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{{Short description|Nonprofit organization well known for organizing the annual Montclair Film Festival}}
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| location = [[Montclair, New Jersey]], U.S.
| location = [[Montclair, New Jersey]], U.S.
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| date = Late April, early May
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'''Montclair Film'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://montclairfilm.org |title=Montclair Film |publisher=Montclairfilm.org |date= |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> is a community-based film nonprofit most well known for organizing the annual '''Montclair Film Festival''' (MFF) held in late April, early May in [[Montclair, New Jersey]], the festival showcases new works from American and international filmmakers, and has year-round events.<ref name="NYT">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/21/nyregion/at-montclair-film-festival-more-films-more-locations-more-days.html?_r=0|author=Tammy LaGorce|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=2013-10-15|title=A Film Festival With More of Everything}}</ref> The festival features a program of films in the Fiction, Non-Fiction, World Cinema, Short and Student Filmmaking categories. The 2018 Montclair Film Festival took place from April 26 to May 6, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://montclairfilm.org/2018-festival/about/|title=Montclair Film Festival 2018|access-date=2018-01-25|language=en}}</ref>
'''[[Montclair, New Jersey|Montclair]] Film'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://montclairfilm.org |title=Montclair Film |publisher=Montclairfilm.org |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> is a [[Nonprofit organization|nonprofit]] that organizes the annual '''Montclair Film Festival''' (MFF). The festival is held between mid- to late- October in [[Montclair, New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2023 Festival {{!}} Montclair Film |url=https://montclairfilm.org/festivals/2023-festival/ |website=montclairfilm.org |access-date=21 March 2023}}</ref> The festival showcases new works from American and international filmmakers.<ref name="NYT">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/21/nyregion/at-montclair-film-festival-more-films-more-locations-more-days.html?_r=0|author=Tammy LaGorce|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=2013-10-15|title=A Film Festival With More of Everything}}</ref> Films are programmed based on categories including: Fiction, Non-Fiction, World Cinema, Short, and Student Filmmaking.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://montclairfilm.org/2018-festival/about/|title=Montclair Film Festival 2018|access-date=2018-01-25|language=en}}</ref>

Notable advisory board members include [[J. J. Abrams|J.J. Abrams]], [[Jonathan Alter]], [[Stephen Colbert]], [[Abigail Disney]], [[Olympia Dukakis]], [[Chiwetel Ejiofor]], [[Emma Freud]], [[Laura Linney]], [[Jon Stewart]], [[Julie Taymor]], and [[Patrick Wilson (American actor)|Patrick Wilson]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-02|title=Advisory Board {{!}} Montclair Film|url=https://montclairfilm.org/about/advisory-board/|access-date=2020-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502015618/https://montclairfilm.org/about/advisory-board/|archive-date=2020-05-02}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The idea for a film festival was formed when WNET-TV Vice President and General Counsel Bob Feinberg, a Montclair resident, gave a tour to an associate considering a move to the New Jersey city. Known as a place where arts and culture flourish, his associate asked “Where is the film festival?” Feinberg set out to establish MFF, hiring veteran festival programmers and directors Thom Powers<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/8818089-innovative-filmmaking-at-the-montclair-film-festival/ |title=Innovative Filmmaking At The Montclair Film Festival « CBS New York |publisher=Newyork.cbslocal.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> and Raphaela Neihausen<ref>{{cite web|last=Gilmore |first=Georgette |url=http://www.baristanet.com/2013/04/coffee-with-raphaela-neihausen-festival-director-of-montclair-film-festival/ |title=Coffee With...Raphaela Neihausen, Festival Director of Montclair Film Festival - Baristanet &#124; Baristanet |publisher=Baristanet.com |date=2013-04-10 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> and developing a Board of Directors composed of many of Montclair’s prominent residents, including film and media professionals, philanthropists and community leaders.
The film festival was founded by [[WNET-TV]] Vice President and General Counsel Bob Feinberg. Feinberg hired festival programmer Thom Powers<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/8818089-innovative-filmmaking-at-the-montclair-film-festival/ |title=Innovative Filmmaking At The Montclair Film Festival « CBS New York |publisher=Newyork.cbslocal.com |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> and director Raphaela Neihausen,<ref>{{cite web|last=Gilmore |first=Georgette |url=http://www.baristanet.com/2013/04/coffee-with-raphaela-neihausen-festival-director-of-montclair-film-festival/ |title=Coffee With...Raphaela Neihausen, Festival Director of Montclair Film Festival - Baristanet &#124; Baristanet |publisher=Baristanet.com |date=2013-04-10 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> and developed the [[Board of directors|Board of Directors]] composed of Montclair residents. The board includes film and media professionals, philanthropists and community leaders.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/community/149888325_All_eyes_on_Jersey_at_the_debut_of_the_Montclair_Film_Festival.html |title=All eyes on Jersey at the debut of the Montclair Film Festival |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2012-05-02 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref>


