Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2022 Archive

  • The Originals

    Directed by Cristina Costantini, Alfie Kim Koetter
    USA | 10 minutes | Welcome to the Neighborhood

  

SPECIAL MENTION: BEST ANIMATED SHORT

2022 ShortFest

Matty Square Ruggiero and his childhood friends, the Union Street Boys, tell their story of growing up in South Brooklyn, where money was tight but friendships were tighter.

film details

Director: Cristina Costantini, Alfie Kim Koetter
Producers: Cristina Costantini, Alfie Kim Koetter
Screenwriter: Cristina Costantini
Cinematographers: Peter Alton | Animator: Alex Booth
Editor: Alex Booth
Music: Rob Amjärv, Bennett Barbakow
Cast: Matteo Ruggiero, Carmine Ruggiero, Sal Alioto, Matteo Alioto, Anthony Demaio
Country: USA
Language: in English
Year: 2022
Running Time: 10 minutes
Primary Company: Two Beans
Contact Email: alfiekoetter@gmail.com

Screening in:

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Take a peek over the fence with this collection, which emphasizes the significance of local community and hometown belonging.

Other Films Included:

2022 ShortFest