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New Jersey Filmmaker Jay Franklin Wins Three Awards at the International Movie Awards for Short Film "Tumbleweave"

New Jersey-based filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist Jay Franklin recently won three awards at the International Movie Awards for his short film Tumbleweave: Best Indie Short, Best Dark Comedy (Jury Award), and Best Actor for lead performer Mike C. Scott. The film, running approximately two minutes and fifty seconds, was selected in the Indie Short (Low Budget) category and represents Franklin's first international festival recognition.

Rahway Renews Film Ready Designation, Strengthening Its Role in New Jersey's Growing Film Industry

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Rahway City Council has adopted an ordinance updating the City's filming regulations, renewing Rahway's designation and re-certification as a Film Ready Community through the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.

SOPAC to screen Director's Cut of "Riot: From Rebellion to Redemption" on June 20th

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- In its first public screening since premiering on PBS stations earlier this year, Kevin McLaughlin's Riot: From Rebellion to Redemption will show the Director's Cut at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 7:30pm. The special edition contains 23 minutes of compelling material not included in the broadcast version, followed by a live conversation with the people behind the film.

Winners of the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Announced!

by Al Nigrin - published 2026-06-09

The Competition component of the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival has concluded! Overall, we had a good festival this year and I want to thank the hundreds of people who viewed the terrific films we screened in-person and online. I also want to thank all of the filmmakers, cast and crew who came to the in-person screenings to talk about their films with our audiences.











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