Pilotgroove Pictures premiered their 16th 48 Hour Film Project—Resigning—on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Portland Players theater.

“Resigning”
48 Hour Film Project Portland, ME, 2025
(Genre: Buddy Film)

What are you looking 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.

Copyright ©2025, Pilotgroove Pictures.

Music in the film is by Commander Killjoy and is used with permission from the artist.