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Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of "Irena's Vow"

(LOVELADIES, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Society presents a screening of Irena's Vow and the short film, Humo, on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies. While the events of this film may have taken place more than 80 years ago, and half-a-world away, it's important to know that the story told in Irena's Vow is just as relevant and inspirational today as ever. The screening begins at 7:30pm.

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Filmmaker Daniele Sestito Blends Cultures Through Cuisine in Series Pilot of "Off The Menu"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Rising filmmaker Daniele Sestito crafts a poignant culinary tale with his new bittersweet comedy series pilot, Off The Menu. The culture clash story will screen next on Saturday, December 2, 2023, as an 'Official Selection' at the 2nd annual Dances With Films New York (DWF:NY), an east coast offshoot of the respected Los Angeles based independent film festival.

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Monmouth Arts presents a sneak peek screening of "Freud's Last Session"

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts presents a sneak peek screening of Freud's Last Session at Basie Center Cinemas on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God.

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Montclair Film presents a special screening of "Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team" - Episode 1

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Montclair Film presents a special screening of Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team - Episode 1 - on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at The Clairidge. The all-access sports series will allow audiences to intimately follow the U.S. Women’s National Team’s players and coaches and reveal an inside look at the most decorated team in soccer history. The screening takes place at 7:00pm and will be followed by a Q&A with Director Rebecca Gitlitz.

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Chatham Hickory Cinema to Premiere "Holiday Twist"

(CHATHAM, NJ) -- On Friday, December 1st at 7:00pm, Chatham Hickory Cinema will kick-off a five-showing run of the new family-friendly movie, Holiday Twist. The film features Tess Murphy, a Chatham resident and current fourth grader at Lafayette School, as Stella, the daughter of a Grinch-like CEO, trying to help her mom learn to love Christmas again.

Make Plans for New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2024

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, will present the New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2024 which marks its 42nd Anniversary. The Festival will be taking place on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 26-February 18, 2024.

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Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival Winners Announced!

Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival Winners    ​​​​​​​All the works that were part of the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival Competition were selected by a panel of judges including media professionals, journalists, students, and academics. These judges selected the 19 finalists which were publicly screened at our Festival. The finalists were selected from 403 works submitted by filmmakers from around the world. In addition, the judges chose the Prize Winners in conjunction with the Festival Director.

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4 Award Winning Films close out the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival this weekend!

4 Award Winning Films close out the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival this weekend! Hope you can join us! https://newjerseyfilmfestivalfall2023.eventive.org/welcome

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4 Award Winning Films close out the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival this weekend!

4 Award Winning Films close out the Fall 2023 New Jersey Film Festival this weekend!   Hope you can join us!  https://newjerseyfilmfestivalfall2023.eventive.org/welcome

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bergenPAC presents An Evening with John Cusack and Screening of "Better Off Dead"

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents An Evening with John Cusack on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 8:00pm. With an impressive body of work spanning the course of three decades, John Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood's most accomplished and respected actors of his generation, garnering both critical acclaim as well as prestigious accolades for his dramatic and comedic roles. He will take the bergenPAC stage to talk about his career after screening his 1985 comedy Better Off Dead.

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