Stop to Stop: narrative short film, romcom
written by: Samantha Massell
directed by: Asher Grodman & Samantha Massell
produced by: Samantha Massell, Asher Grodman, & Floor1 Productions
Carolyn is flooded with political text messages. When a chance encounter reveals the identity of one of her tormentors, she seeks revenge, but finds a spark.
Renovations: stage play, dark dramedy
written by: Samantha Massell & Sara Kapner
executive produced by: Jen Bender
Jewish half-sisters Sara and Sam of Roslyn, NY, win a contract from the German government to take over Joseph Goebbel's dilapidated summer home. As they fund the renovations via branded content on social media, things start to take a dark turn as the history of the property catches up with them, forcing to them to reckon with generational trauma and the insidious nature of anti-semitism.
ChallahDate: narrative feature, romcom
written by: Samantha Massell, Sara Kapner, & Leela Rothenberg
produced by: Talia Cohen
When estranged best friends Alana, Maya, and Rachel reunite to help plan their Jewish preschool’s ritzy Chanukah gala, a comedy of errors ensues as they rekindle their friendship and reignite their love lives!
Talk of The Town: stage musical
music and lyrics by: Jeffrey Stock
libretto by: Samantha Massell & Andrew Bentley
Set in New York City in the roaring twenties, Talk of the Town tells the story of Harold Ross and Jane Grant as they fall in love while building one of America's cultural touchstones:: The New Yorker Magazine.