==Editions==
==Editions==
===Inaugural festival, May 2012===
===MFF 2012: Inaugural festival ===
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The festival's inaugural event attracted 5,000 - 7,500 attendees and programmed over 45 films. Notable attendees included [[Oliver Platt]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Galant |first=Debbie |url=http://www.baristanet.com/2012/05/montclair-film-festival-a-baby-bird-takes-flight/ |title=Montclair Film Festival, a "Baby Bird," Takes Flight - Baristanet &#124; Baristanet |publisher=Baristanet.com |date=2012-05-02 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> [[Kathleen Turner]],<ref>[http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/celebrities/150125645_No_Title_-__-_mffkathleenturnertribute_0503.html]{{dead link|date=August 2019}}</ref> [[Olympia Dukakis]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/celebrities/150231875_Montclair_Film_Festival__Welcome_home__Olympia_Dukakis_.html |title=Montclair Film Festival: Welcome home, Olympia Dukakis |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2012-05-04 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> [[Patrick Wilson (American actor)|Patrick Wilson]], [[Michael Moore]] and author [[Judy Blume]]. Film featured included ''[[The Oranges (film)|The Oranges]], [[Your Sister's Sister|Your Sister’s Sister]], [[2 Days in New York]]'' and [[Robot & Frank|''Robot and Frank'']].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/arts/may-6-12.html?_r=2&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1336313187-66gMWb+IsBEcz6YIuBC6dw&|title=THE first MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL in New Jersey concludes on Sunday with a lineup that includes a King and a Boss.|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> The MFF won the award for Favorite Film Festival at the 2012 Discover Jersey Arts People's Choice Awards.<ref name="NYT" />
Modeled after popular film festivals around the country that have revitalized small arts-oriented towns like Montclair, MFF organized to deliver innovative programs to regional film enthusiasts who flocked to its two independent arts cinemas. Relying on the expertise and connections of many industry insiders who reside within the community, and maximizing its impact by collaborating with many of the region's prominent arts organizations, MFF was born.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/community/149888325_All_eyes_on_Jersey_at_the_debut_of_the_Montclair_Film_Festival.html |title=All eyes on Jersey at the debut of the Montclair Film Festival |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2012-05-02 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref>

