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Golden Door International Film Festival

Jersey City, New Jersey-New York, United States, North America

19 - 26 Sep, 2020

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Golden Door International Film Festival

Jersey City, New Jersey-New York, United States, North America

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General Information

edition

11th

Contact details

PMB 288 344 Grove St Jersey City, New Jersey-New York 07302 United States

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info@goldendoorfilmfestival.org

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Venue

The Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre 54 Journal Square Plaza Jersey City, New Jersey 07306, , United States Show me on the map

About the festival

• Movie Maker Magazine's Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.
• Twice named #1 film festival in New Jersey by NJ Stage Magazine.
• Music Videos Judged by Jerry Wonda, 8 time Grammy Winner producer of The Fugees, Justin Bieber, Whitney Houston and many more.
• Grand Jury comprised of top of the industry influencers including:
Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos, Lillyhammer)
Christian Keiber (star of the new FX series Y, Gotham, Homeland)
Kerry McGann (The Irishman, Bloodrunners, Banshee!!!)
Derek Wayne Johnson (Official Sylvester Stallone Doc: 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic)
Gary Donatelli (Served as national Fourth Vice President Directors Guild of America)
Golden Door International Film Festival has taken its place among the most celebrated film festivals on the eastern seaboard.
Now in its 11th year, this four-day film festival holds the opportunity for filmmakers, actors, and crew to network with colleagues and share their work with the public in the heart of the indie filmmaking landscape.
Supported and attended by top industry influencers, distributors, celebrities. Please see our FB page for more.
In addition, GDIFF has also become one of the most important outlets for raising awareness for Autism and other disabilities through its innovative special needs panels and film platform.

• Feature Film Winner awarded one week camera and lighting package for use in the NYC area
• Scholarships awarded to student filmmakers
• Music Video winner awarded 5 hours at Jerry Wonda's Platinum Studio

About

• Movie Maker Magazine's Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.
• Twice named #1 film festival in New Jersey by NJ Stage Magazine.
• Music Videos Judged by Jerry Wonda, 8 time Grammy Winner producer of The Fugees, Justin Bieber, Whitney Houston and many more.
• Grand Jury comprised of top of the industry influencers including:
Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos, Lillyhammer)
Christian Keiber (star of the new FX series Y, Gotham, Homeland)
Kerry McGann (The Irishman, Bloodrunners, Banshee!!!)
Derek Wayne Johnson (Official Sylvester Stallone Doc: 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic)
Gary Donatelli (Served as national Fourth Vice President Directors Guild of America)
Golden Door International Film Festival has taken its place among the most celebrated film festivals on the eastern seaboard.
Now in its 11th year, this four-day film festival holds the opportunity for filmmakers, actors, and crew to network with colleagues and share their work with the public in the heart of the indie filmmaking landscape.
Supported and attended by top industry influencers, distributors, celebrities. Please see our FB page for more.
In addition, GDIFF has also become one of the most important outlets for raising awareness for Autism and other disabilities through its innovative special needs panels and film platform.

• Feature Film Winner awarded one week camera and lighting package for use in the NYC area
• Scholarships awarded to student filmmakers
• Music Video winner awarded 5 hours at Jerry Wonda's Platinum Studio

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

New Jersey premieres only. If the film has screened in New Jersey prior to GDIFF your film may removed from the program even if accepted. Special exceptions may apply.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered
If film is accepted, the point of contact as found on the FilmFreeway submission must respond to all requested items by stated deadlines or risk being removed from the festival program.
Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Narrative Feature
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

Narrative feature 60 minutes or longer

Short Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

Short film narrative, up to 45 minutes

Documentary
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

Documentary any length

Student Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $40
Late (19th March, 2021) $40
Description

Student Film

Women in Cinema-Alice Guy Blache
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

Any genre, any length

LGBT
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

Any genre any length

NJ Filmmakers of Tomorrow-James Gandolfini Award-Hudson County High School Student Filmmakers
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $40
Late (19th March, 2021) $40
Description

Any genre any length. Must be a Hudson County High School student .

Local Films
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

Any genre

Films For Raising Awareness
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

Films that were made specifically to raise awareness about a given issue. For example Autism, Bullying, Saving landmarks or open spaces etc.

Music Videos
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

New Media
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $45
Late (19th March, 2021) $65
Description

Web series, tv pilots

48 Hour Scramble - Winter Wonderland
Entry fees
Early Bird (26th October, 2020) $50
Late (19th March, 2021) $50
Description

*THIS IS A SEPARATE EVENT FROM THE MAIN FESTIVAL. DO NOT ENTER A COMPLETED FILM HERE* Filmmakers at all levels of experience are invited to compete in the Winter Wonderland 48 Hour Film Scramble. This is a timed 48 hour filmmaking competition to be held in early January. GDIFF is here to challenge you and your teammates to create short films—from concept to completion—in one fast-paced, caffeine-fueled weekend. Films can be any genre—science fiction, horror, romance, comedy, documentary etc. You will be given several elements to incorporate into your film and will be judged on the quality of the film as well as originality using the given elements. Kickoff TBA. Films must not run more than 3 minutes in length, including credits. Your details will be emailed to you on that day. Select films will be screened online and cash prizes will be awarded in 4 categories TBD The winner in each category will receive $100 Your entry fee covers your entire team!

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