MEET THE FILMMAKERS NIGHT | FESTIVAL PREVIEW EVENT

Asbury Lanes 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Preview event gives guests a sneak peek at the Festival's full line-up of films and special events. Get ready to work the room for your next gig! A cocktail reception prior to the screening includes cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Guests view a selection of trailers of the upcoming films and promos of the […]

FRIDAY COCKTAIL GALA | OPENING CEREMONIES

Asbury Lanes 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Friday Night Cocktail Gala includes a cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres kicks off the Garden State Film Festival weekend with the red-carpet premiere. Filmmaker Talk Back follows the screening with an after-party to top it all off! SOLD OUT!

FILMMAKER’S BREAKFAST

Berkeley Hotel | Johnny and June Room 1401 Ocean Avenue, 1st Floor, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Filmmakers Welcome! $20 per person. SALES AT THE DOOR ONLY.  Join us for a Meet and Greet of other 2024 accepted filmmakers. Enjoy a lovely breakfast at the Berkeley Johnny and June Room at the Berkeley Hotel 1401 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. Enjoy a continental breakfast and great company. **This event is […]

Panel Discussion I Filmmaking is Booming in New Jersey! Find out why that’s good for YOU.

Berkeley Hotel | Johnny and June Room 1401 Ocean Avenue, 1st Floor, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Join Industry leaders as they discuss how recent incentives are making it possible for film productions to thrive in New Jersey and the tremendous economic vitality these productions can bring to your town and residents. Learn about the filmmaking boom going on now from the pros!

After Party I Karaoke Night

Berkeley Hotel | Berkeley Bar 1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Introducing our FIRST EVER #GSFF Karaoke Night! Be sure to join us and kick off this special evening, Saturday, March 23 beginning at 9 PM at the Berkeley Bar. A $5 donation will be accepted to support GSFF.  

WINNING SCREENPLAY COMPETITION TABLE READ

Winning Feature Screenplay reading by celebrity and up-and­ coming actors. Past participants include Ed Asner, Armand Assante, Diane Ladd, Xander Berkeley, Pasquale, Chance Kelly, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Langston Fishburne, and Richard Kind, to name a few.   FEATURE SCREENPLAY WINNER THE DUDE IS LEGIT! written by Dan Clemens, Laurie Clemens Maier BUY TICKETS NOW

AWARDS BANQUET

The English Manor 1107 Logan Rd, Ocean Township, NJ, United States

The Festival concludes with a Black-Tie (optional) Awards Banquet at The English Manor. Includes cocktails followed by a sit-down dinner, where we acknowledge this year’s best with presentations of awards to winning filmmakers and high-profile honorees in attendance. WE WILL SELL OUT SO DO NOT WAIT TO GET TICKETS!! SOLD OUT!