(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City, New Jersey was recently named one of the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2018 by Movie-Maker Magazine, the world’s most widely read independent film magazine.
“It’s so overwhelming to be recognized by one of the most prominent magazines in the film world,” said Executive Director Michele Sorvino. The annual list is compiled by the editors of MovieMaker Magazine, which is the nation’s leading resource on the art and business of making movies. “We are also humbled to be the only film festival recognized in the state of New Jersey. This recognition solidifies that GDIFF’s goals meet industry standards and above.”
Founded in 2010 by actor Bill Sorvino and his creative team, the four-day festival prides itself as a cultural focal point of Jersey City. It is now in its eighth year and has screened 831 films, represented 92 countries and boasts over 14,000 attendees.
Among its philanthropic initiatives, which aims to increase autism awareness, Golden Door International Film Festival strives to improve New Jersey’s film infrastructure and offer opportunities and resources to local filmmakers. “GDIFF has worked alongside many politicians and film groups to bring back tax incentives in New Jersey,” Sorvino explained.
Categories for film submissions include narrative features, short films, documentaries, student films, music videos, new media and more. There are also categories for films that raise awareness about distinctive issues, women in cinema, LGBT themes and Filmmakers of Tomorrow- student filmmakers.
Golden Door International Film Festival will be held from September 20 – 23, 2018. To find out more, visit www.goldendoorfilmfestival.org.
