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2019 MEDIA
PRESS – https://pilotonline.com/entertainment/movies/article_2a0183d4-b536-11e9-9780-fb10ccd1a929.html
TV – “The Bird Catcher” Shown as Opening Night Feature at the Garden State Film Festival
TV – NJ Tax Incentives for Film Production Highlighted at Garden State Film Festival
TV –“Be Home Soon” Has World Premiere at the 2019 Garden State Film Festival
TV – Comedian John Poveromo Hosts Screenings at 2019 Garden State Film Festival
TV – The 17th Annual Garden State Film Festival Premieres in Asbury Park
TV – “Burning Kentucky” Takes Best Narrative Film Award at 2019 Garden State Film Festival
TV –“Awesome Gal” Spotlighted at 2019 Garden State Film Festival
PRESS – https://www.thejournalnj.com/articles/17th-annual-garden-state-film-festival-march-2019-asbury-park/
PRESS – https://www.spin.com/2019/06/clarence-clemons-bruce-springsteen-documentary-release-date/
PRESS – http://wbjb.org/home.php/2019/03/30/dr-david-stout-garden-state-film-festival-29-march-2019/
PRESS – https://www.downbeach.com/2019/03/29/gsff-honors-hero-campaign-with-greater-good-award/
PRESS – https://943thepoint.com/nj-natives-film-to-show-in-asbury-park/
RADIO – Allison Strong
interview with interview with Bill Spadea | Jersey Girl Allison Strong is taking Hollywood by storm! The Union City native already has a huge movie under her belt with Chris Rock and Adam Sandler. RADIO – Allison Strong interview with Bert Baron on WCTC:
PRESS – https://tworivertimes.com/film-festival-celebrates-the-garden-state-and-residents/
RADIO – https://youtu.be/eT_hpqJqkc8
(Gone For The Weekend – Sirius Radio) TV – Chasing News
PRESS – https://tworivertimes.com/film-festival-celebrates-the-garden-state-and-residents/
TV – https://youtu.be/zJ7O6C7X3VM
TV – https://youtu.be/eT_hpqJqkc8
PRESS – https://www.my9nj.com/chasing-news/meet-allison-strong-a-rising-nj-star
PRESS – https://upperwetside.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/garden-state-filmfest-cultivates-some-jersey-tomatoes/
PRESS – https://upperwetside.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/garden-state-filmfest-cultivates-some-jersey-tomatoes/
TV – http://newjersey.news12.com/story/40187024/jersey-buzz-march-25-2019Carissa
PRESS – https://nj1015.com/another-year-for-the-garden-state-film-festival/
RADIO- https://wobm.com/garden-state-film-festival-2019/
PRESS- https://jerseyshorescene.com/jersey-guy-john-poveromo-to-host-segment-at-gsff/
PRESS – https://jerseyshorescene.com/jersey-guy-john-poveromo-to-host-segment-at-gsff/
TV – https://youtu.be/fFXrM-t5HRA
(TV “The Bird Catcher” Pt. 2) PRESS –https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/editor/upcoming_highlights_from_garden_state_film_festival
PRESS – https://1057thehawk.com/garden-state-film-festival-returns-to-asbury-park/
PRESS – https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/life-style/i-am-surrounded-by-strong-women-who-isn-t/745041.html
RADIO – https://wobm.com/garden-state-film-festival-2019/
PRESS – http://www.preferredradio.com/podcast/preferred-company-3-12-19-diane-raver/
PRESS – https://patch.com/new-jersey/lacey/watch-film-shot-produced-lacey-releases-trailer
PRESS – https://jerseyshorescene.com/the-sopranos-session/
TV – https://youtu.be/zl0zI-F47zk
PRESS – http://www.shorelocalnews.com/one-very-busy-mother-who-has-found-success-doing-it-all/
PRESS – https://www.productionhub.com/press/details/66348
RADIO – Diane Raver on the 2019 GSFF’s Rising Star Award recipient, Allison Strong
PRESS –https://essexnewsdaily.com/arts/75921
PRESS – https://patch.com/new-jersey/asbury-park/2019-garden-state-film-festival-announces
