FESTIVAL PREVIEW EVENTAsbury Lanes | 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJSingle Event | Limited AvailabilityPreview event gives guests a sneak peek at the Festival’s line-up of films and special events. Get ready to work the room for your next gig! - Option to pre-purchase ticket or buy at the door, subject to venue capacity.- Includes a cocktail reception, offering complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and admission to the After Party- Watch a selection of trailers from this year’s Festival, getting a sneak peek at the Festival’s line-up of films and special events.OPEN TO THE PUBLICAfter party to follow in the Soundbooth Bar @ The Asbury Hotel lobby.
RED CARPET GALA AND OPENING FEATURE FILMSingle Event | Limited Availability | 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ- Access to the Festival’s red-carpet premiere film with special guests in attendance.- Attend the Filmmaker talk back immediately following the screening.- Includes one hour of complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, celebrities, and a screening event.Friday Night Cocktail Gala kicks off the Garden State Film Festival weekend with the red-carpet premiere of “The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo" starring Anna Mirodin, Hannah Kepple, and Alexandro Byrd with special guests in attendance.Synopsis: Set in suburban NY in 1984. Julie Gornick hosts a charismatic, larger than life Spanish exchange student. As he starts hooking up with the girls in her class, Julie falls in love with him. Or what she thinks is love. The screening will be followed by a Filmmaker Talk Back session, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the movie. The evening will wrap up with an after-party, in the Soundbooth Bar @ The Asbury Hotel lobby making this an unmissable event!
Garden State Film FestivalFilmmaker Breakfast & Panel DiscussionSaturday, March 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMLocation: Asbury Lanes, Asbury Park, New JerseyInside the Studio: Power, Production & the Future of FilmJason Fisher, Founder and CEO of StageRunnerGannon Murphy, Strategic Advisor in Entertainment, Production Infrastructure, AI/New Media, and Public PolicyDavid Schoner, Senior Advisor, NJ Motion Picture and Television CommissionInside the Studio: Power, Production & the Future of Film brings together Jason Fisher, Gannon Murphy, and David Schoner, Jr. for a rare, executive-level conversation about the real systems driving today’s production landscape. From studio infrastructure and capital strategy to the Coalition for American Production and the future of U.S. film jobs, this is the room serious filmmakers, producers, and investors cannot afford to miss.Join us for an inspiring morning of conversation, connection, and community at the GSFF Filmmaker Breakfast & Panel Discussion. This premiere networking event brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts for an engaging panel discussion while enjoying a delicious breakfast.This is your chance to:- Connect with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals- Gain valuable insights in the film industry- Network in an intimate, collaborative setting- Fuel your creativity with good food and great conversation- Whether you're an emerging filmmaker, established industry professional, or passionate film lover, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the stories and people shaping the future of independent cinema.Don't miss this essential GSFF experience—where breakfast meets inspiration and connections turn into collaborations.
March 26, 2026-March 29, 2026 | 4 Days of FilmsAccess to ALL Screenings | Limited Quantity Available- Option to attend the Thursday Kickoff Matinee Featuring Revolutionary War Documentary- Option to attend the Thursday Meet the Filmmakers Preview Event **- Option to attend the Friday Night Gala Reception and Opening Film **- Access to ALL Film Screenings- Access to Screenplay Reading** RSVP for the Special Events that are included in my Parkway Pass purchase. All events and screenings are general admission and first come, first served.SEPARATE TICKET REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING:DOES NOT include the Filmmaker Breakfast/Panel Discussion. Separate ticket requiredDOES NOT include the Black Tie Awards Banquet. Separate ticket required
March 28, 2026 | 1 Day of Films | Limited Quantity Available- Access to ALL Film Screenings on SaturdayDOES NOT include the Thursday Meet the Filmmakers Preview Event. Friday Night Gala Reception, Filmmaker Breakfast/Panel Discussion, or the Sunday Night Awards Banquet. Separate Tickets Required.
March 29, 2026 | 1 Day of Films | Limited Quantity Available- Access to ALL Film Screenings on Sunday- Access to the Screenplay ReadingDOES NOT include the Thursday Meet the Filmmakers Preview Event. Friday Night Gala Reception, Filmmaker Breakfast/Panel Discussion, or the Sunday Night Awards Banquet. Separate Tickets Required.
March 26, 2026 @ Asbury LanesThis event is included in the purchase of a Parkway Pass ONLY.
March 27, 2026 @ Asbury LanesThis event is included in the purchase of a Parkway Pass ONLY.
March 29, 2026 @ Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel - Oval RoomThis event is included in the purchase of a Parkway Pass and Sunday Pass ONLY.
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