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The inaugural festival in May 2012, originally estimated to attract 5,000 visitors, reached 7,500 motion picture enthusiasts, arts patrons and cultural tourists. Over 45 films and XX guests were in attendance including actors Oliver Platt,<ref>{{cite web|last=Galant |first=Debbie |url=http://www.baristanet.com/2012/05/montclair-film-festival-a-baby-bird-takes-flight/ |title=Montclair Film Festival, a "Baby Bird," Takes Flight - Baristanet &#124; Baristanet |publisher=Baristanet.com |date=2012-05-02 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> [[Kathleen Turner]],<ref>[http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/celebrities/150125645_No_Title_-__-_mffkathleenturnertribute_0503.html ]{{dead link|date=August 2019}}</ref> [[Olympia Dukakis]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/celebrities/150231875_Montclair_Film_Festival__Welcome_home__Olympia_Dukakis_.html |title=Montclair Film Festival: Welcome home, Olympia Dukakis |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2012-05-04 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> and Patrick Wilson, filmmaker Michael Moore and author Judy Blume. Early screenings of art house successes included The Oranges, Your Sister’s Sister, 2 Days in New York and Robot and Frank.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/arts/may-6-12.html?_r=2&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1336313187-66gMWb+IsBEcz6YIuBC6dw&|title=THE first MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL in New Jersey concludes on Sunday with a lineup that includes a King and a Boss.|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref>
===MFF 2013===
The second festival was held across several venues in Montclair and attracted more than 14,000 attendees. It programmed over 80 films and events.<ref>{{cite web|last=Davis |first=Clayton |url=http://www.awardscircuit.com/2013/04/29/top-10-anticipated-films-from-2013-montclair-film-festival/ |title=Top 10 Anticipated Films from 2013 Montclair Film Festival! &#124; The Awards Circuit - By Clayton Davis |publisher=The Awards Circuit |date=2013-04-29 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref><ref name="northjersey">{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/community/207177781_In_Conversation__Montclair_Film_Festival_filmmakers_chat_with_audience.html |title=In Conversation: Montclair Film Festival filmmakers draw the curtain back |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2013-05-13 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> A favorite film category was established in an effort to provide a platform for established and lesser-known filmmakers from New Jersey.<ref name="northjersey" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/movies/205968171_Montclair_State_University_s_young_filmmakers_showcased_at_Film_Festival.html |title=Montclair State University's young filmmakers showcased at Film Festival |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2013-05-03 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> Prominent guests included [[Michael Moore]], [[Harry Belafonte]], [[Darlene Love]], [[Lake Bell]], [[Ice-T]], [[Alex Gibney]] and New York Times culture columnist [[David Carr (journalist)|David Carr]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}}Films screened included [[20 Feet from Stardom|''20 Feet From Stardom'']], ''The Attack'', [[Blackfish (film)|''Blackfish'']], ''[[Frances Ha]]'', ''[[The Act of Killing]]'', ''[[The Spectacular Now]]'', ''[[Dirty Wars]]'', [[In a World...|''In A World...'']], ''[[The Kings of Summer]]'', [[Computer Chess (film)|''Computer Chess'']], ''[[Still Mine]]'', ''[[Stories We Tell]]'' and [[Valley of Saints (film)|Valley of Saints]].

Notable guests included [[Michael Moore]], [[Harry Belafonte]], [[Darlene Love]], [[Lake Bell]], [[Ice-T]], [[Alex Gibney]] and New York Times culture columnist [[David Carr (journalist)|David Carr]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gerace |first=Joseph M. |date=2014-04-03 |title=Montclair Film Fest Reveals 2014 Lineup |url=https://patch.com/new-jersey/montclair/montclair-film-fest-reveals-2014-lineup |access-date=2023-03-06 |website=Montclair, NJ Patch |language=en}}</ref>

===MFF 2014===
The third festival featured the film [[Chef (2014 film)|''Chef,'']] with [[Jon Favreau]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://montclairfilmfest.org/2014-festival-lineup/ |title=MMF14 film lineup |access-date=2015-05-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416025138/http://montclairfilmfest.org/2014-festival-lineup/ |archive-date=2015-04-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===MFF 2015===
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The fourth festival's introductory film was ''[[Hello, My Name Is Doris]]'' with [[Sally Field]]. It additionally featured [[Time Out of Mind (2014 film)|''Time Out of Mind'']] with [[Richard Gere]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://montclairfilmfest.org/downloads/The-2015-Montclair-Film-Festival-FILM-GUIDE.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526195800/http://montclairfilmfest.org/downloads/The-2015-Montclair-Film-Festival-FILM-GUIDE.pdf|url-status=dead|title=MM15 Film Guide|archive-date=May 26, 2015|access-date=Aug 15, 2019}}</ref>

=== MFF 2016 ===
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The fifth festival opened with [[Roger Ross Williams]]' film ''[[Life, Animated]]''. Following the film, a panel discussion was held with Advisory Board Member Stephen Colbert, members of the Suskind family, film creators, and [[Gilbert Gottfried]], who appeared in the film. The festival closed with the film ''[[Miss Sharon Jones!]]'', documenting the story of Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings as Jones fought cancer

=== MFF 2020 ===
The ninth festival's opening film was ''[[Nomadland (film)|Nomadland]].'' MFF additionally featured [[One Night in Miami (film)|''One Night in Miami'']], ''[[Ammonite (film)|Ammonite]]'' and [[Derek DelGaudio]]’s ''In & Of Itself''. Lee Isaac Chung's [[Minari (film)|Minari]] was selected as the virtual centerpiece film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McNary|first=Dave|date=2020-09-18|title='Nomadland' to Open Montclair Film Festival, 'One Night in Miami' to Close|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/nomadland-montclair-film-festival-one-night-in-miami-1234774485/|access-date=2020-10-01|website=Variety|language=en}}</ref> The festival was postponed and held primarily remotely as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic|Covid-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orel |first=Gwen|title=MFF 2020: Movie lovers gather online |url=https://montclairlocal.news/montclair-nj-mff-movie-lovers-gather-online/ |access-date=2023-03-06 |website=Montclair Local News |language=en}}</ref>