PRESS –https://www.productionhub.com/press/details/66272
PRESS –https://www.productionhub.com/press/details/66111
PRESS –https://patch.com/new-jersey/clark/2-union-county-locals-films-screen-garden-state-festival
PRESS – https://patch.com/new-jersey/princeton/hamilton-locals-film-selected-garden-state-film-festival
PRESS –http://www.forkedrivergazette.com/local-filmmaker-selected-for-garden-state-film-festival/
PRESS –https://www.norwegianamerican.com/neighborhood/gsff-presents-bird-catcher/
RADIO –Diane Raver’s interviews with Bert Baron on WCTC AM Radio
PRESS –https://patch.com/new-jersey/lacey/forked-river-directors-film-makes-garden-state-film-festival
PRESS –https://patch.com/new-jersey/verona/movie-shot-essex-county-appear-garden-state-film-fest
PRESS –https://patch.com/new-jersey/princeton/princeton-locals-film-selected-garden-state-film-festival
PRESS –https://patch.com/new-jersey/baskingridge/ridge-students-film-selected-garden-state-film-festival
PRESS –https://patch.com/new-jersey/asbury-park/17th-annual-garden-state-film-festival-proudly-announces
PRESS –https://patch.com/new-jersey/asbury-park/2019-garden-state-film-festival-launch-asbury-park
PRESS – Broadway World | Garden State Film Festival to Kick Off With THE BIRD CATCHER
RADIO – Frontlines of Freedom: Movie of the Month: The Last Imperial Soldier
PRESS –https://patch.com/garden-state-film-festival-celebrates-one-its-own
PRESS –hometown-friends-reunite-to-write-and-direct-original-short-film
PRESS-https:momtress-montclair-nj-liz-samuel/
PRESS –https://myindieproductions.com/daydreamer-music-video-garden-state-film-festival-2019-screening/
PRESS – https://www.mid-day.com/articles/mumbai-diary-monday-dossier/20243167
PRESS –music-at-midnight-accepted-into-the-garden-state-film-festival/
PRESS-Broadway World- GSFF Educator of the Year
PRESS- Patch- GSFF Educator of the Year
PRESS- GSFF EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
PRESS – Beyond Tony Soprano
PRESS RELEASE- GSFF-To-Receive-Spinnaker-Award
PRESS RELEASE-GSFF SEEKS MOVIE MUSIC ENTRIES
2018 MEDIA
VIDEO- Where to stay when attending the Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park NJ
VIDEO- LAIKA Studios at the Garden State Film Festival
PRESS –Jeff Bridges Film Wants To Save World
PRESS-https://njmonthly.com/articles/just-for-the-web/barnegat-bay-oystering-big-screen/
RADIO-http://wbgo.org/post/nj-born-film-director-makes-feature-debut-making-killing#stream/0
PRESS-http://newjersey.news12.com/story/37790629/nj-filmmaker-screens-film-at-garden-state-film-festival
RADIO-http://magic983.com/2018/03/20/scotch-plains-new-jerseys-garry-pastore-speaks-joel-maryann-morning/
TV-http://longisland.news12.com/story/37790629/nj-filmmaker-screens-film-at-garden-state-film-festival
RADIO- Chance Kelly’s radio interview with Freddy Mertz at WCTC 1450 FM
PRESS-http://instinctmagazine.com/post/gay-irish-film-handsome-devil-stunned-GSFF
PRESS-http://wbgo.org/silk-city-artists-and-musicians#stream/0
PRESS-https://www.irishcentral.comhandsome-devil-GSFF-movies
RADIO-https://www.iheart.com/podcast/51-Walkers-Talkers-
PRESS-https://www.app.com/GSFF-returns-asbury-park
PRESS-http://wpgtalkradio.com/previews-of-4-projects-by-nj-filmmakers-at-GSFF
PRESS –https:Actor-Christopher-Lloyd-Will-Attend-GSFF
PRESS –http://tworivertimes.com/history-winds-through-rumsons-roads/
PRESS –http:paterson-documentary-about-local-art-community-picked-for-GSFF
PRESS RELEASE- GSFF 2018 Screenplay Competion Live Reading
PRESS –http://www.nj.com//lights_camera_action_garden_st.html
PRESS – Press Communications ticket Contest GSFF
PRESS – WOBM/GSFF Returns To Asbury Park
PRESS – Central Jersey/Locals -at-GSFF
RADIO –Xander Berkeley/The Maestro/GSFF
