Kids & Family

E. Patchogue Filmmaker In NYC Festival

David Farinella is presenting his animated film at the festival.

David Farinella, a filmmaker from East Patchogue, is participating in the 24th annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival that started Saturday in New York City's SVA Theatre, located at 333 West 23rd Street.

Farinella's film is "The Crush" and is an animated film about a shy girl turning to voodoo magic to make the most popular guy in school fall in love with her. Her attempt takes a turn for the worse when the doll falls into the hands of her kid brother.

The festival is running through Tuesday.


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