Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
&Co in Jersey City, NJ. (201 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ)
Presented by: Golden Door International Film Festival, Brazen Giant Ensemble, and Narrow Bridge Films
PROGRAM OF SHORTS
- The Surprise by Isaac Platizky
- Seth Reuben-Jacobson
- Laura Fay Lewis
- Ernest Mingione
- James Pravasilis
- Eva Visco
- The Diner by Sam Platizky
- Justine S. Harrison
- Kerry McGann
- James Pravasilis
- Isaac Platizky
- Fran Sisco
- Lost Guitar by Laura Fay Lewis
- Alicia Giangrisostomi
- Dan Gregory
- Kerry McGann
- Catherine Parish
- James Pravasilis
- Sam Platizky
- Lexi Goes Rambo by Mark Tortorici
- Dan Gregory
- Seth Reuben Jacobson
- Laura Fay Lewis
- Kerry McGann
- Ernest Mingione
- Catherine Parish
- James Pravasilis
- Sam Platizky
- Eva Visco
- Best Man’s Toast by Isaac Platizky
- Alicia Giangrisostomi
- Dan Gregory
- Justine S. Harrison
- Catherine Parish
- Isaac Platizky
- Sam Platizky
- Eva Visco
- Frankie and Frankie by Fran Sisco
- Ernest Mingione
- Fran Sisco
- It’s All Been Done by Sam Platizky
- Alicia Giangrisostomi
- Dan Gregory
- Justine S. Harrison
- Catherine Parish
- Isaac Platizky
- Marco, Oh No! By Kerry McGann
- Laura Fay Lewis
- Kerry McGann
- Sam Platizky
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
Alicia Giangrisostomi is a NYC-based actor and dancer known for her “bold, dynamic presence” across film, television, and theatre. She’s appeared on CBS’s The Equalizer, Hulu’s Everything’s Trash, and Apple TV+’s Batsht Bride*. On stage, Alicia recently lit it up in Annette Ferrara (The Actors Studio Writers Group), That’s Showbiz, Baby (Hudson Guild Theatre), and Caligula Maximus (La MaMa). On screen, she stars in Backstory, which earned her Best Actress at the 2025 Brightside Film Festival and took home Best Short Film at the Golden Door International Film Festival. She also leads in The Monitor—a festival favorite that won Best Short at GENCON, Grove Film Festival, and the NJ Film Awards. Additional leading film roles include Paradise 6-5000 (Chelsea Film Festival) and Penny (NY Indie Short semifinalist) So far in 2025, Alicia’s wrapped two brand-new shorts with her in the lead—and she’s jumping into a third this April. Catch all three on the festival circuit later this year! You can also see her live this summer in the world premiere of I Love Your Stupid Face at the Hudson Guild Theatre. Big love to her collaborators, fam, and friends for making magic happen. Proud member of the Brazen Giant Ensemble and shoutout to the awesome Narrow Bridge Productions.
Follow the journey: @giangrisostomi | www.Giangrisostomi.com
Dan Gregory is an award winning actor/writer/producer.
www.imdb.me/danielmichaelgregory
Justine S. Harrison can be seen in the upcoming feature film Beggarman which premiered on Saturday at The Garden State Film Festival and is set for theaters and streaming later this year. She has been a member of Brazen Giant Ensemble since 2021 and is developing a comedy series “Second Cousins” with co-founder Bill Sorvino. She played Agatha in Brazen Giant Ensemble/Narrow Bridge’s production of That’s Showbiz, Baby! in Summer 2024. Her work has been seen on Netflix, Hulu, AppleTV+, Prime, Tubi, MTV, TLC and more. She’s a performer in the on-going NYC murder mystery Murdered by the Mob and is continually writing scripts. She is so pleased to be surrounded with the talented folks who she’s performing with this evening. Thank you Sam, Isaac, Christian, Akiva and everyone else. www.JustineSHarrison.com
Seth Reuben Jacobson
Seth is a 30-year veteran of show business (hopefully the scars don’t show… too much). He has directed, written, produced, performed in and/or edited hundreds of video projects for broadcast, corporate, not-for-profits and theater.
As an actor, he has performed in dozens of plays and small films, including the part of Vladimir in the Acme Players production of “Waiting for Godot.” After a 10-year hiatus as a performer, Seth played the part of Kyle in Isaac Platizky’s “That’s Showbiz, Baby”, produced by the Brazen Giant Ensemble, 2024.
