2024 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place May 31st to June 9th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, presents the 2024 New Jersey International Film Festival which marks their 29th Anniversary. The NJIFF will be taking place on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between May 31 - June 9, 2024 and will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.

A Cinematic Tribute to Candy Darling: "Beautiful Darling" Documentary Screening Marks 50th Anniversary of Icon's Passing

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Candy Darling's passing, The ShowRoom, in collaboration with Asbury Book Cooperative, are proud to present a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Beautiful Darling on Thursday, March 21st, at 7:30pm. This screening, in conjunction with the release of Cynthia Carr's definitive biography on the iconic figure, promises an evening of reflection, celebration, and appreciation for one of the most captivating personalities of the 20th century.

Manalapan Filmmaker's "Why I Had to Kill You While You Slept" to Screen at Garden State Film Festival

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) takes place March 21-24 in Asbury Park and Cranford. Among the 200 films being screened are feature length and short films, documentaries, comedies, children's, thrillers, pilots, student films and "Home-Grown”" films shot in New Jersey. One such film is Why I Had To Kill You While You Slept, which was written, directed and edited by Manalapan resident, Anthony Marinelli, will screen on Saturday, March 23rd at 2:30pm at Asbury Hall in the Asbury Hotel, block TA10.

Montclair Film announces upcoming screenings and events in March

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Film hasannounced its upcoming screening and events for March. "We are so excited to be able to bring these strong programs to the Montclair community this March. Look for lots of exciting things to come this spring. This is no longer the slow season for Montclair Film," stated Artistic Director/Co-Head Tom Hall.

Garden State Film Festival Returns March 21-24

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) returns for its 22nd year March 21-24, 2024 with screenings in Asbury Park and Cranford, showcasing over 200 films from 14 countries in eight venues. GSFF rolls out the red carpet for a fusion of world premieres, Hollywood luminaries, and interactive industry panels.

Black Box PAC presents An Evening with Paul Schrader

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Tickets are now on sale for An Evening with Paul Schrader, hosted by John Bathke (from "On The Scene") and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Oscar Nominee Paul Schrader is an American screenwriter, film director, and film critic. The event begins at 7:30pm.

Kean Stage presents ReelAbilities New Jersey

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents ReelAbilities New Jersey with screenings from Thursday, February 29 to Saturday, March 2, 2024. This film festival celebrates the lives, stories and artistic abilities of people with all types of disabilities through award-winning short and feature-length films. Films can either be screened in person at Kean University or viewed virtually from home. In-person screenings take place in the North Ave Academic Building (the corner of 1000 Morris Ave. and North Ave.) on the Kean University campus in Union.

2024 United States Super 8 Film + Digital Video Festival Award Winners

by Al Nigrin - published 2024-02-19
We had a very nice 36th Annual United States Super 8 Film + DV Festival over the last two days although the in-person screening on Saturday was cancelled due to a major snowstorm that hit Central Jersey. Luckily folks could still see the program online. Attendance was good and it looks like we will break even financially which is important for us to keep running this Festival. Many thanks to Phil and Rhonda Vigeant as well as Jaclyn Melo of Pro 8mm and Sara Leavitt at Icarus Films/OVID for sponsoring our Festival again and providing the prizes for the Best of Festival winners. Without further ado here are the Award Winners of the 36th Annual Festival: 

Bread & Roses Film Festival and ShowRoom Cinema Bring Women in Film Series to Asbury Park

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- In a celebration of Women's History Month, Bread & Roses, Jersey Shore's only female-centric film festival, in collaboration with ShowRoom Cinema, an independent, female-owned movie theatre in Asbury Park, presents a film series showcasing the visionary works of female filmmakers. Featuring a diverse lineup of cult classics and timeless favorites, this series promises to mesmerize audiences with its bold storytelling and groundbreaking perspectives.