11th Annual Newark International film Festival
About this Event
11th Annual Newark International Film Festival
September 8–13, 2026 | Newark, New Jersey
The Newark International Film Festival (NIFF) returns September 8–13, 2026, for its 11th Annual celebration, bringing six exciting days of film, culture, creativity, entertainment, and opportunity to the heart of Newark, New Jersey.
For more than a decade, NIFF has created a platform where independent filmmakers, established industry professionals, emerging talent, students, entrepreneurs, and audiences from around the world come together to celebrate the power of storytelling.
The 11th Annual Newark International Film Festival will transform Newark into a destination for the global film and entertainment community, featuring an exciting lineup of independent films, premieres, screenings, filmmaker conversations, industry panels, workshops, networking events, red carpets, special presentations, parties, and awards.
NIFF is more than a film festival. It is a meeting place for film, television, music, technology, business, and culture—designed to connect emerging voices with established professionals while creating meaningful opportunities for collaboration, education, exposure, and economic growth.
This year's festival will also celebrate Newark's extraordinary place in motion-picture history while recognizing the filmmakers, artists, innovators, and industry leaders who are shaping its future.
From the opening-night red carpet to the final screening, NIFF invites filmmakers, actors, producers, writers, directors, executives, students, film lovers, and the entire community to experience six unforgettable days in Newark.
11 Years of Film. 11 Years of Culture. 11 Years of Opportunity.
NEWARK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 8–13, 2026
Newark, New Jersey
SHOWCASING THE WORLD. CELEBRATING NEWARK.
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Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 161.90
