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2026 United States Super 8 Film + DV Festival Celebrates its 38th Anniversary!
by Al Nigrin - published 2026-02-14

Now in its 38th year, the United States Super 8mm Film + Digital Video Festival is the largest and longest running juried festival of its kind in North America. The festival encourages any genre (including animation, documentary, personal, narrative, and experimental) made on Super 8mm/8mm film, Hi 8mm/8mm, or digital video. The festival will be held Online and In-Person at Rutgers University on February 21+22, 2026.



 

2026 United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival Video Panel

by Vic Fern - published 2026-02-12

Here is the 2026 United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival Video Panel with Filmmakers A. Rosalie Chandler, Dan Lopez, Marco Mazzi, Alan Halls, David O. Rogers and Festival Director Al Nigrin.

World's Best Short Films come to Algonquin Arts on March 7th

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre hosts World's Best Short Films presented by Asbury Shorts on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. Curated by Doug LeClaire, the event brings a fast-paced "Short Film Concert" screening featuring award-winning comedy, drama, and animation.

Garden State Film Festival to Take Place March 26-29

The 24th Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) takes place March 26-29, 2026 across Asbury Park, Monmouth County & Cranford, Union County, NJ featuring over 200 films from around the world, events, filmmaker parties, live podcasts, industry panels and networking opportunities.

The ShowRoom and Asbury Park Movie Club present Remembering Reiner Film Series

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The ShowRoom and Asbury Park Movie Club present Remembering Reiner, a three-film retrospective celebrating the remarkable, genre-spanning career of filmmaker Rob Reiner, screening Wednesdays throughout February. The series includes screenings of This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, and The Princess Bride.





Mahoning Drive-In Road Show 2026 presents "Original/Rip-Off" 35mm Double Feature of "The Exorcist" & "Beyond the Door" at UCPAC

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Mahoning Drive-In Road Show 2026 presents "Original/Rip-Off" 35mm Double Feature of "The Exorcist" & "Beyond the Door" at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Doors are at 6:00pm. First screening is 7:00pm.

New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2026 Preview

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The 44th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will take place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 23 and February 22, 2026. The Festival will be a hybrid one as it will be presented online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.

2026 New Jersey Film Festival Video Overview

by Vic Fern - published 2026-01-12

The New Jersey Film Festival returns to Rutgers University January 23 - February 22 for the Spring 2026 season! Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator, provides an overview of the films being showcased.

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.

bergenPAC presents Dirty Dancing in Concert

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Dirty Dancing in Concert on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. You fell in love with their first dance, now it's your turn to relive it. Dirty Dancing in Concert is a cinematic live-to-film concert event that brings the iconic love story back to the big screen, with a twist.





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The Princess & The Frog – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series

 Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065



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US Super 8 + DV Fest: Speculations, Gilbert & George, Track, Light of Eons, Broken Token, Kway La Soul, they're taking my house, The Empty Frame, Les Amateurs – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!

 Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 7:00pm
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



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US Super 8 + DV Fest: Annie, wake up – Online for 24 Hours!

 Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 12:00am
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



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US Super 8 + DV Fest: A Mixtape for Stom – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 5PM!

 Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 5:00pm
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901









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