New Jersey Film Festivals

Garden State Film Festival
April 4th-6th, 2008
Paramount Theater
Asbury Park, NJ

Contact:
The Garden State Film Festival
P.O. Box 751
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
877-908-7050

The Garden State Film Festival was founded to promotes the art of filmmaking on all levels with the goal of presenting films of the highest quality in both production value and content.

The Garden State Film Festival is currently searching for candidates for their annual Robert Pastorelli Rising Star Award. The award  is named after the late award winning actor and co-founder of the GSFF, Robert Pastorelli who was instrumental in bringing this prestigious event to the State of New Jersey.

To be eligible, candidates should be born and raised in the state of New Jersey and have made inroads to the industry through hard work and determination. The Award is open to all New Jersey residents regardless of age or union affiliation.  This prestigious award will be presented at the Garden State Film Festival Awards Dinner on April 6th, 2008 at The English Manor in Ocean Township, NJ.

May 30, 2008 - June 5, 2008
Pier A Park
Frank Sinatra Drive & First Street. 

One of the more popular New Jersey Film Festivals, the Hoboken International Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing and promoting quality non-studio films, TV pilots, and screenplays from filmmakers throughout the United States and internationally. The best submissions will be rewarded with cash prizes in nearly ten categories.

With a celebrity jury comprised of Academy Award and Emmy winners, and powerhouse partners this past year that include CBS, NY Waterway, The Sheraton, Harbor Bar and Brasserie, Stella Artois, CD101.9, Fuji film, The Hudson Reporter newspapers, Stevens Institute of Technology and Glaceau Smart Water, and hosted by Mayor David Roberts and the City of Hoboken.

In addition to nonstop screenings during the week of the festival, HIFF offers a slate of panel discussions held by top industry leaders.

All festival venues are located in the heart of New Jersey's artistic capital, with gorgeous, waterfront scenic views of the New York City skyline.
Early bird Deadline is November 1, 2007; Regular Deadline is February 1, 2008; Late Deadline is April 1, 2008, and WAB Extended Late Deadline is April 20, 2008. Notification of film selections will be made by March 1, 2008.

New Jersey International Film Festival
New Brunswick, NJ
June and July, 2008

Contact:
72 Lipman Drive
018 Loree Hall
Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
(732) 932-8482 

The 2008 festival will showcase the best in independent film and video, featuring premiere screenings of award winning works, seminars, panel discussions, and guest appearances by recognized film and video makers. Winners will be showcased during the 13th annual New Jersey International Film Festival at Rutgers University.

DEADLINE for the receipt of entries is Tuesday, APRIL 1 2008
ENTRY CATEGORIES :
Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Short Narrative, Feature, Music Video,
and Student Film/Video Maker (College or younger)
ENTRY FEES:
1.   Works up to 20 min: $45.00    
2.   Works between 20-50 min: $55.00    
3.   Works over 50 min: $75.00

One of the most popular New Jersey film festivals is dedicated to the presentation of film and video works by New Jersey filmmakers. The event’s programs have provided a showcase for 25 independent features, over 100 shorts and 12 works-in-progress by over 300 NJ film artists.

Filmmakers please note: the submission deadline for 2008 will be at least a month earlier, probably September 30th, although it has not been set officially.

The Red Bank Film Festival is presented by The Freedom Film Society and is dedicated to supporting the arts and art education through the presentation of alternative films and videos. The organization is run by an entirely volunteer staff, many of whom are local artists. Screenings are held at a variety of Monmouth County venues including the historic Count Basie Theatre, Clearview Cinemas, and Phoenix Productions. The main office is currently located in the Shore Institute for Contemporary Arts in Long Branch, NJ.