The past is alive and the future is bright for Pilotgroove Pictures, set to premier their latest 48 Hour Film Project, Empty NES on Wednesday, May 13, 9:00 PM at the Somerville Theater. With a star-studded cast of newcomers, this YA Adventure features the big screen debuts of several 2nd-generation Pilotgroove players.

Empty NES is a throwback kids quest, in the spirit of Goonies, Adventures in Babysitting and The Sandlot. When the kids get bored at their parents’ party, adventure calls—and trouble is quick to answer! Contributing writer and breakout star, Kinsey Peirce teams up with Owen Huot (Resigning) as Ava and Isaac Pretti. The twins tag along to an adult party, and find unlikely allies in Cooper (Parker Peirce, The Heroics) and Liv (newcomer, Vera Syrene) in the search for a legendary artifact.

Empty NES, the 17th 48 Hour Film Project from Pilotgroove Pictures, was directed by Ben Peirce and P.J. Huot, the screenplay was written by Ben Peirce, with contributions from Huot, Jay Syrene, Kinsey Peirce, Tim Peirce and Greg and Mandie Giorgio. The film was conceived, written, shot, and edited between May 1-3, 2026 as part of the Boston 48 Hour Film Project. The required elements were:

Character: Rennie or Reneé Pretti, a volunteer
Prop: a map
Line: “What does the sign say?”
Genre: Fish out of Water

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

To watch the 48 Hour Film Project Portland, ME screening in person or livestream, visit 2026boston48.com or Click here for tickets.

ONLINE PREMIERE

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