Pilotgroove Pictures will screen its entry from 48 Hour Film Project in Portland, Maine TONIGHT (Aug. 15), 7:30 at the Portland Players Theater. Portland, ME—the 5th city to host a Pilotgroove Pictures premiere—will see the debut of our latest film, Resigning.

Resigning is a Buddy comedy, that asks what we’re looking for for in a friend. Justin (played by Boston’23 best-actor winner, Jay Chanoine) is forced to answer this and other questions when his buddy, Marty (Ben Peirce, best actor Boston’17) delivers unexpected news over dinner. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Sandra Vellani, Tim Peirce and newcomer, Owen Huot, this buddy comedy pushes boundaries and friendships to their breaking point.

Resigning is the 16th 48 Hour Film Project from Pilotgroove Pictures. Written and directed by Ben Peirce, with P.J. Huot, Jay Chanoine and Jay Syrene, it was conceived, written, shot, and edited between August 8-10, 2025 as part of the Portland, ME 48 Hour Film Project. The required elements were:

Character: Bill or Billie Lamtrak, Lobsterman/woman
Prop: a shovel
Line: “Don’t touch it”
Genre: Buddy Comedy

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

To watch the 48 Hour Film Project Portland, ME screening in person or livestream, visit 48hourfilm.com/portland-me or Click here for tickets.

ONLINE PREMIERE

An extended and remastered version of Resigning will be released immediately following the premiere screening on Vimeo, YouTube, and here at Pilotgroove.com.