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World's Best Short Films

Saturday, March 13, 2027 @ 8:00pm

Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Experience a fast-paced showcase of award-winning short films from around the world. Curated by Doug LeClaire, this dynamic "short film concert" features a mix of comedy, drama, and animation - bringing together festival favorites and new discoveries in one engaging and unforgettable evening.

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EVENT PREVIEWS

2026 Count Basie Center Breakthrough Filmmaker Fest to Take Place April 25th

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The 2026 Count Basie Center Breakthrough Filmmaker Fest, the annual competition celebrating New Jersey's emerging crop of young filmmakers, takes place Saturday, April 25th on the Count Basie Center campus (99 Monmouth Street) in Red Bank.

Puffin Cultural Forum and Teaneck International Film Festival present "Horsegirls" as part of the 18th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival

Puffin Cultural Forum and Teaneck International Film Festival present "Horsegirls" as part of the 18th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival
(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Teaneck International Film Festival (TIFF) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the ReelAbilities Film Festival—the largest film festival in the world dedicated to films by and about people with disabilities. This marks the first time TIFF will serve as an official New Jersey host site for ReelAbilities, further advancing its commitment to inclusive storytelling and diverse voices.

Celebrate Secretary

Celebrate Secretary's Day Week with WORKING GIRLS FILM SERIES at The ShowRoom
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Celebrate the grind, the gossip, and the glass ceilings this Secretary's Day week at The ShowRoom in Asbury Park with WORKING GIRLS, a special three-film series spotlighting the humor, frustration, and resilience of women in the workplace. Running from April 19-25, 2026, the series brings together a trio of sharp, character-driven films led by standout ensemble casts.

Learn the Perils of Plastic Pollution During Documentary Screening of "We

Learn the Perils of Plastic Pollution During Documentary Screening of "We're All Plastic People" in Surf City
(SURF CITY, NJ) – The Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a screening of the documentary film We're All Plastic People Now on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 2:00pm. The film investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health.

New Jersey

New Jersey's Premier Film Expo Returns to East Rutherford April 30th
(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the Screen Alliance of New Jersey (SANJ) will host its second NJ Film Expo at Meadowlands Arena in Rutherford. Building on the strong success of its inaugural year, the expo returns on an even larger scale with several panels, hundreds of vendors, live music and food trucks to showcase New Jersey's expanding role in film and television.

Lighthouse International Film Society presents Ten Films That Shaped American Comedy

Lighthouse International Film Society presents Ten Films That Shaped American Comedy
(LOVELADIES, NJ) -- What role does film play in shaping a nation's sense of humor? How have films like Some Like it Hot, Blazing Saddles and Bridesmaids left a lasting impression on American society?

Trenton Film Society presents a Regional Documentary Film Festival

Trenton Film Society presents a Regional Documentary Film Festival
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Trenton Film Society presents a Regional Documentary Film Festival on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Mill Hill Playhouse. Screenings are scheduled at 6:30pm on Friday and noon, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm on Saturday, followed by a reception and awards ceremony.

2026 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place from May 29th to June 7th

2026 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place from May 29th to June 7th
(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 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival which marks their 31st Anniversary. The NJIFF competition will be taking place on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between May 29 - June 7, 2026 and will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.

Emmy-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor/director Jason Alexander to Lead Acting Masterclass on Long Beach Island

Emmy-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor/director Jason Alexander to Lead Acting Masterclass on Long Beach Island
(LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) presents a rare five-day acting masterclass led by acclaimed actor and director Jason Alexander, taking place June 7–11, 2026 on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, just prior to the opening of the Festival's 18th edition, which runs June 10–14.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Emmy-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor/director Jason Alexander to Lead Acting Masterclass on Long Beach Island

The Great Muppet Caper – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series
Friday, April 24, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

Emmy-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor/director Jason Alexander to Lead Acting Masterclass on Long Beach Island

Mulan – Popcorn & Pajamas Film Series At UCPAC’s Hamilton Stage
Friday, May 08, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Rahway, NJ

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