As an editor, he has edited three feature films, including the thriller “Central Park Dark”, directed by Cybil Lake and starring the late, Tom Sizemore.
Recent work as a director, includes writing and directing “The Skeptical Zone” (2021), a doc-narrative for the educational market and directing episodes for an ESL video series produced by Oxford University Press. He produced and directed “Uprighting”, an educational web-series based on the work of Michael Protzel. He recently produced an online/videotraining course on negotiation strategies for the Corporate Counsel Women of Color.
Most recently”Back Story” which he wrote and directed (and developed with the same Brazen Giant Ensemble) is a 20-minute homage to noir cinema. It was named “Best Short Film” at the Golden Door (2024) and been selected for seven film festivals. It will be part of the Hollywood Shorts Festival Virtual Event April 16 – April 20th.
In development is another short-narrative, “Infestation” a horror film, with political overtones.
Seth is delighted to be part of tonight’s reading!
Laura Fay Lewis is a New York City based multi-media artist. An actress and a graduate of the esteemed Juilliard School (Drama Division) infamous Group 12. She’s performed in many contemporary and classic plays Off Broadway. (Tribeca Lab, Estrogenius, Fresh Fruit Festival) to name just a few, and has worked with and/ or originated dramatic and comedic leading and supporting roles in plays by John Ford Noonan, Mark Borkowski and Edward Allan Baker. Favorite coaches include Charlie Laughton, Olympia Dukakis and Bobby Moresco. Recent Film credits include “Unseen” and “Love Honor and Betray”, Eddie Crawford’s “Sixty Miles North” (Woodstock Film Festival, Amazon Prime) Vince Edgehill’s “Kettle” and Laura Fay’s documentary “The Empty Handed Painter” (Golden Door International Film Festival, 3B Produktion) Laura Fay is a beloved founding member of Tribeca Lab, and Brazen Giant Ensemble. Her micro short film, “The Lost Guitar” is screened at G.D.I.F.F. 2024, and AMT Film Festival 2025. You can see her in the multi-award winning “Forbidden Tango” ( Amazon Prime). Recently she was the Stage Mom in “That’s Showbiz Baby” as a Brazen and Narrow Bridges Co-Production. This April she will be in “Three By Tennessee” at The Players Club. Some of her art, film, and music can be seen via her website https://www.laurafaylewis.com, www.imdb.me/laurafaylewis and Spotify (The Blisstones) and on Reverbnation.com (Laura Fay Lewis) S.A.G. & AEA member, Rep: Citizen Talent.
Kerry McGann: Credits include- One Royal Holiday (Hallmark), The Wrong Song (Lifetime), Valeria (Netflix), The Sinner (USA), American Horror Stories (HULU), and Blue Bloods (CBS). Kerry was nominated for a Broadway World Award in the Off-Broadway run of the critically acclaimed comedy “Sex Work/Sex Play”, and recently won Best Actress in the role of “Cookie” at The Golden Door Film Festival, and NJ Shorts Festival. Kerry has had the honor of being a back-up dancer for Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul as one of his Garage Girls-A-Go-Go at the iconic Beacon Theatre, Count Basie Theatre, and Paramount Theatre. Kerry is a proud founding member of the Brazen Giant Ensemble NYC, a member of Renegade Theater Company, headed by Maureen Van Zandt and Vincent Pastore, and founder of the coaching studio Actor Alignment. She’s a proud SAG-AFTRA member serving on local committees and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. You can reach Kerry on Instagram @kerryredhed
Ernest Mingione is known for portraying police officers, mobsters and comical New York. characters. He is a member of the Brazen Giants Ensemble and the Renegade Theater NYC.
Catherine Parish
Dramatic: Catherine’s performances in dramatic roles have led to great success. She received a nomination in 2024 for best performance in the award winning feature What Lives Here, which is now playing in theaters across New Jersey and New York and received a nomination for her work in the award winning feature Broken Hearted. Catherine’s dramatic roles range from a daring and compassionate adventurer seeking the truth, such as in the feature film Condemned, to the determined fighter in the most insurmountable of circumstances like in the feature film Guy. Such a dramatic range has given her the opportunity to play dynamic and engaging characters in a variety of films. Catherine’s ability to navigate the interior intricacies of multi-layered and complex characters has landed her dramatic roles not only in award winning features, short films, and theater, but auditions for Chicago PD, Chicago Med, Law & Order: SVU, Cross, and lead roles in theater productions. Her steadfastness, devotion, and compassionate approach to challenging roles, help Catherine excel at playing characters who champion the underdog and fight for justice; struggle with internal conflicts and personal demons; and balance strength with vulnerability in perfect harmony all while exhibiting the resilience of the human spirit. Catherine is your confidant who always takes on a challenge with undaring nerve, your loyal ally who becomes an unexpected source of strength, and a subtle, yet fiery, master of the game.
