“Hallelujah” is a brand-new documentary behind the healing power of music. Phil and Linda Oliveira understand that every note strung and sang can have a life-changing impact. Their non-profit organization “The Freedom In Music Project” embraces this thought, outreaching to under privileged youth by playing faith based music and donating guitars.
However, there’s much more to this story that all connects back to one man and his music studio. Watch the trailer to learn more about our documentary.
Official Selection of “Mindfeild Film Festival-ABQ”, August 2023.
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Winner of “Best Documentary Short” at Kevin Smith’s SModcastle Film Festival (December, 2022) and The 8 & HalFilm Awards in Italy (May, 2022), “Apartment 38” documents the life story of Alphonso J. Tomaino. Directed by Ronald J. Tomaino, Jr., the film complements the web series "Alphonso On".
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In 2014, Ronald J. Tomaino, Jr. photographed (with photographer Jeff Simons) and edited the opening sequence to an Emmy® Award Winning documentary entitled “Choices & Chances: New Jersey’s Heroin Epidemic”. It aired on News 12 New Jersey in August of 2014.
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Selected as a 2019 Finalist in Moriarty, New Mexico’s “Route 66 Film Fest”, “Old Mother Road: In 66 Seconds” documents first-time traveler Jeanette Ferri’s journey through original time-lapse and DSLR footage.
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Through the KidsFirst Foundation, this promotional video talks about the need to raise money for the enrichment programs that Sunset View Elementary School in Point Loma, CA provides to its' students.
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“This Is My SJV” is a promotional video told through the students of Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel, NJ. It highlights all of the academic opportunities an incoming student will receive.
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"HEALING HORSE SUMMER CONCERT"
This highlight reel showcases a special concert featuring horses from the War Horse Ranch in Bonsall, CA. Justin Paul Sanders offers his musical talents for this unique event.
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All mother's strive to provide the best nutrition for their children. San Fransisco based "Fresh Baby Bites" is a new approach to provide that nutrition to babies and toddlers. This promotional video explains how they go about their approach.
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This highlight reel showcases Recreational Music Center’s first annual “Festive Holiday Concert” in San Diego, CA!
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The Rockin’ Jazz Big Band perform live at the historic Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, San Diego. This playlist includes the songs “Lady is a Tramp”, “Mambo Inn”, “All That Jazz”, “Vehicle” and “At Last”.
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Fight or Flight performs "Stereo Satellite" off their first EP "Too High to Come Down". Filmed at the Brighton Bar (West Long Branch, NJ) in April of 2012, the band features Tom "Oddity" Pioszyk (Rap Vocals), "Tim Geez" Guerin (Rap Vocals), Rich Imparato (Guitars), John Cook (Guitars), Russ Eia (Bass, Vocals) and Jay Maranzinio (Drums).
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From Ronald James’ (Ron Tomaino) debut record "The Sum of Nothing", "Wind with Fire" illustrates how living your future through memories of the past can create feelings of isolation and loneliness. This music video, produced by Tomaino himself, visualizes the song's lyrics through personal video clips taken over the span of thirty years.
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From singer/songwriter Matt Cook, “Go Ahead (Live, Laugh, Love!)” is the official music video to his LP record of the same name. The music video, directed by Ronald J. Tomaino, Jr., features additional musical and acting talents from Leah Thompson (Vocals), Rick Pachman (Vocals/Bass), Alberto Munoz (Drums), Rich Imparato (Electric Guitar) and Luiza Oganesian (Female Actress).
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Green Couch Media presents a short film that was written, produced and edited in less than 48 hours! In this dark comedy, Jane Fonville, played by Claire White, is having a hard time with romantic relationships; seeing every guy as imperfect. However, all that's about to change when Jane applies her one useful skill on all the men she dates. Directed by Ronald J. Tomaino, Jr., this film was produced for the New York 48 Hour Film Project.
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Kicked out of his metal band for being too violent, a taxi driver is looking to clean up his life. Now, an unexpected melody will drive him to a new purpose. Our short “mock trailer” is a mash-up of the films “Taxi Driver” and “Once”. Featuring the talents of Steven Tomaino, Ronald J. Tomaino, Jr., Jeanette Ferri, Amy V. Marks and Rich Imparato.
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Green Couch Media presents a film about the life and times of Fernando Huerto. A model lifeguard and pillar to the community, Fernando has been a role model to the children who attend the Kingston Pool. But as time passes, will Fernando remember the influence he left behind? Starring Steven Tomaino, Jeanette Ferri and Amy V. Marks, "Finding Fernando" was directed by Ronald J. Tomaino, Jr. for the San Diego 48 Hour Film Project.
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After a mysterious note is left on the windshield of his car, Herb Crump goes on a road-trip to find an answer to his prayer. “The Prayer” was the Albuquerque “City Winner” of the 2020 48 Hour Global Film Challenge.
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In this silent film, Rita and Fritz Monroe brace themselves for a visit from Mother Victoria! Starring Barbara Bentley & Jeanette Ferri, this 48 Hour Film Project short for Albuquerque won 3RD Place and took home awards in “Best Performer” (Barbara Bentley), “Best Writing” (Jeanette Ferri & Ronald J. Tomaino, Jr.), and “Best Use for Character”.
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When four naïve young adults go on a camping trip, they regrettably uncover the living dead. Starring Niki Soto, Richard J. Imparato, Jr., Tom Ploszyk, Christian Daily, and Jessica Sodano, this horror short defines the classic phrase "Survival of the Fittest".
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“Breaker the Robot” goes about his daily routine while missing his master.
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Ranger Ron is back with a web series to share some advice to help you earn your Muskrat Scout Merit Badges!
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"No Sweat! Chillin' In The Kitchen With J" uses what we know and have in the kitchen to create something new for you!
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