Defending the Honor of American Popular Culture

As an image-maker and creative force within the New York area, Amanda's philosophy that surrounds the work she creates is about completely embracing the bold, bizarre and grotesque. As a colorist and lover of twisted imagery, Amanda's work is not for the fainthearted. Her skills range from illustration, mural painting, graphic design, and embroidery. She also is an on-location artist that derives inspiration by traveling to various cabaret, burlesque and sideshows, drawing the performers live. Director and co-creator of Sideshow Sketch Night, who’s mission is to merge the boisterous and colorful world of the NYC sideshow and cabaret scene with the young growing art scene of Long Island. Holding various themed costumed live drawing events throughout Long Island, NY.

www.amandareilly.com

That's a wrap on another great festival! Thanks to our filmmakers, attendees, sponsors, opening night performers, staff, board of directors and volunteers! See you in 2018!

2017 Best in Category:
Feature - What Children Do - Dean Peterson
Documentary Feature - Cassette: A Documentary Mixtape - Zack Taylor
Short - Fry Day - Laura Moss
Documentary Short - A GARBAGE STORY - Olivier Bernier
Horror - A Peculiar Thud - Ross Morin
Experimental - Live Your Light - Jendra Jarnagin
Music Video - Dog in the Night - Fletcher Wolfe
Animation - IDIOT KING - Steven Lapcevic
"Made in Coney Island" - Cyclone: 90 Years of History on Wheels - Frank Posillico