The SOHO Int'l Film Festival Returns Nov 4th with Virtual & Livestreamed Presentations

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The SOHO International Film Festival, presented by SOHO Film Forum, is back and better than ever for 2021. This year’s program will run from November 4-9 in a virtual format and will include films, live streamed panels with filmmakers/available cast members and more. The Festival can be viewed from devices such as Apple TV, Roku, on PC/Laptops, and on mobile phones or tablets.

Kickstarter Campaign Launches To Help Filmmaker Tell Story of "The Blasting Room"

Over the last 27 years, some of the biggest names in punk music have trusted a tiny, bare-bones, space in Fort Collins, Colorado to record, mix and master their stuff. The Blasting Room, a new documentary from Static Age Productions and Kreativ Media, tells the story of that legendary studio and is offering exclusive giveaways for music fans who support the film.

The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen "The Velvet Underground" on November 5th

(LOVELADIES, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen The Velvet Underground on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 8:00pm at The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies. The Velvet Underground created a new sound that changed the world of music, cementing its place as one of rock 'n' roll's most revered bands. 

"A Case Of Blue" - A Very NJ/NY Film Is Available Now

A Case of Blue, a feature film starring Stephen Schnetzer (Another World, Homeland, ATWT, Days, OLTL ) and Annapurna Sriram (Billions, Feral) was released for renting and purchasing on most streaming platforms on October 19, 2021.  The film which asks "is it possible to relive a long-lost romance?" has a heavy New Jersey / New York presence and was filmed mostly in Ridgewood using many local actors.

Phiphen Studios To Launch In Englewood Cliffs In 2022

(ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ) -- Independent film and television production company Phiphen Pictures will open Phiphen Studios in Englewood Cliffs, NJ a boutique, state-of-the-art post-production and production office facility in 2022. Phiphen Studios was created by a group of award-winning filmmakers upon seeing the need to support New Jersey’s vibrant film community and recognizing the opportunity to help it grow. 

Film Starring Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, and Jeremy Strong Seeks NJ Kids Between 12-17 In Bayonne/Jersey City Area

Citrola Casting is seeking paid background actors for the feature film Armageddon Time directed by James Gray. Starring Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, and Jeremy Strong. They are looking for local New Jersey kids between the ages of 12-17 in the Bayonne/Jersey City area to be extras for many scenes between October-November 2021. 

Garden State Film Festival Accepting Entries; Deadline November 12th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) is is currently accepting entries for it's 2022 festival. Each submission will be screened by a panel of industry professionals and selected submissions will be screened at the 20th Garden State Film being held March, 2022 in Asbury Park and Cranford, New Jersey. The deadline for submissions is November 12. 

New Jersey Web Festival Welcomes Creators From All Over The Globe In Its First Post-Pandemic Edition

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The New Jersey Web Festival (NJ WebFest) held its third edition on September 16-19, 2021, making it one of the first in-person festivals to take place since March 2020. The highly-acclaimed festival, ranked one of the “Top-100 Best Reviewed Festivals” in the world based on filmmaker reviews on Film Freeway, welcomed creators from all over the United States, as well as global creators from New Zealand, Canada, Czech Republic, South America, and France, among other regions.

Count Basie Center for the Arts To Screen "Clerk" followed by Q&A with Kevin Smith and Malcolm Ingram on November 4th

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts will screen Clerk – The Kevin Smith Documentary by Malcolm Ingram on Thursday, November 4th at 7:30pm. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s subject, Kevin Smith, and director Malcolm Ingram. Tickets range from $30 - $79.

NJPAC Presents "The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes" On December 3

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Presents The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 7:30pm. This is the ultimate event for fans of The Princess Bride. See the iconic film on the big screen, followed by a moderated conversation with actor Cary Elwes (the heroic Westley, of course!). Tickets range from $39-$59.