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Garden State Film Festival warmly invites you and your students to attend our Exploring Cinema Careers presentation at the 2026 Garden State Film Festival.
This year’s topic is Special Effects Make-Up, and a look into documentary filmmaking.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (doors open at 9:15 AM)
Location: Robert J. Collins Arena, Brookdale Community College
Address: 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ – PARKING LOT 6
This event is a Community-Based Instruction program, offering students a fantastic opportunity to engage with industry professionals and explore careers in film.
Our keynote presenter is Joseph Cola, a four-time Emmy Award winner whose credits include Guiding Light, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Boardwalk Empire, and over 25 feature films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Vampires vs. The Bronx.


























