My Dad’s Diner

Set in 1965 Astoria Queens, N.Y., Andy, the 17-year-old son of a Greek Diner owner, finds himself caught between his family and the love of his life: a cherry-red Pontiac GTO. This adolescent conundrum culminates when the fate of his family’s diner weighs in the balance of a card game with the mob.

In English | 2023 | 16 min

Director & Writer: Tommy Savas
Tommy Savas is an American Cypriot actor, director, writer, and producer born in Harlem, New York. He recently directed his first feature film, “CognAI-tive,” starring Piper Curda, Noel Fisher, and Josh Zuckerman. Tommy has produced several award-winning films, including “Evelyn X Evelyn,” a finalist in the ABFF HBO competition that premiered on HBO, and the cult favorite “Bad Roomies,” acquired by Netflix. Another notable project, “Mother of Dawn,” which he wrote and produced, premiered at SXSW 2023. As an actor, Tommy started his career in TV shows like “The Sopranos” and films like “Rodger Dodger.” He has continued to work on various projects, most recently starring in the Disney+ series “National Treasure.” Tommy is passionate about telling original stories that showcase artistry and bring about change.

Cast: John Bianco, Manoli Ioannidis, Nikolas Kontomanolis, Mario Malgeri, Jon Saphire, Angie Simms, Luca Stagnita, Devin Vega