• Cover
  • Writing
  • In Production
  • Carnegie Hall
  • Archive
  • About
  • Contact

JAMES BARTOLOMEO

Writer / Director

  • Cover
  • Writing
  • In Production
  • Carnegie Hall
  • Archive
  • About
  • Contact

Scallop Season - short drama (2025)

When a mysterious drifter shows up in a Florida coastal town, Lila, a sanguine waitress with a quick smile extends a lifeline. But as she finds herself drawn to the troubled young man, his past catches up with him, leading to a shocking revelation that changes their lives forever.

* Winner Best Narrative Short Film - The Tokyo Cinema Awards

* Winner Best Narrative Short, Best Director, Best Screenwriting, Audience Award - The Santiago Film Festival, Chile

* Winner Best Drama Short - The North Film Festival NYC 2026

* Nominated Best Actor OLIVER BARTOLOMEO - Hope & Love Film Festival Barcelona 2026

Scallop Season - short drama 2025
TOKYO win post.jpg
ChatGPT Image Oct 2, 2026 at 06_14_55 PM.png
Primary.jpeg
SS - Sunray 8-26**_Page_1.jpg
Henry & Lila - between takes.jpeg

© James Bartolomeo • All Rights Reserved