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Jason Cusato

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YORK STREET a writers block

A writer searching for an idea. Three cons looking for a score and a mystery man looking for……well, that’s the mystery. Add into the mix a killer loan shark and a mob boss just looking for his cut.

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York Street (2003)
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Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1975 Jason Cusato infuses a trademark style into his works, which incorporates Brooklyn flavor and skilled filmmaking. Jason's experiences from being born and raised in Brooklyn have always influenced his work and shaped his career. Cusato attended The School of Visual Arts from 2000-2002 and studied under Richard D. Pepperman; author of The Eye Is Quicker, and editor and recipient of Distinguished Teacher Award from the School of Visual Arts.

Cusato's directorial debut -"The Out of Work Mime" in 1998, premiered in Los Angeles at The Angel City Film Festival. His next film, the award winning "When Broomsticks Were King" (2001), written and directed by Cusato, created a buzz on the festival circuit in 2006 and 2007. Boasting several honors such as: The Independent Features Film Festival Buzz Award and Rochester International Film Festivals: Shoe String Award both in 2007. His latest feature film, "Apostles of Park Slope", won Best Comedy Feature at 2010 Manhattan Film Festival, Apostles was the headlining film at the festival and won Outstanding Feature at the 2010 Atlantic City International Film Festival as well. With over 20 films to his credit, he continues to exhibit his passion for not only filmmaking but his love for Brooklyn.
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      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    A Box Came to Brooklyn (2015)
    A Box Came to Brooklyn
    6.3
    Short
    • Director
    • 2015
    Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony (2016)
    Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony
    Short
    • Director
    • 2016
    York Street
    • Director
    • 2003
    Artie Brennan, Brian McMullan, Chris LaPanta, Nick Freni, Anthony DeVito, Chris Hayes, Edward Heegan, Adam Nawrocki, Chris Harcum, Mike Bergen, Patty Downs, Al Accettura, Mike Tadduni, and Joseph Corrao in Apostles of Park Slope (2010)
    Apostles of Park Slope
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    • 2010

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    • The Parking Spot (2019)
      The Parking Spot
      Short
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Öber Driver (2016)
      Öber Driver
      Short
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony (2016)
      Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony
      Short
      • Director
      • 2016
    • A Box Came to Brooklyn (2015)
      A Box Came to Brooklyn
      6.3
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • The Confession
      Short
      • Director
      • 2010
    • Artie Brennan, Brian McMullan, Chris LaPanta, Nick Freni, Anthony DeVito, Chris Hayes, Edward Heegan, Adam Nawrocki, Chris Harcum, Mike Bergen, Patty Downs, Al Accettura, Mike Tadduni, and Joseph Corrao in Apostles of Park Slope (2010)
      Apostles of Park Slope
      • Director
      • 2010
    • Sunday Dinner
      Short
      • Director
      • 2009
    • York Street
      • Director
      • 2003
    • When Broomsticks Were King (2001)
      When Broomsticks Were King
      Short
      • Director
      • 2001

    Producer



    • The Parking Spot (2019)
      The Parking Spot
      Short
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Öber Driver (2016)
      Öber Driver
      Short
      • producer
      • 2016
    • Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony (2016)
      Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony
      Short
      • producer
      • 2016
    • A Box Came to Brooklyn (2015)
      A Box Came to Brooklyn
      6.3
      Short
      • producer
      • 2015
    • The Confession
      Short
      • producer
      • 2010
    • Artie Brennan, Brian McMullan, Chris LaPanta, Nick Freni, Anthony DeVito, Chris Hayes, Edward Heegan, Adam Nawrocki, Chris Harcum, Mike Bergen, Patty Downs, Al Accettura, Mike Tadduni, and Joseph Corrao in Apostles of Park Slope (2010)
      Apostles of Park Slope
      • producer
      • 2010
    • Sunday Dinner
      Short
      • producer
      • 2009
    • York Street
      • producer
      • 2003
    • When Broomsticks Were King (2001)
      When Broomsticks Were King
      Short
      • producer
      • 2001

    Writer



    • Öber Driver (2016)
      Öber Driver
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2016
    • Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony (2016)
      Brooklyn: A Borough Symphony
      Short
      • created by (creator)
      • 2016
    • A Box Came to Brooklyn (2015)
      A Box Came to Brooklyn
      6.3
      Short
      • screenplay
      • co-writer
      • 2015
    • Artie Brennan, Brian McMullan, Chris LaPanta, Nick Freni, Anthony DeVito, Chris Hayes, Edward Heegan, Adam Nawrocki, Chris Harcum, Mike Bergen, Patty Downs, Al Accettura, Mike Tadduni, and Joseph Corrao in Apostles of Park Slope (2010)
      Apostles of Park Slope
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • York Street
      • writer
      • 2003
    • When Broomsticks Were King (2001)
      When Broomsticks Were King
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2001

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