We are a bi-annual short film festival
​Usually March and Late July/Early August.
Held usually over two days at
The Brightside Tavern in Jersey City, NJ
(141 Bright Street) 07302

Summertime in Jersey City is Coming!
Do you have a completed short film that is festival ready?
Get it in the Brightside Tavern’s Summer (early August) season NOW while there is still a litl time left to submit for the regular deadline (Saturday, May 31st, final late deadline is June 28th)
Link for it is here
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Keep checking here, as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages for more information on the Summer of 2025 (Saturday August 2nd-Sunday August 3rd), our 21th season

Check us out on YouTube for our most recent video interviews with
filmmakers and more

​Click Here for all past season lineups
​Click Here for all past season award winners and nominees
​Click Here for all past season photo galleries
​Click Here to enjoy various podcasts, both audio and video, filmmaker interviews and other media related to the festival over the years.

Awards for our fests include;
Best Actor in various categories, including Supporting and StudentBest Actress in various categories, including Supporting and Student
Best Director in various categories, including Student
Best Comedy
Best Horror/Thriller
Best Short
Best Short Short
Best NJ Short Comedy and Drama
Best International Film
Best Cinematography
Best Concept
Best Experimental
Best Ensemble
Top Scripts
​and more...