Category: Glendale Paradise

GLENDALDE PARADISE at Golden Door

I am happy to announce that GLENDALE PARADISE returns to the East Coast and will screen at the Golden Door International Film Festival.
Our film is included in Block 9: Drama No. 2 on June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Nimbus Arts Center in New Jersey.

The Golden Door International Film Festival is celebrating its 15th year with a three-day international film festival and red carpet gala event.

The festival brings together filmmakers, actors, screenwriters, crews, and film fans for a weekend of networking, inspiration, support, and celebration. It offers a valuable opportunity to connect with leading voices and celebrity professionals from the indie filmmaking community while honoring the creativity and hard work behind independent cinema.

GLENDALE PARADISE screened at the Italian Cultural Institute

On May 12, GLENDALE PARADISE screened to a full house at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles alongside six other strong short films as part of the European Short Film Night, followed by a great panel discussion with representatives from each film.

Thank you so much for including me.

 

GLENDALE PARADISE in LA

I am happy that GLENDALE PARADISE will finally screen in Los Angeles for the first time on May 12th at the European Short Film Night. The program starts at 6 pm and is organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles, in cooperation with the Consulates of Austria, Belgium, and Poland, as well as the Goethe-Institut and the Instituto Cervantes. 

This special program brings together a curated selection of short films from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain, offering a snapshot of today’s European storytelling. Each film engages with the theme of truth, moving across genres and aesthetics to reflect the diversity, creativity, and shared cultural dialogue that shape Europe today. The screening will be followed by a conversation with experts from the film and cultural sectors, and will continue with a reception featuring national specialties from the participating countries.

This evening is part of a European Short Film Series presented by the EUNIC Cluster in Los Angeles.

GLENDALE PARADISE 2nd Place at Mountain Shadow

So grateful that GLENDALE PARADISE won 2nd place at the Mountain Shadow Short Film Competition!
After two back-to-back screenings, the audience voted our film second place out of ten amazing entries. A huge thank you to the festival for screening our film and to everyone for the warm feedback during the Q&A.

 

GLENDALE PARADISE in Northern California

 I am honored that The Mountain Shadow Film Society is showing GLENDALE PARADISE for their 11th Annual Short Film Competition in Walnut Creek. This is my second year at the festival, and I could not be happier to join them again.
Their Annual Short Film Competition has become an exciting addition to their program, presented each September to Society members, their guests, and the general public. The final program includes 8-12 Finalists, with a total running time of approximately 90-100 minutes in the program.

There will be a 3:30 PM and a 7:30 PM  screening on Saturday, September 20th at the Las Lomas High School Theater, each followed by a Q&A.
I can’t wait to be there again. 🙂

GLENDALE PARADISE Hits Monaco!

We are ecstatic to stay in the Mediterranean and move from Cypress to Monaco.
GLENDALE PARADISE will screen at the Monaco International Film Festival on November 30 in Monte Carlo.The Angel Film Awards – Monaco International Film Festival is a global community celebrating peace, love, and filmmaking. The AFA is a prestigious European event held in Monaco, known for its elegance and glamor. Its mission is to inspire, educate, and honor artists who raise awareness and address social issues, creating ties between international audiences. This intimate platform connects writers, directors, and producers in Monte Carlo, fostering new opportunities. While it avoids violence, the festival still attracts notable figures from the music and film industry for VIP champagne networking events.

GLENDALE PARADISE back in New York

It’s amazing that we now have our second festival in New York. GLENDALE PARADISE will return to the Big Apple on November 14 at 6 p.m. to screen in Shorts Block 19 of the New York Short Film Festival, which takes place at the Cinema Village in downtown Manhattan. See you all there.

For ten years, the NYSFF has showcased the best of short filmmaking and celebrated indie films and filmmakers from around the world.

GLENDALE PARADISE in Cypress

We are delighted that our film GLENDALE PARADISE celebrates its European premiere at the  Cypress International Film Festival. The festival starts on October 28th and continues until November 2nd in the beautiful town of Nicosia at the Melina Merkouri Hall.

According to FilmFreeway, the Cyprus International Film Festival (CYIFF) is one of the TOP 100 Best Reviewed Festivals among 5,500 film festivals worldwide and a holder of the EFFE label, Europe’s quality stamp for remarkable arts festivals credited with work in the arts, community involvement, and international openness.
It takes place on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus, and it has various partnerships with Athens, Cannes, New York, and Los Angeles.

 

GLENDALE PARADISE premieres in New York

I am so proud that the SOHO International Film Festival will screen GLENDALE PARADISE.
The screening will be on Saturday, September 21st at 11:15 am at the beautiful historic Village East by Angelika in Theater #1 in the shorts program Crosby Street Series.

The SOHO Film Fest celebrates the cutting-edge of digital technology while honoring traditional forms of storytelling and encourages new and seasoned filmmakers from New York City and around the world to create and send in their fresh and innovative cinematic pieces.

 

GLENDALE PARADISE in Atlanta

I am so proud that GLENDALE PARADISE screens at the Atlanta Shortsfest.
Join us for SIX DIMENSIONS – SCI-FI SHORTS #2 on Saturday, June 29th at 3 pm at the Limelight Theatre in Atlanta.

Bonnie Rose & Zenon Zeleniuch

I had the pleasure of shooting GLENDALE PARADISE in New York last year with Sibyl Reymundo-Santiago, John Theobald, a fantastic crew, an amazing cast, and the fabulous team of PlanetX.

The story takes place in the near future. Sam, an elderly man living in a seemingly perfect assisted care facility, begins to suspect that the video chat connecting him to his loved ones is not what it seems. When he uncovers the shocking truth, Sam must decide whether to accept the fabricated reality or risk everything to expose the truth, even as some of his fellow residents cling to the illusion of a perfect world…

I am looking forward to more screenings!