East Windsor Filmmaker's Feel-Good Movie to Screen at Garden State Film Festival

Daniel Quiyu's film "PIEGIRL" is among 205 selections chosen for the 24th annual event.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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An East Windsor filmmaker named Daniel Quiyu will have his feel-good movie "PIEGIRL" screened at the 24th annual Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park and Cranford, New Jersey next month. The film follows a woman known as "PIEGIRL" whose slices of pie bring nostalgia, friendship, and joy to those around her.

Why it matters

The Garden State Film Festival is considered New Jersey's premier independent film festival, showcasing bold and original storytelling from accomplished filmmakers in the state. Having a local East Windsor filmmaker selected to screen his work at this prestigious event highlights the talent and dedication of the regional creative community.

The details

Daniel Quiyu's film "PIEGIRL" is one of 205 selections chosen for the 24-year-old Garden State Film Festival. The movie will be screened on Saturday, March 28 from 12:30 to 2:05 p.m. in the Continental Room at the Berkeley Hotel in Asbury Park. The four-day festival features work from over 19 countries across various genres including documentaries, comedies, thrillers, children's films, student films, and productions shot entirely in New Jersey.

  • The 24th annual Garden State Film Festival will take place from March 26-29, 2026.
  • Daniel Quiyu's film "PIEGIRL" is scheduled to screen on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 12:30 to 2:05 p.m.

The players

Daniel Quiyu

An East Windsor filmmaker whose feel-good movie "PIEGIRL" was selected to screen at the 24th annual Garden State Film Festival.

Lauren Concar Sheehy

The executive director of the Garden State Film Festival, who stated that Daniel Quiyu "represents exactly what GSFF was built to champion — bold, original storytelling from accomplished New Jersey filmmakers."

Garden State Film Festival

New Jersey's premier independent film festival, which features work from over 19 countries across various genres and is considered a platform for accomplished filmmakers in the state.

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What they’re saying

“Daniel Quiyu represents exactly what GSFF was built to champion — bold, original storytelling from accomplished New Jersey filmmakers. We're extremely proud to present this work and hope audiences will come out to celebrate the talent and dedication behind these productions.”

— Lauren Concar Sheehy, Executive Director, Garden State Film Festival

What’s next

The 24th annual Garden State Film Festival will take place from March 26-29, 2026, with Daniel Quiyu's film "PIEGIRL" scheduled to screen on Saturday, March 28 from 12:30 to 2:05 p.m. in the Continental Room at the Berkeley Hotel in Asbury Park.

The takeaway

The selection of an East Windsor filmmaker's work to screen at the prestigious Garden State Film Festival highlights the vibrant creative community in New Jersey and the festival's commitment to showcasing bold, original storytelling from accomplished local filmmakers.