Producer Greg Contaldi Debuts Film Hamilton House
New Jersey native Greg Contaldi brings his new feature film to the state for a special premiere this November.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Horror
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Greg Contaldi has produced his first feature film, Hamilton House, a horror movie about actors living in a New York City basement. The film is set to hold its New Jersey premiere at the Smodcastle Film Festival.
Why it matters
The project marks a significant career milestone for producer Greg Contaldi, who has previously worked on major television programs. It highlights the transition of established industry writers and producers into the independent feature film space.
The production follows the director's previous work and held its world premiere at the Dances with Films: LA festival.
The players
Greg Contaldi
He is a producer who previously wrote for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and worked on The Drew Barrymore Show and The Dr. Oz Show.
Jordan Rowe
He is a filmmaker who wrote and directed Hamilton House.
Julianne Mason
She served as a co-producer for the feature film Hamilton House.
The details
Hamilton House was written and directed by Jordan Rowe, who co-produced the project alongside Julianne Mason. The story follows a character named Zach who converts a basement apartment into a haunted house in an attempt to attract a horror director.
Timeline
November 7, 2026: New Jersey premiere at Smodcastle Film Festival.
Industry Dynamics
This production represents a growing trend of television writers and producers leveraging their industry experience to pivot into independent feature film creation. It mirrors the broader shift where creators move between episodic media and self-contained horror projects to diversify their creative portfolios.
Film enthusiasts in the area can attend the New Jersey premiere at the Smodcastle Film Festival on November 7. The event offers local viewers their first opportunity to see the horror production following its previous festival run in Los Angeles.
The takeaway
Independent productions like this often rely on specific festival circuits to build momentum before wider releases. Supporting local filmmakers at regional festivals remains a primary way for audiences to discover new genre content.
Further reading
Explore the local Horror scene for more independent film news and upcoming festival screenings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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