Category Archives: Audio

The Old Neighborhood

Posted on September 1, 2024 by John Biscello

Recorded version of my piece, “Fruit,” which was a 2023 Non-Fiction Prize Finalist in Brooklyn Film & Arts essay competition. The story revolves around shame, powerlessness, addiction, and survival techniques during days of Brooklyn youth.

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The Bride and Berlin

Posted on June 29, 2024 by John Biscello

While The Bride did not win in its category (Best Actress in a Short Film), we did gain our first laurel as the cinematic journey of the Bride continues on the film festival circuit, far and wide.

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How Tomorrow Moves

Posted on June 25, 2024 by John Biscello

Or, Brooklyn Boys Shit-Talkin on Street-Corners Back in the Day.

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Monkeys and Barrels

Posted on June 23, 2024 by John Biscello

Kinked reflections on the writing life, New York states of mind, Babe Ruth’s prodigious appetite, Einsteinian time-blips, desert blues, and the Aqua Net generation.

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Debut Screening

Posted on June 1, 2024 by John Biscello

Some snaps from the world premiere screening of our short film The Bride.

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The Bride film screening

Posted on April 23, 2024 by John Biscello

Coming to the Taos Center for the Arts this May. Prior to the debut screening of the film, there will be a live musical performance by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Diatom Deli, whose songs are featured in the film. THE BRIDEIn the … Continue reading →

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The Bride

Posted on April 19, 2024 by John Biscello

We are excited to announce that our short film THE BRIDE will have its debut screening next month. The twin-bill evening will begin with a live musical performance by Diatom Deli , a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Nashville, whose songs … Continue reading →