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 […]

Be sure to join us for the #GSFF Friday Night After Party!Thursday, March 27, 20259:30 PM (after the Meet the Filmmakers event)Soundbooth Bar The Soundbooth bar is located in the […]

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 […]

Be sure to join us for the #GSFF Friday Night After Party! Friday, March 28, 2025 10:30 PM (after the opening feature) Soundbooth Bar The Soundbooth bar is located in […]

FILMMAKER BREAKFAST & PANEL DISCUSSION Setting The Stage: New Jersey’s Path from the Birthplace of Film to Global Production HubJoin industry powerhouses who know what it takes to put New Jersey […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]