=== Year-Round Programming ===
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Montclair Film additionally holds educational programs and events for the public.<ref>{{cite web |last=George |first=Liz |date=2013-08-05 |title=Behind The Scenes at Breaking Bad &#124; Baristanet |url=http://www.baristanet.com/2013/08/montclair-film-festival-shares-behind-the-scenes-of-breaking-bad |access-date=2013-10-15 |publisher=Baristanet.com}}</ref> These events are programmed throughout the year. Past events include: the Free Summer Series Under the Stars; the Kidz Shortz Filmmaking Competition and Workshop for youths;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/community/174699741_Montclair_Film_Festival_announces_second_annual_Kidz_Shortz_filmmaking_competition_action__kids_.html |title=Montclair Film Festival announces second annual Kidz Shortz filmmaking competition |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2012-10-18 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> free African American Heritage Month screenings; the Underdog Festival at [[Montclair State University]], featuring screenings of Oscar-nominated shorts; the Behind the Screen: Media Career Day for high school and university students;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2012/12/free_day_of_media_seminars_for.html |title=Free day of media seminars for students |publisher=NJ.com |date=2012-12-07 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> the Festival Poster Competition; networking events for industry insiders and newcomers; a celebrity fundraiser (with Advisory Board Member Stephen Colbert),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.today.com/popculture/jon-stewart-tells-stephen-colbert-i-nearly-quit-daily-show-1C7546805|title=Jon Stewart tells Stephen Colbert: I nearly quit 'Daily Show' over 'insane' co-workers|website=TODAY.com|access-date=Aug 15, 2019}}</ref> and an Oscars’ Eve Party.

== Past Award Winners ==

=== Montclair Film Festival Fiction Feature Award ===
2019 – ''[[Monos (film)|Monos]]'', directed by [[Alejandro Landes]]

2018 – ''[[First Reformed]]'', directed by [[Paul Schrader]]

=== Sinofsky Award for Documentary Feature ===
2019 – ''[[Honeyland]]'', directed by [[Ljubomir Stefanov]] and [[Tamara Kotevska]]

2018 – ''[[Hale County This Morning, This Evening]]'', directed by [[RaMell Ross]]

=== The David Carr Award For Truth In Non-Fiction Filmmaking ===
2019 – ''[[Mossville: When Great Trees Fall]]'', directed by [[Alexander Glustrom]]

2018 – ''[[Dark Money (film)|Dark Money]]'', directed by [[Kimberly Reed]]


=== The Inaugural Mark Urman Award For Fiction Filmmaking ===
===Second annual festival, May 2013===
2019 – ''[[Mickey and the Bear]]'', directed by [[Annabelle Attanasio]]
According to ''The New York Times'', MFF, the winner of the Discover Jersey Arts 2012 People’s Choice Awards for favorite film festival, is “A film festival with more of everything.<ref name="NYT"/> Over one week in May 2013, at seven venues across one community, the festival nearly doubled in size and attracted more than 14,000 attendees to 80+ films and events including selected world and New Jersey premieres.<ref>{{cite web|last=Davis |first=Clayton |url=http://www.awardscircuit.com/2013/04/29/top-10-anticipated-films-from-2013-montclair-film-festival/ |title=Top 10 Anticipated Films from 2013 Montclair Film Festival! &#124; The Awards Circuit - By Clayton Davis |publisher=The Awards Circuit |date=2013-04-29 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> The Montclair Times noted, “If last year’s inaugural festival was like an indie hit, then this year’s outing is a glossy sequel.” In addition to offering films by emerging filmmakers, the festival provided opportunities to see some of the year’s most critically acclaimed films first in Montclair with post-screening discussions and conversations
<ref name="northjersey">{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/community/207177781_In_Conversation__Montclair_Film_Festival_filmmakers_chat_with_audience.html |title=In Conversation: Montclair Film Festival filmmakers draw the curtain back |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2013-05-13 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> with special guests including directors, producers and actors, and occasions to hear from promising new artists from the film industry. A favorite film category, NJ Spotlight, offered a platform for dozens of talented and lesser-known filmmakers from New Jersey to exhibit new work.<ref name="northjersey" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/movies/205968171_Montclair_State_University_s_young_filmmakers_showcased_at_Film_Festival.html |title=Montclair State University's young filmmakers showcased at Film Festival |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2013-05-03 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref>
Prominent guests included a return visit from Michael Moore, Harry Belafonte, Darlene Love, Lake Bell, Ice-T, Alex Gibney and The New York Times’ David Carr.


