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 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 line-up including special […]

FRIDAY COCKTAIL GALA | OPENING CEREMONIES

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

Friday Night Cocktail Gala includes cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres kicks off the Garden State Film Festival weekend with the red-carpet premiere of The Ballad of a Hustler starring Bernardo Barreto, Emeraude Toubia, Robbie Johns, Drew Moerlein, Andrea Beltrão, Gino Vento, Patricia Black, and Robin Lord Taylor with special guests in attendance. Join us […]

Filmmaker Breakfast and Panel Discussion

Porta 911 Kingsley St, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

FILMMAKER BREAKFAST & PANEL DISCUSSION  Setting The Stage: New Jersey’s Path from the Birthplace of Film to Global Production Hub Join industry powerhouses who know what it takes to put New Jersey on the cinematic map.  Advanced registration is required. Email hospitality@gsff.org with your RSVP. Filmmaker Breakfast and Panel Discussion March 29 @ 9:00 am […]

Filmmaker Lounge | Soundbooth @ The Asbury

The Asbury Hotel 210 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Filmmaker Lounges are available at various venues throughout Asbury Park after each film block and Q&A. They provide a great opportunity to continue conversations after each film block and network with fellow filmmakers.

Filmmaker Lounge | Shoreline Social Club & Grille

Shoreline Social Club & Grille | Berkeley Hotel 1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Filmmaker Lounges are available at various venues throughout Asbury Park after each film block and Q&A. They provide a great opportunity to continue conversations after each film block and network with fellow filmmakers.

GSFF Happy Hour | Seahorse

Seashore (in the Grand Arcade) 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, United States

Join us at Seahorse, located in the Grand Arcade at Asbury Park’s Convention Hall, to celebrate the Garden State Film Festival's talented filmmakers. Excellent networking event for our filmmakers and patrons.

After Party I Karaoke Night with DJ CC

Shoreline Social Club & Grille | Berkeley Hotel 1401 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Be sure to join us for the #GSFF Karaoke Night!Kick off this special evening, Saturday, March 29, 2025 beginning at 9 PM at the Shoreline Social Club and Grille at the Berkeley Hotel. A $5 donation will be accepted to support GSFF.

WINNING SCREENPLAY COMPETITION TABLE READ

Berkeley Hotel | Oval Room | 2nd Floor 1401 Ocean Avenue, 2nd Floor, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

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 Fragments of Solace by Fatou Faye Our feature length screenplay winner this year is Fatou Faye is […]

AWARDS BANQUET

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

Advance Sale Only | Limited Availability | Sunday, March 30, 2025 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park The Festival concludes with a Black-Tie optional Awards Banquet which includes cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvvres, cash bar, followed by a sit-down dinner, where we acknowledge this year’s best with presentations of awards […]