Comedic: Catherine’s fervent comedic passion has successfully landed her in the room with notable SNL and Late Night with Seth Meyers writer for a role in a feature film. Her witty and dry sense of humor has led her to secure roles in two Amazon Prime series as the recurring guest star in On Our Own and as a guest star in Streets & Avenues, as well as a supporting role in Gone for the Weekend which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. In 2024, the feature film The Totem Chaser, in which she plays the lead role as the ingenious Investigator, started streaming on Tubi. Catherine’s inextinguishable comedic drive led her to co-develop, produce, and star in the comedic web series, The Return of Brian Willing starring Judd Hirsch. Catherine’s impeccable timing, versatility to jump between genres, and innate curiosity to uncover the truths leads to her thriving in roles as the intellectual rebel with a cause, the witty sidekick with a heart of gold, or the underestimated character facing indomitable odds. She graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in Economics. During her time in college, she became a 2x All-American D1 soccer player leading her team to two Big 12 Championships and two Elite 8 Appearances. Catherine is still active in sports to this day, while making a scene in the kitchen with her eclectic cuisines, advancing her skills as a novice wine connoisseur, and enjoying adventurous hikes with her family.
Isaac Platizky is the VP of Narrow Bridge Films and a(n almost) founding member of the @brazengiantensemble. He is an award winning actor who has starred in (almost) all of NBF’s projects. He is also the writer of Cabin of Errors, Devil You Know, Click Send, Cupid’s First Day, Monster Mash, I’ve Got You Beat, Rex & the PC Officer, Girl in the Basement, (some of) Lost & Found, and (most of) Tales from the Narrow Bridge. He recently won a competition that will see a script of his turned into a comic book for Jonathan Hickman’s @3worlds3moons company.
http://www.IsaacPlatizky.com
Sam Platizky is an actor/writer/producer/director/editor, a founding member of the Brazen Giant Ensemble, and the Founder of Narrow Bridge Films. Sam has appeared on stage and both the small and big screen. He has also been a Quarter Finalist in the Academy’s Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting Competition.
Some credits include:
Theatre: That’s Showbiz, Baby, Something Wicked, American Games, The Lord of the Flies, the Funeral Director’s Wife, Secret Garden, Anything Goes, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Film: Blaming George Romero, Red Scare, Yellow Scare, Cabin of Errors, Tales from the Narrow Bridge, A Christmas Fairytale, Roll Check, Blind Date, First!, Cupid’s First Day, Last Rehearsal of the Dangerous Kitten. Commercials: Virginia State Lottery, Ticker Tocker, FanChest, Samuelson Furniture.
James Pravasilis: A New York Native, James’ first taste of showbiz came at the age of eight when he was picked to perform with Lassie the dog at Radio City Music Hall as the pre-show entertainment for “The Magic Of Lassie” Film. He has Performed in countless Off and Off-Off Broadway plays and various film and TV shows such as Billions, Ray Donovan, The Deuce, BlackList and Law and Order SVU. He has also written two award winning short films “The Prime” and “Three Grand Souls” and has authored the satirical self help book ” The Asshole’s Guide To Everyday Living” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Fran Sisco is a left-brain / right-brain creative and, as a multi-faceted artist, she freely and fully expresses her creativity and desire to make a difference in the world, by focusing on issues of authenticity, honesty, fairness, and kindness, through her art including (1) writings of plays, songs, films, poems, essays (2) performances of stand-up comedy, plays, cabaret-style shows, radio shows, advocacy and (3) visual arts (e.g. filmmaking, paintings, sculptures, collages). Fran Sisco is very thankful for being included in “Golden Door International Film Festival presents A Night of Short Scripts with Narrow Bridge Films” because these groups have given so much to Fran’s development as an artist, and of several of her works. More info at http://www.TransFranSisco.com
Eva Visco is a stage, film, television & commercial NYC based actor. She began acting at an early age thru college then left it for teaching & motherhood. Upon nearing retirement, Eva returned to her passion and first love, the stage, then gradually film & television. If you’d like to learn more about her, check out her resume, clips & pics on her website! evavisco.com
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