Ridgewood NJ, Amazon plans to spend more than $1 billion a year to produce movies that it will release in theaters. It aims to make between 12 to 15 movies every year for theatrical release. US movie ticket sales have dropped by more than 33% since 2019, a year before the pandemic closed theaters. Despite this, filmmakers, Hollywood veterans, and talent representatives are pushing for media companies to embrace the big screen.
Oceanport NJ, Streaming giant Netflix appears to be the top bidder in the race for Fort Monmouth’s Mega Parcel, the single largest property ever put up for sale at the former U.S. Army base.
Ridgewood NJ, according to the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission , Friday, September 30th was New Jersey day at the movies as three feature films shot in the state will all be released on that date.
Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo explains how the borough got its reputation as a film friendly town. “NJ.Com recently ranked Westwood the #4 most desirable Bergen County town. We haven’t asked for a recount. We don’t believe we are competing with ANY other town. And apparently, neither does the film industry. We’ve had a number of location scouts rave about Westwood as a visual backdrop and as a “film friendly“ place to work. The Borough issues film permits through the Clerk’s Office. The shoots are coordinated with Westwood Police Department to ensure everyone’s safety should traffic control be needed.”
Newark NJ, Great Point Studios, a studio investment/management business specializing in film and television infrastructure, and The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Newark’s anchor cultural and civic institution, today announced a partnership with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to build a major new production facility in Newark. The facility will be owned and operated by Great Point Studios. As the facility’s long-term anchor tenant, Lionsgate will receive naming rights to the studio. NJPAC will manage public affairs and community relations for the studio and create educational programs and internships for Newark high school and college students.
Ridgewood NJ, 11th Anniversary of the Ridgewood Guild’s International Film Festival – April 27th and 28th, 2022 – Bow Ties Cinemas (Warner Theater) – 190 East Ridgewood Avenue – This annual event provides film entertainment that covers a wide variety of genres, and it gives independent film artists a platform for sharing their work with audiences that might not otherwise have the opportunity to see them. The films are eligible for jury awards in various categories. Each year, a $500 scholarship is awarded to the Best High School Student and Undergraduate College Student Filmmaker.
Ridgewood NJ, celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Ridgewood Guild’s Annual International Film Festival has grown from a two-day event to a seven-day festival and special events including our World Cinema Night, our Student Night and our Main Festival all showcasing creative and inspiring filmmakers and films from around the globe.
Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Guild’s Annual International Film Festival will return to a live Film Festival in April 2022. Celebrating it’s 11th anniversary, the Ridgewood Guild’s Annual International Film Festival has grown from a two-day event to a seven-day festival and special events including our World Cinema Night, Human Rights Festival, Student Night and the Main Festival all showcasing creative and inspiring filmmakers and films from around the globe.
Ridgewood NJ, A documentary about the “Rosary Priest” continues to receive major honors. PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON received a Bronze Medallion at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards.
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Ridgewood NJ, local filmmaker Dana H. Glazer is offering a film survey class to the local community .The fee is $250 but in the spirit of community, anyone experiencing financial hardship can waive that
Ridgewood NJ, watch A Case of Blue – the film that everyone in Ridgewood is talking about! Directed by local filmmaker, Dana Glazer, produced by Scott Rosenfelt (Home Alone, Mystic Pizza) and featuring many familiar faces and Ridgewood locations, The Ridgewood blog highly recommends A Case of Blue, it is now available on DVD and Blu-ray! Includes free shipping. www.acaseofblue.com/shop/
Ridgewood NJ, RHS alumni Rob Nelson and Jim Feeney, wanted to have a little fun and explore some of the States before heading off to college in 2003. So the Ridgewood duo, with help from family, friends and fundraising, took a cross-country road trip that summer.
from the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festivals website
Ridgewood NJ, The Journey of the 2020 RGIFF! The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival, originally scheduled as a live film festival event in April 2020 had to be postponed until October 2020 due to NJ Covid 19 restrictions. When NJ tightened Covid 19 restrictions further and closed theaters and banned all public gatherings, the Festival Committee was determined to NOT CANCELING the Festival. The Festival Committee decided to do a Virtual Film Festival in December 2020. Of course, never having done a virtual festival before, we experienced technical issues in learning a totally new platform to host the Festival. Committed to holding our Festival, the 2020 Festival dates was pushed out yet once again. Hence, that’s how we got here – our 2020 Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival being held virtually from February 27-March 3, 2021. We feel this is the continuation of the journey of our 2020 Festival and, hopefully, will be calling for submissions soon for our upcoming 2021 Film Festival.
The winners of the 2020 Awards for Best Feature, Short, Documentary, and more will be announced at the conclusion of the festival
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Ridgewood NJ, Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival! The #RGIFF is back to deliver some of 2020’s most exciting indie cinema in a new virtual format. From January 27th to January 31st enjoy over 80 films and 20 hours of content ranging from dramas, comedies, student films, music videos, international flicks, and everything in between from the comfort of your couch. Films will be available for viewing in custom blocks according to genre at specific times throughout the festival. To find out how to purchase tickets visit https://ridgewoodguildfilmfest.com/.
