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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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

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!