Filmmaker Spotlight

Always Greener

Always Greener Written and Directed by Eric Grote Eric Grote has honed his craft through UCLA Professional Programs and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. He took on the role of writer, director, executive producer and cinematographer for Always Greener, a short dramedy that was shot in Philadelphia. Eric wanted to prove to himself that he could write and direct a film. He was ecstatic to get the news that Always Greener was accepted into its first film festival, The FirstGlance Film Festival. He had attended the FirstGlance Film Festival a few times but this will be the first time as a participant. Shot over a couple of days in Philadelphia , Always Greener is the story of John, an irresponsible, underperforming twenty something who doesn’t stop obsessing about another girl. When the phone rings, he has one chance to change his life and those around him. Always Greener screens at the FirstGlance Film Festival on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:45 PM, at the Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom Street. http://firstglancephilly.bside.com/?mediaTab=filmDetails&_view=_filmdetails&filmId=30541579