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New Jersey Film Festival Video Interview with Imprinted Director Martina Casas

by Vic Fern

originally published: 09/07/2026

Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey Film Festival, sits down with Martina Casas, Director and Producer of the film Imprinted, for a filmmaker interview at EBTV. Imprinted will be screened the New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, September 13, 2026.

Imprinted screens at the New Jersey Film Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026 – – Online for 24 Hours on this date and In-Person at 5PM in Voorhees Hall #105/Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901!
Producer/Director Martina Casas and choreographer JoAnna Mendl Shaw will be at the screening to do a Q+A with the in-person audience!
Get more info and buy tickets here.

The 45th Bi-annual New Jersey Film Festival will be taking place between September 4-October 4, 2026. The Festival will be a hybrid as we will be presenting it online as well as doing select in-person screenings at Rutgers University. All the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. VOD start times are at 12 Midnight Eastern USA. Each General Admission Ticket or Festival Pass purchased is good for both the virtual and the in-person shows when both are offered. We will also be offering an Audio-Visual Concert featuring Hanging Coats and Lawns as well as two FREE Filmmaking Workshops! The in-person screenings, the filmmaking workshops and the AV Concert will be held in Voorhees Hall #105/Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ beginning at 1PM, 5PM or 7PM on their show date. General Admission Ticket=$15 Per Program; Festival All Access Pass=$100; In-Person Only Student Ticket=$10 Per Program. The Filmmaking Workshops are FREE and open to the public but have limited seating and require advance registration. To register email us at [email protected]

For more info on the Film festival go here: https://newjerseyfilmfestivalfall2026.eventive.org/welcome





 

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George

George Street Playhouse presents The Unexpected 3rd

There are multiple performances including:

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
@ 7:30pm

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 

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Classical

Classical Season Celebration

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
@ 6:00pm

State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

Join us Thursday, October 15 at 6:00pm for an unforgettable evening of music and philanthropy celebrating the power of classical music.

 

Magic

Magic Entertainment presents Gaurav Kapoor Live!

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
@ 7:30pm

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

Gaurav Kapoor is one of India’s most effortlessly engaging stand‑up comedians, known for his razor‑sharp wit, clean humor, and storytelling that feels instantly relatable across cultures. With millions of views on his viral YouTube sets and a highly rated Amazon Prime special, he has built a global fan base that spans the South Asian diaspora and mainstream comedy audiences alike.

 

Jersey

Jersey Boys

There are multiple performances including:

Friday, Oct 16, 2026
@ 7:30pm

State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

The original Broadway sensation returns to STNJ! Celebrating 20 years—Jersey style!

 

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The

The Temptations & The Four Tops

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
@ 6:30pm

State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

Two legendary Motown groups share the stage for one unforgettable night of timeless hits, smooth harmonies, and classic soul. Experience The Temptations performing favorites like “My Girl” and “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me),” alongside The Four Tops’ classics “Reach Out I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” in a celebration of the music that continues to inspire generations of fans.

 

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