{"id":167176,"date":"2024-03-25T12:20:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T16:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theasburygirl.com\/?p=167176"},"modified":"2024-03-25T12:20:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T16:20:40","slug":"garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Scenes from The 22nd Annual Garden State Film Festival This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-1-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"garden state film festival event cranford asbury park new jersey\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-1-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">Happenings<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) took place from March 21st to March 24th at eight<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/concert-venues-asbury-park-new-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> venues in Asbury Park<\/a> and Cranford, New Jersey. Celebrating its 22nd year, the GSFF is a beacon for<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> economic growth in the community. <\/span><b>Read on to learn more about the events and how to participate.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167237\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-venue-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"garden state film festival event cranford asbury park new jersey venue\" width=\"446\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-venue-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-venue-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-venue-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-venue-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-venue-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-venue-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-venue.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About the Films<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey\u2019s Premier Independent Film Festival showcased over 200 films from 14 countries. Per a press release from organizers, GSFF is a celebration of diversity, creativity, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/locals-art-space-asbury-park-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">art<\/a> of storytelling. This year\u2019s lineup included appearances by Matthew Modine (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stranger Things<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Bridget Moynahan (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Bloods<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Ed Begley Jr. (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple Express<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Armand Assante (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gotti<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Lisa Edelstein (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girlfriends Guide to Divorce<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Jim Cramer (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mad Money<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), R<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ichard Schiff (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Panther Wakanda<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and sports legends Louis Neglia and Joe Pyfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167238\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"garden state film festival event cranford asbury park new jersey\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>The Martini Shot<\/em>, featuring Matthew Modine, John Cleese, Derek Jacobi, and Fiona Glascott, is an existential drama directed by Stephen Wallis that premiered at The Asbury Hall on Friday, March 22nd at 8:30PM. It\u2019s expected to be released in theaters on May 24th, 2024, so those who attended the premiere will have an exclusive first look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167240\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-lineup-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"garden state film festival event cranford asbury park new jersey lineup\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-lineup-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-lineup-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-lineup-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-lineup-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-lineup-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-lineup-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-lineup.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Saturday, March 23rd, fans of Armand Assante, who starred in <em>American Gangster<\/em>, saw the Emmy Award-winning actor as premiere his latest crime drama at Asbury Lanes. The film, <em>Don Q<\/em>, also features stars from <em>The Sopranos<\/em>, including Vincent Pastore, Federico Castelluccio, and Saundra Santiago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/festival-north-to-shore-2024-asbury-park-newark-atlantic-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North To Shore Festival Set to Return in 2024<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There was also the premiere of <em>Swipe NYC<\/em>, directed by <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/new-jersey-slang-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey\u2019s<\/a> famed producer Sue Zarco Kramer. The short film was about a newly divorced, empty-nester Syd, played by Lisa Edelstein, who navigated the world of online dating, as while getting help from A-list supporting actors Richard Schiff and Bridge Moynahan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another highlight from the movie premiere lineup was <em>American Royalty,<\/em> a documentary about the 100-year history of the Miss America Pageant. Directed by John Daniel Fisher and Stephen Andrew Fisher, <em>American Loyalty<\/em> debuted on Sunday, March 24th at Asbury Lanes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>About the Events<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The preview event of the Garden State Film Festival took place on Thursday, March 21st at Asbury Lanes. Fans got an exclusive peek at the films during the festival as well as meeting the filmmakers. Tickets included access to the cocktail reception, that had a cash bar and complimentary hors d\u2019oeuvres.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Friday, March 22nd, GSFF hosted its opening ceremonies and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-byob-restaurants-asbury-park-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cocktail<\/a> gala at Asbury Lanes. The ticketed event also included a cash bar and complimentary hors d\u2019oeuvres. The following day, on Saturday, March 23rd, there was the filmmaker\u2019s breakfast at the Berkeley Hotel, a panel discussion about filmmaking in New Jersey, and\/or the after-party slash karaoke party later on that evening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final day, Sunday, March 24th, featured a winning screenplay reading of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dude is Legit! <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with surprise celebrities and up-and-coming actors. The conclusion of the film festival had a black-tie Awards Banquet, which took place at The English Manor. The grand event honored <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this year\u2019s distinguished guests with Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach serving as the Honorary Chair. Other honorees included Carla Raij, recognized for her exceptional work in film, David Diianni as Educator of the Year, Rising Star recipient Sophia Lucia Parola, and photographer Tom Zapcic, the 2024 MVP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167241\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-info-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"garden state film festival event cranford asbury park new jersey info\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-info-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-info-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-info-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-info-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-info-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-info-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-info.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Other Information<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lauren Concar Sheehy, Executive Director of GSFF, said, \u201cGSFF is proud to assist in providing advocacy and support to advance public education. We believe in the transformative power of arts education to substantially improve children\u2019s lives and academic outcomes, and prepare them for 21st-century careers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-167239\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-merch-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"garden state film festival event cranford asbury park new jersey merch\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-merch-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-merch-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-merch-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-merch-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-merch-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-merch-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/03\/garden-state-film-festival-event-cranford-asbury-park-new-jersey-merch.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/movie-theaters-hudson-county-north-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Movie Theaters in the Hudson County Area for Your Next Date Night<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She continued, \u201cGSFF has high school and younger categories, which many families and grandparents attend to celebrate their child\u2019s achievement and to explore the career and technology resources we offer. It&#8217;s a great way to get a better understanding of your filmmaker&#8217;s passion and the opportunities that are available to them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsff.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for more information. 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