RADIO – Aida Turturro/ MAKING A KILLING/GSFF
RADIO – Interview/GSFF FOUNDER/Diane Raver
PRESS –https://us.eventbu.com/screening-of-aeris-at-GSFF/10261873
PRESS –https://essexnewsdaily.com/headlne-news/56612
PRESS –http://iran.timesofnews.com/-saads-olive-tree-eyes-GSFF.html
PRESS –http://irannewsdaily.com/saads-olive-tree-vie-16th-GSFF
PRESS –http://www.etymologyfilm.com/etymology-at-GSFF-2018
PRESS –hipnewjersey.com/16th-annual-GSFF-trendy-asbury-park/
PRESS –https://www.kimplanert.com/skid-row-marathon-score-wins-at-GSFF
PRESS –http://orangectlive.com/tag/garden-state-film-festival/
PRESS –https:bradley-beach-filmmaker-to-be-featured-GSFF
PRESS –http://en.ifilmtv.com/News/Content/8906/Iran-short-to-vie-in-US
PRESS –https://en.mehrnews.com/news/132700/Saad-s-Olive-Tree-16th-GSFF
PRESS –https://www.broadwayworld.com/GSFF-Casting-Call-
PRESS – The Journal NJ
PRESS – filmfestivals.com festival highlights
PRESS –Broadwayworld.com Announces-Casting-Call-
PRESS –http://www.centraljersey.com/filmmakers-will-have-work-shown-at-GSFF/
PRESS – https:the-wanderers-quest-of-the-demon-hunter
PRESS –https://www.thejournalnj.com/local-filmmaker-selected-GSFF
PRESS –https://www.newjerseystage.com/death-of-an-umbrella-salesman
PRESS –https://www.tapinto.net/scotch-plains-filmmaker-selected-for-GSFF
PRESS –https://www.jerseyindie.com/blog/indie-film-by-nj-filmmaker-GSFF
PRESS –https://patch.com/gsff-announces-east-coast-premiere-making-killing
PRESS –https:/watchung_filmmaker_to_debut_GSFF.htm
PRESS –https://news.syr.edu/student-film-accepted-GSFF/
RADIO – http://frontlinesoffreedom.com
PRESS –http://www.goleader.com/18feb22/24.pdf
PRESS –https://www.thejournalnj.com/nj-police-officers-film-screens-GSFF
PRESS –MCVT Films in contention for GSFF
PRESS –broadwayworld.com/GSFF/East-Coast-Premiere-Of-MAKING-A-KILLING
PRESS –https://www.newjerseystage.com/east-coast-premiere-of-making-a-killing
PRESS –http:GSFF outreach at Bell Works
PRESS –https:stephen-moyers-film-juveniles-screens GSFF
PRESS –https://www.tapinto.net/nutley-filmakers-work-swipe-right-to-screen
PRESS –https://news.camden.rutgers.edu/-history-of-state-sanctioned-censorship-plays GSFF
PRESS –https://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/p/oyster-farmers screen-at GSFF
PRESS –https://www.tapinto.net/scotch-plains-filmmaker-selected-for-GSFF
PRESS –http://www.newjerseyhills.com/watchung-filmmaker-to-debut-at-GSFF
PRESS –newjerseyhills.com.cedar-grove-filmmaker-selected-for-GSFF
PRESS –gloucestercitynews.net/local-filmmaker-selected-for-GSFF
PRESS –Atlantic-highlands-filmmaker-selected-for-garden-state-film-festival
PRESS –edison-resident-picked-for-garden-state-film-fest
PRESS –garden-state-film-festival-selects-cedar-grove-students-movie/
PRESS RELEASE – GSFF Announces 2018 Features
2017 MEDIA
PRESS RELEASE –GSFF PARTNERS WITH FRONTLINES OF FREEDOM
PRESS –http://asburyparksun.com/GSFF-return-to-asbury-park/
PRESS – Garden-State-Film-Festival-Accepting-Nominations-For-The-Rising-Star-Award
PRESS RELEASE -GSFF Seeks Rising Star
PRESS –Broadwayworld-GSFF-Named-Winner-of-Global-Excellence-Award-
PRESS RELEASE – GSFF Named Winner of Global Excellence Award
PRESS – GSFF Honoree Frank Vincent Remembered
PRESS RELEASE –GSFF Call For Entries 2018 Kick Off Party
PRESS –https://www.shootonline.com/node/72366
PRESS –broadwayworld.com/GSFFWelcomes-New-Executive-Director-
PRESS RELEASE – Lauren Concar Named Executive Director
PRESS –http://www.movie-blogger.com/garden-state-film-festival-
PRESS –http://garden-state-film-festival-leaves-atlantic-city
PRESS –www.app.com-garden-state-film-festival-returns-asbury-park/
PRESS –www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/article/Garden-State-Film-Festival-Announces-Major-Move-20170628
