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Newark Black Film Festival
We are proud to be partnering with the longest-running Black film festival in the country, The Newark Black Film Festival. Be sure to grab your passes for upcoming screenings and events happening only at at NBFF.
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North to Shore
North2Shore is a three-city, three-weekend festival celebrating all the talent, diversity, and creativity this great state has to offer. North2Shore will bring together 50+ venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide excellence, aligned with Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy’s vision for a celebration worthy of the Garden State’s legacy in the arts and innovation.
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Get Ready
Start planning your trip to Newark, New Jersey for the film festival of the summer!
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2022 Recap
Our 2022 recap photo gallery is up now. Check it out for a glimpse of the Newarkiff experience.
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Newarkiff Partners With Cannes Lions
Three local filmmakers from Newark have been selected and sponsored by Cannes Lions to be part of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France. This festival has been coined the international Oscars of the advertising world.
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Vault x Newarkiff
In 2021, the Newark International Film Festival partnered with the streaming network, Vault Access, on an exclusive deal to stream the event worldwide. This year, Newarkiff is happening during the first annual Vault Week, which is a week long event packed with live music performances, award shows, workshops, and more. Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming events.
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Accepting Submissions
Submit your content on or before April 21st, 2023
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Upcoming events
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8th Annual Opening Night Gala
06.20 6:00-10:00PM
The 8th Annual Opening Night Gala will be happening at NJPAC this year hosted by Marco G. Also, we’re excited to have special guest performances by Major, Tia Holt, and more. This is invite and VIP Pass only event.
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Acting Workshop w/ Morrocco Omari
Dive deep into the craft of acting and learn how to strengthen your performance with P-Valley series regular, Morrocco Omari.
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Inside the Black Box Screening
06.21 4:00PM
Join us for the exclusive screening of Inside The Black Box with actor of award-winning television series, Scandal, Joe Morton; and actress and top voice over artist, Tracey Moore.
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Drone Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of drone operating and utilizing drones for filmmaking from experts Raymond Spencer and Jason Rivera.
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Acting Workshop w/ Tobias Truvillion
06.23 2:00PM
Don’t miss the upcoming workshop with actor, Tobias Truvillion, from the hit show Empire. Truvillion has also worked on other notable projects such as Best Man: The Final Chapters, First Wives Club, and more
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Laff Mobb's Rising Stars of Comedy Show
Get ready to laugh until you cry and your sides hurt! Laff Mobb's Rising Stars of Comedy are taking the stage at the Newark International Film Festival. Produced by Laff Mobb's legendary producer, Bob Sumner and hosted by Marshall Brandon.
CLOSING NIGHT FILM
PHELS HIGH
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY KEVIN J NELSON
STARRING OMARI HARDWICK, ELISE NEAL, MARC JEFFERIES, & MORE
JUNE 24TH, 2023 | RED CARPET PREMIERE EVENT | CITYPLEX THEATER | 8PM
experience THE fastest growing film festival in the northeast
