This is Part 6 about the making of AJ Epyx Productions’ short film, Dismissal Time. This installment looks at what it was like to shoot during the pandemic and how we got our classroom scenes done at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. For more about the Dismissal Time short film from AJ Epyx Productions, visit our LinkTree at https://linktr.ee/ajepyxdismissaltime and check out our hashtags, #DismissalTimeStories #DontDismissMe.
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Pics from DISMISSAL TIME Screening at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Dismissal Time at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival! It was such a moving experience to see how profound the story was for the people in attendance. This isn’t the end of the journey. It’s just the beginning.






Special Message about DISMISSAL TIME Screening at PIFF Next Wednesday, June 8th
Our screening for Dismissal Time is listed under “Political Dynamics (Political Filmmaking)” and the information is as follows:
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Screening Block Time: 3:00pm – 4:45pm
SeraPhi Screening Room
941 N. Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Purchase advance tickets here http://bit.ly/PIFFtickets – see the 2022 PIFF Tickets available, including
- Comedy Night (Opening Night)
- Gen Admission: 2 For 1 Tickets
- All Access Passes *includes Comedy Night on the 6th of June and all Festival Week Events
- Donations Portal
- Including Closing events
(*DISCLAIMER: All screenings are General Admission tickets and do not expire until you watch your first film. Discounted tickets are only available online. No exceptions. Day of screening General Admission tickets are $20.00 or 2 for $30.00)
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DISMISSAL TIME: An Interview with Oliver Feaster (“TK Clark”)
Introducing Oliver Feaster as “TK Clark,” the young victim in DISMISSAL TIME. For more about the Dismissal Time short film from AJ Epyx Productions, visit our LinkTree at https://linktr.ee/ajepyxdismissaltime and check out our hashtags, #DismissalTimeStories #DontDismissMe.
DISMISSAL TIME will be premiering at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 6/8/22 @ 3pm in the SeraPhi Screening Room @ 941 N. Front Street. Get tickets & full schedule now at FilmFreeway under #PIFF listing.
DISMISSAL TIME: An Interview with Lisa Regina (“Sharon Vance”)
Introducing Lisa Regina as “Sharon Vance,” the teacher in DISMISSAL TIME. For more about the Dismissal Time short film from AJ Epyx Productions, visit our LinkTree at https://linktr.ee/ajepyxdismissaltime and check out our hashtags, #DismissalTimeStories #DontDismissMe. Support Lisa’s non-profit, A Write to Heal, at https://awritetoheal.com/
DISMISSAL TIME will be premiering at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival 6/8/22 @ 3pm in the SeraPhi Screening Room @ 941 N. Front Street. Get tickets & full schedule now at FilmFreeway under #PIFF listing.
DISMISSAL TIME Screening Date Announced
After weeks of anxiously waiting, we finally received the screening schedule for the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival! Our screening for Dismissal Time is listed under “Political Dynamics (Political Filmmaking)” and the information is as follows:
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
Screening Block Time: 3:00pm – 4:45pm
SeraPhi Screening Room
941 N. Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
General admission tickets for a single screening block are $10. You can purchase any ticket options at FilmFreeway. More info about the festival can be found at the PIFF official website. Hope to see you there!
DISMISSAL TIME Accepted to Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
I’m very happy to announce that Dismissal Time has been accepted to screen at this year’s Philadelphia Independent Film Festival happening June 6th – 11th! Further announcements to follow. Congrats to our whole team and to those who supported us along the way!

Watch the New Perspectives Interview with Andre Joseph & Lisa Regina discussing DISMISSAL TIME
If you missed it last night, you can now watch Andre Joseph’s interview on RVN TV’s New Perspectives along side lead actress Lisa Regina discussing the short film DISMISSAL TIME. Thank you Barry Lefkowitz for this opportunity. Watch the full interview on demand right now at the following link: https://rvntelevision.com/episode/new-perspectives-with-andre-joseph-lisa-regina/
DISMISSAL TIME Writer/Director Andre´ Joseph on WURD Radio
In case you missed my interview this morning on Philadelphia WURD Radio discussing our latest short film Dismissal Time with host Solomon Jones, now you can listen to it here via Soundcloud!
We are still seeking anyone who is willing to tell their anti-bullying, anti-racism story as part of our end credit sequence. Learn more in the video below:
DISMISSAL TIME Behind the Scenes Pics from Day 2
More pics from Day 2 of filming courtesy of Lisa Regina! Big special thanks to The Philadelphia Clef Club and Victor Lofts in Camden, NJ for allowing us to use their spaces for our shoot!
While we are halfway through the production of our film, we still need as much support as possible to cover the costs for post-production in the coming months after we wrap. Especially the costs for producing music and marketing the final film. You can still make a fully tax deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas today at the following link: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/dismissal-time…