For Love of Cinema

We all love movies. Explore the love our filmmakers show for their passion.

July 10, 2026
12-3 PM

Court Square Theater
44-02 23rd St, Long Island City

A Cell Phone Movie

A meta comedy for the (coming of) ages! Shot entirely on a cell phone, the film follows a fictional version of writer/director/star Will Sterling, a similarly out of work, struggling actor trying to impress the world by making a movie on a cell phone about an out of work, struggling actor trying to impress the world by making a movie on his cell phone.

A poster with the title 'What is... A Crazy Phone Movie' showing multiple images of a man with dark, curly hair, wearing a brown jacket and a graphic T-shirt, taking selfies with a smartphone while standing in a line, with a yellow background and red and black text.

My Movie Starring Paul Dano

The famous actor comes to Herman in a dream, convincing him to make his feature "Bear Naked Amazonians from Mars." If he makes the deadline, the film will take Best Feature at South by Southwest, making Herman an international celebrity.