The Newark International Film Festival is a five-day event that showcases the innovation and breadth of the film industry. Located 15 minutes from New York, Newarkiff maximizes exposure for independent films, screenplays, series, and more by drawing in entertainment leaders of the industry. The event includes screenings, workshops, exhibitions, open call auditions, panels, pitch opportunities, competitions, after-parties, concerts, and more.

Schedule of Events:

10am-6pm: Daily Festival Registration and Pass Pickup – 744 Broad Street
10am – 1pm: Scavenger Hunt – 744 Broad St
11am-10pm: Screenings – Cityplex
11am-2pm: Youth Film Screenings – Cityplex
12pm: Post Production Panel – Rutgers Express Newark
1pm: Screenwriting Panel – Rutgers Express Newark
2pm: Wendy McKenzie’s Acting Boot Camp – Rutgers Express Newark
2pm: Drone Workshop – Military Park
3:30pm: Action Film & Stunt Panel – Rutgers Express Newark
5pm: Hip Hop to Hollywood Panel – Location TBD
6pm: Leading Men in Hollywood Panel – Location TBD
8pm-10pm: Closing Film Red Carpet – Phels High starring Omari Hardwick – Cityplex
Late Night- Old School Hip Hop After Party – Bar Vanquish
For more specific information, visit the Newark International Film Festival website.

Venues:

National Newark Building | 744 Broad St
Cityplex 12 Theater | 360-394 Springfield Ave
Military Park | 51 Park Place
Newark Museum | 49 Washington St
New Jersey Performing Arts Center | 1 Center St
Priory Restaurant | 233 W Market St
Rutgers Express Newark | 54 Halsey St 2nd Floor
Symphony Hall | 1020 Broad St
Dutch’s Tryp Hotel | 24 E Park St
Bar Vanquish NJ | 2188 Market St
Lit 21 | 1034 McCarter Highway