=== New Jersey Films Award ===
Films screened included the critically acclaimed Twenty Feet From Stardom, The Attack, Blackfish, Frances Ha, The Act of Killing, The Spectacular Now, Dirty Wars, In A World, Kings of Summer, Computer Chess, Still Mine, Stories We Tell and Valley of Saints.
2019 – ''[[Life with Layla]]'', directed by Ken Spooner and Mike Mee


2018 – ''Crime + Punishment'', directed by Stephen Tiang
===Third annual festival, May 2014===
MFF14 presented among others the [[Chef (2014 film)|Chef]] with [[Jon Favreau]].<ref>[http://montclairfilmfest.org/2014-festival-lineup/ MMF14 film lineup]</ref>


===Fourth annual festival, May 2015===
=== Audible Storyteller Award ===
2019 – ''[[Mickey and the Bear]]'', directed by [[Annabelle Attanasio]]
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MFF15 opened with [[Hello, My Name Is Doris]] with [[Sally Field]] and showed among others [[Time Out of Mind (2014 film)|Time out of Mind]] with [[Richard Gere]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://montclairfilmfest.org/downloads/The-2015-Montclair-Film-Festival-FILM-GUIDE.pdf|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526195800/http://montclairfilmfest.org/downloads/The-2015-Montclair-Film-Festival-FILM-GUIDE.pdf|url-status=dead|title=MM15 Film Guide|archivedate=May 26, 2015|accessdate=Aug 15, 2019}}</ref> Among the listed supporters for MFF15 are Susan V. Bershad, MD, Evelyn and [[Stephen Colbert]], Christina and Brian Clarkson, Mindy Cohen and David Bershad.<ref name="Montclair Film Festival">{{cite web|title=Our 2014-2015 Supporters|url=http://montclairfilmfest.org/our-2014-2015-supporters/|publisher=Montclair Film Festival|accessdate=26 May 2015}}</ref>


===Fifth annual festival, May 2016===
=== Junior Jury Award ===
2019 – ''[[Mossville: When Great Trees Fall]]'', directed by [[Alexander Glustrom]]
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MFF16 opened with [[Roger Ross Williams]]' film ''[[Life, Animated]]'', documenting the story of Owen Suskind and his family. Following the film, a panel discussion was held with Advisory Board Member Stephen Colbert, members of the Suskind family, film creators, and [[Gilbert Gottfried]], who appeared in the film. Other films shown included ... The festival closed with the film ''[[Miss Sharon Jones!]]'', documenting the story of Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings as Jones fought cancer.


2018 – ''[[American Animals]]'', directed by [[Bart Layton]]
==Year-round programs==
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Montclair Film also presents a growing schedule of dynamic educational and public programs<ref>{{cite web|last=George |first=Liz |url=http://www.baristanet.com/2013/08/montclair-film-festival-shares-behind-the-scenes-of-breaking-bad |title=Behind The Scenes at Breaking Bad &#124; Baristanet |publisher=Baristanet.com |date=2013-08-05 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref>/and events for audiences across the region including: Free Summer Series Under the Stars; Kidz Shortz Filmmaking Competition and Workshops for youth ages 9–18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northjersey.com/community/174699741_Montclair_Film_Festival_announces_second_annual_Kidz_Shortz_filmmaking_competition_action__kids_.html |title=Montclair Film Festival announces second annual Kidz Shortz filmmaking competition |publisher=NorthJersey.com |date=2012-10-18 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> Free African American Heritage Month screenings; The Underdog Festival at Montclair State University featuring screenings of rarely seen Oscar-nominated shorts; Behind the Screen: Media Career Day for high school and university students;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2012/12/free_day_of_media_seminars_for.html |title=Free day of media seminars for students |publisher=NJ.com |date=2012-12-07 |accessdate=2013-10-15}}</ref> Screenings with industry insiders and up-and-coming stars; Festival Poster Competition; Community-wide art projects for youth; Networking events for industry insiders and newcomers; Celebrity Fundraiser (with Advisory Board Member Stephen Colbert),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.today.com/popculture/jon-stewart-tells-stephen-colbert-i-nearly-quit-daily-show-1C7546805|title=Jon Stewart tells Stephen Colbert: I nearly quit 'Daily Show' over 'insane' co-workers|website=TODAY.com|accessdate=Aug 15, 2019}}</ref> Oscars’ Eve Party, Trivia Night and more.


