Love Actually is a critically acclaimed annual short film screening event, hosted by New York Film Loft & SCENEPR! on Valentine's Day each year. Love Actually features films from around the globe and all genre of short film. This is our NINTH SUCCESSFUL year running!Once again we invite you to join us to as we screen an AMAZING group of submissions from all over the globe!Award-winning filmmakers, producers, iconic music artists and acclaimed actors. That's what we have in store for you at this years event!SCENEPR screens the best short films about love, sex and romance during our Valentine’s Day screenfest. This is a non-competitive event that takes place Sunday, February 14th, 2016 from 6:00-9pm.Join us for this wonderful evening of networking, film screenings and dating advice.SPACE IS LIMITED! NO TICKETS ARE SOLD AT THE DOOR, so be sure to get tickets soon. 
Doors Open: 6:00pm (first drink is Free for first 50 Guests to arrive)
First Film Begins: 7:00pm (sharp)
If interested in Sponsoring or placing items in our Festival gift bag, you may download our Love Actually 2015 Sponsor Offering.
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PAST FESTIVALS: 2015 / 2014 / 2013 / 2012 / 2011 / 2010 / 2009 / 2008
HOSTED BY
DARON JENKINS | co-founder, New York Film LoftDaron is a highly sought after Media Entrepreneur & Business Connector who in 2004 founded SCENEPR, which specializes in event and digital content creation aimed at entrepreneurs, creative and business influencer within the film, television, music, fashion and technology verticals primarily.
SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER
JANIE HO
LinkedIn, Social Media and SEO expert Janie Ho, a former relationship writer at GQ turned consultant to dating apps, and former analyst at LinkedIn will give optimization tips for getting noticed and meeting people on top dating apps and sites.
2016 LOVE ACTUALLY OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
* Does not represent final screening order. Lineup Subject to change.

Adina Howard 20: A Story of Sexual Liberation - 19:59In 1995, Adina Howard made waves in the world of music with her hit song “Freak Like Me.” Never before had a solo R&B; female artist made such a bold and controlling stance sexually through song. Along with becoming one of the highest selling singles and most played music videos on MTV and BET in 1995, Adina Howard’s performance allowed young women of color and future recording artist to express their sexuality without shame.
“Adina Howard 20: A Story of Sexual Liberation” shares Adina’s story through her own words as well as the impact that she made during the 1990s and thereafter through the thoughts of fellow entertainers, educators, feminists, and fans.
The film gives an intellectual look into the inside of the highs and lows of the life a platinum selling artist, whose work has made a lasting impact despite the polarizing feelings towards her.
Director: Gezus ZaireBorn in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in the community of East Cleveland, Gezus Zaire is the founder of the award winning media outlet Rebel Life Media.
He is a nationally published journalist that has worked in television, film and radio. Bringing a diverse field of expertise that ranges from sports, politics, music, activism and history among many other topics, Zaire applies his experience and education to his documentaries to give them a unique feel.
Zaire is a graduate with a Bachelor of Arts & Science in communication from the University of Toledo. He is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Ohio Valley Chapter.
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Dry Me Crazy - 21:12After spotting the girl of his dreams at a laundromat in New York City, Ryan embarks on a frantic journey to craft the perfect first impression before she returns to pick up her dry clothes.

Director: Ethan CornEthan Corn -- not 'Coen' -- has a degree in Film & Television Production from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (Class of 2014).  He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA where, in addition to filmmaking, Ethan finds great joy and continual disappointment as an actor and a die-hard Dodgers fan.
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Loved App - 10:49A lonely man searches for love through a dating app, as the chance of a physical connection becomes increasingly difficult.
Loved App is an award winning, satirical romance that explores the idea of projecting false personas of ourselves in order to feel accepted in an image-obsessed society.
"A warm and genuine film that took on the contemporary angst of online dating and alienation. We thought it was a very well-told story and all the elements were strong and contributed to a memorable film."Carol Morley and Cairo Cannon - Director and Producer of ; "The Falling", "Dreams of a Life" and "The Alcohol Years".

Director: James Oliver
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Mistress May I? - 7:00Despite being a very successful dominatrix, Mistress Couple grapples with the fact that her parents cannot accept who she truly is.

Director: Gabrielle EwingGabrielle Ewing graduated from New York University, and double majored in Film/TV at Tisch School of the Arts and Journalism at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Gabrielle’s interest in film/television began in high school and during her senior year she was part of a team of students that received an MSG Varsity Award for an outstanding full-game production. At NYU, Gabrielle found her passion for documentary filmmaking and during her sophomore year, her short documentary “Runnin’ on Empty” was selected for the NYU Sight & Sound Film Festival. The next year, another short documentary titled “Life After Sandy” was selected for the Atlantic City Downbeach Film Festival. She is currently in a yearlong honors course working on A HEARTH OF OUR OWN, which will tell the story of an undocumented Irish immigrant living in New York City. She is also interned at CNN's Documentary Unit. Gabrielle now lives in Washington DC and is an Associate Producer for 522 Productions.
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Shevenge - 11:30While at a killer slumber party, Sam, Taylor and Charley embark on a journey of revenge and empowerment. A glass of wine in hand, these three best friends discover their own deepest fantasies while getting to pay back their crappy boyfriends! With a mix of horror, fantasy and action, they seamlessly jump into their favorite genres of film & television. Bloody hilarious and awkwardly honest, Shevenge will leave you astonished, and fantasizing for more!

