Film
In february of 2020, we founded the upper west side film festival, which is now on its 4th year. During the pandemic we pivoted to film and worked with artists across the world to create “live films”. We encouraged filmmakers to utilize camera movement, multiple angles, lighting, costumes, special effects, and more. This series was called our quarantine soiree and it ran for 33 weeks. During this time we also had a brief series called “short tuesdays” where we live streamed short films followed by detailed discussions with the filmmakers.
The Upper West Side Film Festival
The Upper West Side Film Festival is an international film festival highlighting the best independent films being created today. Our UWS Film Fest is an event which immerses audiences in live music and fine art. The festival is 4 years old and growing every year!
Coming Soon
The Battle for West Park
A Documentary Chronicling The Extraordinary Conflict Between The Center And West Park Presbyterian Church.
Directed By Hazen Cuyler
The Unspeakable Passion of Mitch Devoe
An Estranged Brother Comes Home With Some Difficult News.
Written By Frank Tangredi, Directed By Hazen Cuyler
Lenny Runs Away
A Young Man Looks For Spiritual Answers In A Land Far From His Dark Studio Apartment.
Written And Directed By Hazen Cuyler, Devised By The Greenhouse Ensemble
Quarantine Soiree
he Quarantine Soiree was a 33-week long series during the pandemic which challenged artists from around the world to create “live films”. Utilizing at-home cameras, lighting equipment, microphones, props and set pieces, artists from around the world collaborated on scripts from previous 10 Minute Play Soiree productions. The Quarantine Soiree was a 33-week long series during the pandemic which challenged artists from around the world to create “live films”. Utilizing at-home cameras, lighting equipment, microphones, props and set pieces, artists from around the world collaborated on scripts from previous 10 Minute Play Soiree productions.