PRESS RELEASE –GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MAJOR MOVE
PRESS –http://www.movie-blogger.com/big-congrats-gsff-honorary-board-member/
PRESS –cedar-grove-high-school-students-excited-as-film
PRESS – Cedar Grove High to premiere first film festival
PRESS – Taylor Tote Wins Home Grown Video Award At Garden State Film Festival
PRESS – New Jersey resident Brian Katona, won a first-place award at the 2017 Garden State Film Festival.
PRESS – More Awards for Home Grown Film Producer Linda Benefield Pandolph and ‘Last Man Club’
PRESS – A story of endurance: running the state of NJ
PRESS – New York Film Academy Looks to Launch the Creators of the Next ‘Glee’
PRESS –http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/q-a-garden-state-homegrown-winners-talk-atlantic-city-film/
PRESS – 2017 Garden State Film Festival Winners and Honorees
RADIO –Off the Press LIVE REMOTE FROM #GSFF2017
PRESS – RESULTS: Garden State Film Festival 2017 winners
RADIO – Off The Press Interview w/Filmmaker Kevin Fortuna of ‘Dunning Man
RADIO – Off The Press Interview with Rising Star Camrus Johnson
PRESS – Independent film and talk show icons celebrated at the Garden State Film Festival
PRESS – ATLANTIC CITY WELCOMES THE 2017 GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL
RADIO – Off The Press Interview With GSFF Executive Director Margaret Fontana
PRESS – Garden State Film Festival showcases 2 Irish films
PRESS – Garden State Film Festival ready for its close up
PRESS – New York Film Academy Musical Theatre Students Produce Original Movie Musicals
PRESS – 15th Annual Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City
PRESS – Garden State Film Festival to Welcome Celebrities, Filmmakers & Fans to Atlantic City
PRESS – NEWS12NJ – Documentary to feature New Jersey at-risk youth program PEI Kids
PRESS RELEASE- GSFFOverview-FINAL032217 copy
PRESS RELEASE – LAST MAN CLUB FINAL – 032017
PRESS RELEASE – GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL TO FEATURE ‘THE SAMARITAN’
PRESS – Local filmmaker wins award for documentary shot in Trenton
PRESS RELEASE – DUNNING MAN
PRESS – Garden State Film Festival Offers Workshop On Animation Technology
PRESS – Emmy-Award Winner Sally Jessy Raphael To Receive 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award
PRESS – Sally Jessy Raphael To Receive 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award at Garden State Film Festival
PRESS-THE JOURNAL-https://www.gsff.org/RUMJournal0317
PRESS – INDIEWIRE – Film Festival Roundup: Hot Docs Announces Special Presentations
PRESS – New Jersey film TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT to debut at The Garden State Film Festival, April 2
PRESS- Attention Trekkies: “For The Love Of Spock” to Have East Coast Premiere at Garden State Film Festival
PRESS – Garden State Film Festival to Host Premiere of FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK
PRESS RELEASE – For the Love of Spock
PRESS – Garden State Film Festival Names RJ Lewis 2017 Screenplay Winner
PRESS RELEASE – GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2017 SCREENPLAY COMPETITION WINNER
PRESS RELEASE- GSFF SCREENS For the Love of Spock
PRESS – Whitehouse Station man’s film selected for N.J. festival
PRESS – PEI Kids and Seven13 Films To Receive Award at Garden State Film Festival
PRESS RELEASE – LAWRENCE, NJ-BASED PEI KIDS AND NJ FILMMAKER JOSEPH A. HALSEY’S PRODUCTION COMPANY SEVEN13 FILMS TO RECEIVE ‘BROADER VISION AWARD’
PRESS – ‘Almost Paris’ makes the final rounds at two film festivals
PRESS – Scott Cronick Named Honorary Chair of 2017 Garden State Film Festival
