At LI Entertainment Hall Of Fame

STONY BROOK, NY — A film director hailing from Deer Park will have his work featured at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame later this week.

Deer Park filmmaker and director of "It's Love, Bro," George Massimillo, will be featured in LIMEHOF's Monthly Local Filmmakers Series, which places the spotlight on Long Island-based movie directors and their films.

"It’s surreal being honored by the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame," Massimillo said. "I still haven’t fully wrapped my head around how incredible it is. There are so many iconic entertainers celebrated here, and having It’s Love, Bro—a film made entirely on Long Island, with local talent—featured in that same space is a tremendous honor. As an indie filmmaker, I'm proud to be part of this growing creative community, and I can't wait to be there on July 26th."

Following the screening, Massimillo and others involved in the film will discuss the film in a Q&A session led by LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham. Actors from the film, including Laura Gilchrist, Travis Grant, Sean Powers, Gerry Ferretti, Theresa Cannistraci-Farrell and Michael La Gattuta, are expected to attend.

"The LIMEHOF Local Filmmakers Series is a celebration of the incredible filmmaking talent emerging from our region," Needham said. "Each month, we showcase the creativity, passion, and dedication of local filmmakers, providing them with a platform to share their work and connect with audiences who appreciate the power of storytelling. This series is an important part of our mission to support the arts and highlight Long Island’s impact on the entertainment industry."

The LIMEHOF museum is located at 97 Main St. in Stony Brook.