==See also==
*[[New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission]]
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:20, 26 October 2024

Montclair Film Festival
Montclair Film Festival logo
Wellmont Theatre during the MFF15
LocationMontclair, New Jersey, U.S.
Founded2012
Festival dateMid- to Late-October
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Websitemontclairfilm.org

Montclair Film[1] is a nonprofit that organizes the annual Montclair Film Festival (MFF). The festival is held between mid- to late- October in Montclair, New Jersey.[2] The festival showcases new works from American and international filmmakers.[3] Films are programmed based on categories including: Fiction, Non-Fiction, World Cinema, Short, and Student Filmmaking.[4]

Notable advisory board members include J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Alter, Stephen Colbert, Abigail Disney, Olympia Dukakis, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emma Freud, Laura Linney, Jon Stewart, Julie Taymor, and Patrick Wilson.[5]

History

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The film festival was founded by WNET-TV Vice President and General Counsel Bob Feinberg. Feinberg hired festival programmer Thom Powers[6] and director Raphaela Neihausen,[7] and developed the Board of Directors composed of Montclair residents. The board includes film and media professionals, philanthropists and community leaders.[8]

Editions

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MFF 2012: Inaugural festival

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The festival's inaugural event attracted 5,000 - 7,500 attendees and programmed over 45 films. Notable attendees included Oliver Platt,[9] Kathleen Turner,[10] Olympia Dukakis,[11] Patrick Wilson, Michael Moore and author Judy Blume. Film featured included The Oranges, Your Sister’s Sister, 2 Days in New York and Robot and Frank.[12] The MFF won the award for Favorite Film Festival at the 2012 Discover Jersey Arts People's Choice Awards.[3]

MFF 2013

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The second festival was held across several venues in Montclair and attracted more than 14,000 attendees. It programmed over 80 films and events.[13][14] A favorite film category was established in an effort to provide a platform for established and lesser-known filmmakers from New Jersey.[14][15] Prominent guests included Michael Moore, Harry Belafonte, Darlene Love, Lake Bell, Ice-T, Alex Gibney and New York Times culture columnist David Carr.[citation needed]Films screened included 20 Feet From Stardom, The Attack, Blackfish, Frances Ha, The Act of Killing, The Spectacular Now, Dirty Wars, In A World..., The Kings of Summer, Computer Chess, Still Mine, Stories We Tell and Valley of Saints.

Notable guests included Michael Moore, Harry Belafonte, Darlene Love, Lake Bell, Ice-T, Alex Gibney and New York Times culture columnist David Carr.[16]

MFF 2014

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The third festival featured the film Chef, with Jon Favreau.[17]

MFF 2015

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The fourth festival's introductory film was Hello, My Name Is Doris with Sally Field. It additionally featured Time Out of Mind with Richard Gere.[18]

MFF 2016

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The fifth festival opened with Roger Ross Williams' film Life, Animated. Following the film, a panel discussion was held with Advisory Board Member Stephen Colbert, members of the Suskind family, film creators, and Gilbert Gottfried, who appeared in the film. The festival closed with the film Miss Sharon Jones!, documenting the story of Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings as Jones fought cancer

MFF 2020

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The ninth festival's opening film was Nomadland. MFF additionally featured One Night in Miami, Ammonite and Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself. Lee Isaac Chung's Minari was selected as the virtual centerpiece film.[19] The festival was postponed and held primarily remotely as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.[20]

Year-Round Programming

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Montclair Film additionally holds educational programs and events for the public.[21] These events are programmed throughout the year. Past events include: the Free Summer Series Under the Stars; the Kidz Shortz Filmmaking Competition and Workshop for youths;[22] free African American Heritage Month screenings; the Underdog Festival at Montclair State University, featuring screenings of Oscar-nominated shorts; the Behind the Screen: Media Career Day for high school and university students;[23] the Festival Poster Competition; networking events for industry insiders and newcomers; a celebrity fundraiser (with Advisory Board Member Stephen Colbert),[24] and an Oscars’ Eve Party.

