MFF 2026 Event
05.29.26
5pm - 11pm
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Networking Event
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Opening Night Film Block
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Spotlight Feature Film
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Festival Kickoff Party
05.30.26
11am - 11pm
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Feature Films + Q&As
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Short Film Blocks
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FrameWorks - Workshops
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Reel Insights - Panels
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Reel Tech - Digital Film Expo
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Filmmaker Party
05.30.26
11am - 9pm
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Feature Films + Q&As
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Short Film Blocks
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FrameWorks - Workshops
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Reel Insights - Panels
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Reel Tech - Digital Film Expo
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Awards Ceremony
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Cocktail Reception
Refuel your creativity at the Monmouth Film Festival and experience renowned independent cinema the way it was meant to be seen.
Cinema.
Elevated.
The Monmouth Film Festival is known for discovering cinematic gems from around the world and curating them into a world-class program celebrating the best of independent cinema.
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Throughout the weekend, audiences experience a carefully selected lineup of short and feature-length films across all genres, including Academy Award–qualifying storytelling, emerging voices, and acclaimed films from leading international festivals—brought together on the East Coast.
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Driven by our belief in quality over quantity, every film is presented on one exceptional silver screen, creating a focused, immersive theatrical experience where each story receives the attention it deserves.
Presented by the Monmouth Film Institute, explore a series of free, hands-on workshops designed to guide filmmakers through every stage of the filmmaking journey—from pre-production to distribution. These immersive sessions are built to expand your creative and technical skill set while supporting the development of a sustainable, long-term career in the industry.
Workshop topics span development, producing, directing, cinematography, post-production, and beyond. Hosted entirely at Bell Works, all workshops take place under one roof, fostering a dynamic, collaborative learning environment where creators at every stage can connect, learn, and grow.
Imagine sitting face to face with the minds behind today’s biggest films, series, and broadcast content. At Reel Insights, that experience becomes reality.
Reel Insights brings renowned voices from cinema and broadcast—representing major creative hubs like Los Angeles, New York, and Georgia—directly to the Monmouth Film Festival.
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Featuring industry leaders from studios including Netflix, Amazon, Disney/ABC, Blue Sky Studios, Viacom/Paramount, and more, these panels offer a rare opportunity to hear from—and engage with—the professionals who once stood in your shoes and made it happen.
ReelTech Digital Film Expo brings filmmakers face-to-face with the latest and most groundbreaking cinema and broadcast technology—live and in person during MFF 2026. This hands-on expo features leading manufacturers showcasing equipment across every stage of production, including cameras, lenses, lighting, camera support systems, broadcast gear, post-production tools, and more.
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Experience the technology powering today’s films and tomorrow’s innovations—all while immersed in the energy of the Monmouth Film Festival.