Director: Amber BensonShevenge is directed by Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Amber Benson. For three seasons, she played the iconic role of “Tara Maclay,” learning from one of the industries top directors, Joss Whedon. She is also a hugely accomplished writer and novelist. Amber co-wrote (with Christopher Golden) and directed the animated web-series Ghosts of Albion for the BBC. The duo then novelized the series in two books for Random House. She has written more than 10 novels in the last 10 years.
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Texting: A Love Story - 8:02A short, awkward romantic comedy about love, intimacy, and connection in the digital age.

Director: Jeanette L BuckJeanette Buck's film directing credits include the feature film, Out of Season, and the short films Lie Together, Kiss on the Bosphorus, and Texting: A Love Story. Jeanette is also a known theater figure in Washington, DC working as a director and stage manager.
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The First Date - 24:46How far will fate go? Jack and Rachel are about to find out. Destined to be soul mates, these two are embarking on a lifelong love. There's only one problem – they have to get past their first date. The night always ending in a heated argument, these two return to their beds only to relive the same date time and time again. But when Rachel doesn’t show as planned, Jack is forced to take matters into his own hands. Can he find her, win her love, and fix the timeline? Or is it too late and are Jack, Rachel, and the rest of the world doomed?

Director: Mason Makram

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The Girl I Should've Ended Up With - 10:00While performing in his hometown, a stand-up comedian runs into an old flame.

Director: Matt Jardin
Matt Jardin is a writer and director in Anchorage, Alaska. While he’s been making films his entire life, he started making not-terrible ones since 2011 with Could’ve Been More, a 25-minute dramedy about his ex-girlfriend who he’s totally over. Since then, he’s continued producing short films that have screened in festivals across the country and overseas. Matt is also an organizer for several film competitions – his favorite being the 24-Hour Film Royal. He is not on Wikipedia, but he is on most other social media at @mattjardin.
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Through the Pane - 6:21The filmmaker's 87-year-old father shares reflections on life through panes of glass while facing the pain of losing his wife of 62 years. With 'cosmic perspective', he takes comfort in the rhythms of nature to cope with the unpredictable, non-linear qualities of grief.

Director: Dawn WestlakeDawn is president of Ron de Cana Productions, Inc. in Los Angeles. She has made 17 films since 2000 which have won 47 awards and played on all seven continents (yes, even Antarctica!). Dawn is also an actress/writer/producer and has judged film festivals in Italy, France and Chicago.
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Wipeout - 5:14A man with chronic Obsessive Compulsive Disorder falls in love with a beautiful female jogger, and takes up running in a bid to win her heart.

Director: Paul MurphyI am an Irish-born, London-based award winning director and writer.
My latest short silent comedy 'Wipeout' was made in 7 days as part of the Aarhus Short Film Challenge 2014. We won an Honourable Mention and were in the Top Ten Films of the Festival.
My Film London funded drama ‘Stop’ has had enormous success on the international film festival circuit, winning many awards, including two Best Actor Awards, playing in eighteen festivals thus far, and was Rankin’s Collabor8te ‘Film of the Week’ early this year.
‘Crossed Lines’ my first short film, was funded by the RTE/Film Base short film scheme and had a successful run on Irish television.
"Next!’ an online comedy series I directed with comedians Haiste and Lawrence was on the long list for the 2014 British Comedy Awards.
My clients include Saatchi & Saatchi, Auspicium, Volkswagen, Barclays, The Sunday Times, MTV, The Times, Unilever, and Diesel.
I used to be a 1st AD, with over twelve years experience in features, TV dramas, commercials, and promos, a skill base that proves very valuable in my directing career.
I am currently working with a number of writers, developing my next short film, a feature idea, and I am actively seeking opportunities to direct television drama.
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You Are My Present - 18:16Heartbroken from his previous relationship, Sam suddenly finds new hope when he meets a kind and beautiful stranger on the bus. However, in order to truly move on, Sam takes the audience into his own mind, where he must confront his past and overcome his fear of letting go.

Director: Sam LukSam Luk (1987, Canada) is a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker, born and raised in the suburbs of Hong Kong. Sam began writing for the screen in 2010. His first short film, Invincible Spring, was an ambitious project shot over three years, completing in August 2014. He has since founded Parafauna, a production company in Vancouver, British Columbia.