Friday, October 10th

430PM- 545PM Opening Reception (Refreshment will be served.)

6:00PM Opening Film

Gone But Not Forgotten; The Joy of Knowing Rodney Gilbert and Jerry Gant.

Discussion and Q&A Session following

Saturday, October 7th

3PM PANEL

From Hobby to Hustle Content Creator Panels

This dynamic panel brings together content creators, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs who have transformed their creative passions into thriving careers. Panelists will share real-world strategies on building an audience, monetizing creative work, leveraging social media, and using AI tools to grow. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your craft full-time, this conversation will inspire and equip you with practical steps to turn your hobby into a sustainable hustle.

SCREENING SCHEDULE

FILM Screenings October 11, 2025

at Express Newark. 54 Halsey St

SHORT NARRATIVES BLOCK

(11:30am-12:30pm)

“The Unspoken

Director D.L. Watson

in Short Narrative

“FIVE FLIGHTS

Director Daryl Denner

in Short Narrative

“Quality Control

Director Ashvin Junior Dayal

in Short Narrative

“THE LIFE

Director Timo Stump

in Short Narrative

“Method & Madness

Director Anna Russell

in Short Narrative

“Waiting for Aphrodite

Director Richard Stephen Bell

in Short Narrative

43 Minutes. (11:30am-12:30pm)

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SHORT COMEDY BLOCK

(12:30pm-130pm)

“A Messy Blend

Director David Morris Erba

in Short Comedy

“Brothers of the Apocalypse

Director Luke Tatro

in Short Comedy

“A Lovely Family

Director Pat Battistini

in Short Comedy

“#1 BAD DAD

Director Natalie Camou

in Short Comedy

“Handicap Accessible

Director Jose Santos

in Short Comedy

“Lightly Ghosted

Director Garrett Sammons

in Short Comedy

DOCUMENTARY BLOCK

(130pm- 230pm)

“Finding our Path is Our Deal

Directors Jannie Pilgrim, Desmond A, Enmanuel B

in Short Documentary

“This Art Of Ours

Director Shangze Li

in Short Documentary

“Daddy to Be

Director Joanna Kim

in Short Documentary

“Our Forgotten Treasures

Director Emmanuel Ogbonnaya

in Short Documentary

42 minutes 130pm- 230pm

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STUDENT FILM BLOCK

415pm- 515pm

“Take My Freedom

Director Raquel Parra

in Student Film

“Carousel

Director Anastasia Junelle

in Student Film

“Reel Lies

Director Michal Pitynski

in Student Film

“The Fantastic Adventure of Felix Fischer

Director Cristina Mariné

in Student Film

“Ubiquitous

Director Grace Drury

in Student Film

49 Minutes. 415pm- 515pm

AWARDS ISSUED 530PM