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This Halloween, the Jersey City Independent Film Festival (JCIFF), in partnership with the Jersey City Public Library<\/strong>, invites you to step inside Nightmares<\/strong>\u2014an immersive celebration of independent horror filmmaking, visual art, and storytelling.<\/p>\n

Experience a curated showcase of five independent horror films<\/strong> featuring bold voices from across the genre, followed by conversations with the filmmakers behind the work.<\/p>\n

Beyond the screen, explore the Nightmares Gallery<\/strong>, featuring original horror-inspired artwork and creative displays; discover independent creators and small businesses in the Nightmares Marketplace<\/strong>; participate in audience voting and interactive experiences; and connect with filmmakers, artists, creators, and fellow horror fans.<\/p>\n

Nightmares<\/strong> is more than a film screening. It’s a community celebration of the strange, suspenseful, imaginative, and terrifying sides of independent storytelling.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a horror fanatic, filmmaker, artist, or simply looking for a different kind of Halloween experience, you’re invited to come discover what Jersey City’s independent creative community has been dreaming up.<\/p>\n

Come for the films. Stay for the nightmare.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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