ABOUT US: The Newark Short Film Awards was founded by filmmaker Matt Williams to serve dual purposes. The first was to empower up and coming filmmakers, actors, and artists to display their work to a public audience and industry professionals. The second objective is to host a Day of Creativity by providing art, filmmaking and improvisation workshops, networking events, entertainment, and an overall support system for the community of actors, composer, directors, students, and industry professionals. (THE SCREENINGS of FILMs ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

ABOUT THE EVENT: The Newark Short Film Awards semi-annual event is presented in partnership with Express Newark and NYC Filmmakers in the historic and redeveloped Hahne & Co., building. Films may be submitted in the categories Comedy, Documentary, Narrative, Web Series. Trophies and prizes will be presented at the Awards Ceremony culminating the Newark Short Film Awards.

SUBMISSIONS: All submissions must be received by Friday, September 20, 2019. Information regarding Early Bird Submissions, Rules and Terms can be found HERE.

DETAILS: The Newark Short Film Awards is designed for those interested and/or working in the filmmaking industry. For Movie Lovers, this is an opportunity to view outstanding shorts films and get rare behind the scenes introductions to the filmmaking process. The day is filled with an informative, lively and entertaining schedule of activities.