By Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
originally published: 09/18/2025

Let’s talk movies.
Here's another episode where Gina geeks out about movies with people who do just that, for a living! This time with the folks behind Montclair Film.
Joining me today are Tom Hall, Artistic Director of Montclair Film, and their new Executive Director, Tricia Haggerty Wenz.
We’re talking about the Montclair Film Festival, running October 17-26th, and all things Montclair Film.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, a movie lover, or just curious about film festivals - Montclair Film is the place to be.
Stay tuned to learn more about this year’s festival lineup, what goes into programming a festival, and if you’re into this sort of thing, the parties where you can hobnob with actors, filmmakers, and like-minded cinephiles.
Thanks for listening!
About the author: Gina Marie Rodriguez is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and actress. Her foray into filmmaking began at a young age as a way to avoid public speaking in school. From there, it grew into a love of telling stories and creating new worlds. Gina Marie boasts a Bronze Remi win from Worldfest Houston, Best Female Filmmaker from the Cosmic Film Festival, and a Best Actress in a Comedy from the Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival alongside nominations from the Golden Door International Film Festival, Official Latino Film and Arts Festival and Los Angeles Cinefest among others.
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