Past Award Winners

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Montclair Film Festival Fiction Feature Award

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2019 – Monos, directed by Alejandro Landes

2018 – First Reformed, directed by Paul Schrader

Sinofsky Award for Documentary Feature

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2019 – Honeyland, directed by Ljubomir Stefanov and Tamara Kotevska

2018 – Hale County This Morning, This Evening, directed by RaMell Ross

The David Carr Award For Truth In Non-Fiction Filmmaking

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2019 – Mossville: When Great Trees Fall, directed by Alexander Glustrom

2018 – Dark Money, directed by Kimberly Reed

The Inaugural Mark Urman Award For Fiction Filmmaking

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2019 – Mickey and the Bear, directed by Annabelle Attanasio

New Jersey Films Award

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2019 – Life with Layla, directed by Ken Spooner and Mike Mee

2018 – Crime + Punishment, directed by Stephen Tiang

Audible Storyteller Award

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2019 – Mickey and the Bear, directed by Annabelle Attanasio

Junior Jury Award

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2019 – Mossville: When Great Trees Fall, directed by Alexander Glustrom

2018 – American Animals, directed by Bart Layton

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Montclair Film". Montclairfilm.org. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  2. ^ "2023 Festival | Montclair Film". montclairfilm.org. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b Tammy LaGorce. "A Film Festival With More of Everything". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  4. ^ "Montclair Film Festival 2018". Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  5. ^ "Advisory Board | Montclair Film". 2020-05-02. Archived from the original on 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  6. ^ "Innovative Filmmaking At The Montclair Film Festival « CBS New York". Newyork.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  7. ^ Gilmore, Georgette (2013-04-10). "Coffee With...Raphaela Neihausen, Festival Director of Montclair Film Festival - Baristanet | Baristanet". Baristanet.com. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  8. ^ "All eyes on Jersey at the debut of the Montclair Film Festival". NorthJersey.com. 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  9. ^ Galant, Debbie (2012-05-02). "Montclair Film Festival, a "Baby Bird," Takes Flight - Baristanet | Baristanet". Baristanet.com. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
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  11. ^ "Montclair Film Festival: Welcome home, Olympia Dukakis". NorthJersey.com. 2012-05-04. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  12. ^ "THE first MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL in New Jersey concludes on Sunday with a lineup that includes a King and a Boss". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  13. ^ Davis, Clayton (2013-04-29). "Top 10 Anticipated Films from 2013 Montclair Film Festival! | The Awards Circuit - By Clayton Davis". The Awards Circuit. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  14. ^ a b "In Conversation: Montclair Film Festival filmmakers draw the curtain back". NorthJersey.com. 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  15. ^ "Montclair State University's young filmmakers showcased at Film Festival". NorthJersey.com. 2013-05-03. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  16. ^ Gerace, Joseph M. (2014-04-03). "Montclair Film Fest Reveals 2014 Lineup". Montclair, NJ Patch. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
  17. ^ "MMF14 film lineup". Archived from the original on 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
  18. ^ "MM15 Film Guide" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 26, 2015. Retrieved Aug 15, 2019.
  19. ^ McNary, Dave (2020-09-18). "'Nomadland' to Open Montclair Film Festival, 'One Night in Miami' to Close". Variety. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  20. ^ Orel, Gwen. "MFF 2020: Movie lovers gather online". Montclair Local News. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
  21. ^ George, Liz (2013-08-05). "Behind The Scenes at Breaking Bad | Baristanet". Baristanet.com. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  22. ^ "Montclair Film Festival announces second annual Kidz Shortz filmmaking competition". NorthJersey.com. 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  23. ^ "Free day of media seminars for students". NJ.com. 2012-12-07. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
  24. ^ "Jon Stewart tells Stephen Colbert: I nearly quit 'Daily Show' over 'insane' co-workers". TODAY.com. Retrieved Aug 15, 2019.
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