PRESS – TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT TO DEBUT AT GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL IN ATLANTIC CITY
PRESS-Scott Cronick Honorary Chair GSFF 2017
PRESS RELEASE – GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES
SCOTT CRONICK AS 2017 HONORARY CHAIR
PRESS – LGBT Films to Screen at GSFF
PRESS – Garden State Film Festival Announces 2017 Rising Star
PRESS – GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CAMRUS JOHNSON AS THE 2017 RISING STAR
PRESS – Bellmore native ushers in ‘Generation Change’
PRESS – Camrus Johnson Named 2017 Garden State Film Festival Rising Star
PRESS RELEASE – GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CAMRUS JOHNSON AS THE 2017 RISING STAR
PRESS- World Premiere of PEI Kids: Generation Change Heads to Garden State Film Festival
PRESS- TV – RACHAEL RAY SHOW – Documentary premieres at GSFF – Meet the Vet Who Rescued 15,000 Pups with His ‘Underhound Railroad
PRESS – The Best of 2016 Garden State Film Festival Shorts In Manasquan
Press – David Schoner Joins the Board
PRESS – GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL ADDS THREE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL ADDS THREE NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GSFF – GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL ISSUES CALL FOR ENTRIES
2016 MEDIA
101.5 ‘s Host Bill Spadea broadcasts live from the Garden State Film Festival
Brookdale Radio – Executive Director Margaret Fontana on air talking GSFF 2016
Death with Dignity laws inspire NJ native’s short film
Chasing News – Filmmaker Joseph Halsey Talks ‘Choice Mother’ at Garden State Film Festival
Robbinsville resident’s films leave lasting impression on viewers, film industry
Robbinsville actor gets 5 films in Garden State Film Fest
First Look – 14th Annual Garden State Film Festival
Through Studio North, Johns Hopkins students get a feel for professional filmmaking
Iranian movies win top awards at U.S. festival
MAE DAY Wins ‘Pick of the Flicks’ at 2016 Garden State Film Festival
Two Montclairites have films in the Garden State Film Festival
Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City kicks off Thursday
14th annual Garden State Film Festival this weekend in Atlantic City
Central Jersey filmmakers headed to Garden State Film Festival
Atlantic City film festival to show doc on bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
A short film about euthanasia at the Garden State Film Festival April 2
INSIDE LOOK: Garden State Film Festival – Sunday, April 3
West Milford resident tells horse’s inspiring story in ‘His Name is Midnight
Veterans share experiences in their own words in Rutgers student film
Central Jersey filmmakers headed to to Garden State Film Festival
Garden State Film Fest celebrates movies and the state that gave birth to the industry
A Place in Hell’ earns a place in state’s film festival
Twin Lights Friends Group Vying for Repeat ‘Best Documentary’ Nod at 2016 Garden State Film Festival
Ed Asner & More Set for 14th Annual GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL
Mayor Guardian sees greater role for art in Atlantic City
Garden State Film Festival returns to A.C. with more films, workshops and stars
Embargo Movie and Panel Release FINAL 3.30.16
GSFF 2016 Honorary Chair Release
GSFF’s Cherry Hills Best of the Fest Release
GSFF 2016 Broader Vision Award
http://nj1015.com/pair-of-nj-actors-discuss-inspiration-behind-new-film-house-broken/
Garden State Film Festival Announces 14th Anniversary Gala Cocktail Party
Garden State Film Festival opening gala taking place April 1
2015 MEDIA
2014 MEDIA
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