2026 Monmouth Film Festival

Calling All Film Lovers, Creators, and Storytellers! 🎬

The Monmouth Film Festival returns May 29–31, 2026, bringing a three-day celebration of independent film, creativity, and community to Bell Works in Holmdel, New Jersey.

This international festival features a curated lineup of feature films, documentaries, and short films from both emerging and established filmmakers—many of which are New Jersey premieres, regional stories, and globally recognized selections.

🎥 Feature Film Highlights:

• Power Ballad (Opening Night Feature) starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas

• I Want Your Sex starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman

• Union County starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo

🎥 What to Expect:

• Curated film blocks across multiple genres (features, documentaries, shorts)

• Filmmaker Q&As and audience discussions

• A dedicated filmmaker mixer for networking and collaboration

• Free industry-led panels and workshops with professionals across film, TV, and production

• A strong spotlight on short films, featuring bold and inventive storytelling from NJ and beyond

• A global program that connects local voices with international cinema

Set inside the historic and state-of-the-art Bell Theater at Bell Works, the festival offers a true big-screen experience with premium projection, immersive sound, and a full weekend of screenings, panels, and events all under one roof.

Whether you're a filmmaker, student, industry professional, or just a fan of great storytelling, there’s something here for everyone.

👉 Full lineup, schedule & tickets:

https://monmouthfilmfestival.eventive.org/welcome 

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