Grafters
2014
United States
23 mins
English and American Sign Language
Short Film Competition
| Nicholas J. DeMicco | |
| Omar Portilla, Nicholas J. DeMicco | |
| Philip Lakin, Kara Rosella, Austin Meehan, Karl Ryan Erikson, Rhyan O'Leary, Mark DeMicco, Tom Mika, Ricky Soto, Sarah Perney, Igor Murilo, Butch Sherman, Maya Murilo |
A carjacker at a crossroads, whose personal and professional life are speeding towards a dangerous intersection. Kurt (Philip Lakin) is an expert car-thief, in it for the thrill, who uses disguises in his heists, not only to blend in with the crowd, but to heighten the excitement of the job. He struggles to connect with others, but oddly enough, has an affinity for languages. Kurt works for Larry (Mark DeMicco), a father figure who runs a chop shop disguised as a mechanic’s garage. However, Kurt’s career is soon threatened by Joe (Austin Meehan), a lowly mechanic and aspiring car thief, who will try to beat Kurt at his own game, blind to the consequences. Meanwhile, romance buds for Kurt with Emilie (Kara Rosella), a young mother with complications of her own.
About the Director
Nicholas J. DeMicco (Director, Co-Writer, Producer) is a director with a passion for the dramatic and stylistic, specifically films that dive deep into the characters and their environments. A Montclair State alumni, Nicholas has worked in almost every department on countless films. His previous films include Facsimile, which screened internationally in 2012, and Home, A Film which was released in 2013.
Awards
AC Cinefest – Best Director of a Short Drama
AC Cinefest – Best Child Actress
AC Cinefest – Best Actor in a Short Drama
Orlando UFF – Grand Jury Prize Best Short Film
