Robert Meyer – Bergenline – A snapshot of the cultural and commercial vein of North Hudson County; Bergenline attempts to capture the flavor, the vibe, the sounds, of one of the most important Latino thoroughfares in the world.

Maggie Menjivar – Sizzler –This piece is a sophisticated kitchen symphony. We go behind the scenes at a Sizzler Restaurant and experience what it takes to put a meal on the table.

Sheryle Samson – Steel Pier – This engaging short documentary leads the viewer to the fun-filled world of the Steel Pier Amusement Park in Atlantic City, NJ. Rides, games, food, and light-hearted fun are the order of the day, and the games and rides pull the viewer into the amusement park experience.

Nelson Mayo – the ataraxic effect of a fishtank. – This experimental piece works on the viewer as a form of contemplation and introspection. Mayo brings us into the spellbinding world of goldfish. He leaves us mesmerized and awed by the stares of the fish. He raises the question; who is watching who? Are we looking at the fish? Or are the fish looking at us?

Charlie Arrigo – At the Playground – An engaging and beautifully shot piece about children at play. We share in their simple and joyful experiences of swinging, sliding, jumping and laughing.

Carlos Orrego – Firetruck –This non-fiction short is a close look into the inside and outside of a fire truck in a Hudson County fire station.

Clint Higgins – Carwash Automatic – A short documentary re-creating the magical world of the carwash. The artist was blown away the first time he was inside a carwash and thought it would be fun to show other people what he saw.

Michelle Lopez – Symposia Bookstore- This piece reveals a peaceful environment where art and classical music are appreciated. Through slow camera movements and stills, the visuals showcase original artworks that enhance the sense of this relaxing environment. By piecing together separate audio recordings, the elements portrayed come to life as they give the illusion of the natural conversation found in this unique and welcoming bookstore.

Jason Roque – Basilica – A strikingly beautiful portrait of this imposing church, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Basilica in Newark, NJ. The piece strives to explore the interior and exterior of the church and to re-create the atmosphere within.

Joseph Ortiz – The Waterfront – An investigation into sight and sound, this sophisticated and engaging documentary short travels through Hoboken’s waterfront district from night to day.

Rodel Lescano – Cubicle (Cubic Hell) – A humorous look at the boredom experienced at work in a tiny cubicle. Staplers, paper clips, and magic markers star in this bizarre fantasy.

Jaime Villacis – Metro Park – A stunning and contemplative work shot over the period of a year in Metro Park in Fort Lee, NJ. The filmmaker records various locations within the park in the morning, afternoon and evening, using close-ups and long-shots. The filmmaker’s intention was to capture as much as possible of the essence of the place, and to explore different angles and perspectives. He captures the effects of time and weather on this particular location. Metro Park is a place where nature and the overwhelming presence of human beings are in constant interaction. This is a masterfully shot and sensitive document of this public space.

Shani Difarnacio - The Train of Lethe – “In mythology Lethe is an underworld river from which dead souls drink in order to forget their past life. In this piece I went back to 170 St. in Washington Heights, NY where I was born. Unlike the mythological dead souls, I went back in order to remember a part of me that was forgotten. This piece is purposely sentimental because it is a place that I hold in my heart. I tried to capture every space that held an invisible memory including trivial corners that are not appreciated for their history. I deliberately constructed this piece to appear as a dream because the memories we have become blurry in our minds but remain clear in our hearts.”

Janine Orzechowski - Swept Away – is a video documentary about the residents of 8th Street in Jersey City, NJ and their bi-weekly ritual of waiting for the street sweepers to arrive, and how they are forced to move their cars. Janine’s Aunt Minnie was the inspiration for this humorous look at the constant battle between the Jersey City Incinerator Authority and the 8th Street residents for their parking spaces. Janine credits her Media Arts Department professor Gibby Westby-Gibson for encouraging her to make this whimsical short.