Greetings From the Shore

Narrative Feature

Director: Greg Chwerchak

RT: 118:00mins

Friday September 28 9:15PM

Synopsis:  

Still reeling from the death of her father, a young girl spends one last summer at the Jersey Shore before heading off to college. But when her plans fall apart, the girl stumbles into a mysterious world of Russian sailors, high-stakes gambling, and unexpected love.

Drawn from the coming-of-age experiences of writer Gabrielle Berberich, 'Greetings From The Shore' is part memoir, part fairytale. The film was shot on an island off the coast of New Jersey, Barnegat Island, in the same seaside town where the real events occurred to Berberich. Like the setting, each character is an island. They are loners, dreamers brought together by fate for one chance summer. An ensemble cast brings these vivid characters to life, including Paul Sorvino, David Fumero, Jay O. Sanders, and Kim Shaw in a debut performance. The film is an homage to coming-of-age classics like 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Mystic Pizza,' while in its own right, 'Greetings From The Shore' is a unique and personal story. It's a love letter in the sand, a tribute to the Jersey Shore, and a postcard from summers past.

Principle Cast:

Kim Shaw
Lead Actor

David Fumero
Lead Actor

Paul Sorvino
Lead Actor

Andrew Shaifer
Supporting Actor

Gideon Emery
Supporting Actor

Jay O. Sanders
Supporting Actor

Lars Arentz-Hansen
Supporting Actor

Ron Geren
Supporting Actor

Filmmaker Bio:  

Greg Chwerchak was raised in Texas and educated at Rice University. He has created music videos for hundreds of artists such as Britney Spears, Duran Duran, Destiny’s Child, and Eminem, and his commercial concepts include clients such as McDonalds, Bacardi, and ESPN. His award-winning short films, “The Quarry” and “The Hook-Armed Man,” have participated in over a hundred film festivals worldwide. “Greetings From The Shore” is his first feature film.