About Me

Born prematurely with a camera in hand, Jerry Cavallaro was already ahead of his time. Legend has it that he even filmed his own birth. At a young age, he already realized the magic that was filmmaking and knew that it is what he wanted to do in life. At age 9, he started regularly reading books on filmmaking. A year later he received his first video camera for a Christmas present but it was a cheap toy that never worked. By age 12 he was already a film buff and was using his dads hi-8 camera to make cheap little movies that no one ever watched. At age 15 he bought his very own camera and began making slightly better quality cheap little movies that still no one watched. These movies started to get bigger and ranged in genres from comedy to horror to documentary. People finally started to take notice. One of his proudest moments came when he met and interviewed his idol, Kevin Smith, who has been a huge influence on his filmmaking style. He also interviewed one of his favorite comedy actors, Chris Elliott, and has actually remained in touch with him. Now, at age 21, Jerry has a mini-film studio that operates out of his bedroom, has read over 100 books on filmmaking and is currently studying film at college. He recently finished his first feature film, Stuck Like Chuck, which he wrote, directed, edited, and produced. He also did pretty much every other crew position, as well as had a small acting role in the film. At this point, Jerry is probably better known for his movie watching skills after coming in 3rd place in the Netflix Movie Watching World Championship this October. He watched movies for over 68 hours straight and was labeled New York Citys Best Couch Spud in local news. He also is the NY editor for WeAreMovieGeeks.com and the co-host of the web talk show FilmSnobbery Live! Jerry has an undeniable passion for filmmaking and a strong determination that ensures he will be making movies for a long time. He also has a quick sense of humor and a unique personality. He still hasnt matured though.

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Stuck Like Chuck Too
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A filmmakers struggle to premiere his film while dealing with feelings for his lead actress, pretentious artists & the fear of selling out.
Jerry Cavallaro's Role: Writer/Director
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The Social Media Massacre: The Series
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The Darker Side of Social Media!
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Cerise - a John T. Trigonis short
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A former spelling bee champion is haunted by the word that took him down.
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DuhmFownd- ''Up Front'' Ep. 2 & ''The Party'' Ep. 3
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Campaign to make an amazing story into a short film and send it to film festivals world wide.
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Make your camera follow your every move.
Mercy Mercy Me
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Meet Mercy. She can see right through you.
Microphone
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Even comedians need more than laughter.
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Send Camille to Film School
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Sponsor Award Winning Navajo Teen Filmmaker
The Material World
(By Dan Fishback)
Madonna. Communism. Old Jewish Ladies. It's a Musical!
We Are the Hartmans
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The battle is on...to save the last small town rock club.
Goodbye Light
(By Tony Gautier)
Some friends, are a real pain in the neck.
Catching Up - Production Costs
(By Mary Ratliff)
A prison guard must make a decision that will either save or condemn a criminal, and puts his own daughter at risk. Based on a true story.
Stupernatural
(By James Raynor)
Listen... do you smell something?
Bigfoot and Gray on the run.
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A Live Action Cartoon!
BOOK OF 1000 DEATHS
(By Andretti Dante)
Some legendz will kill you....will you be next?
Support Staten Island Filmmakers
(By Michael Consolmagno)
Staten Island Short Filmmakers need help in expanding their art, and produce feature length productions of quality.
How to Cope
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Adam looses his house, girlfriend and his job. He moves into his getaway apartment and tries to get back on his feet financially and emotionally.
DIY DAYS a roving conference for those who create
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DIY DAYS needs your help to make our NYC event on APRIL 3rd possible - please support OPEN AND FREE info, resources and networking for those doing creative work
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