2023 SCHEDULE
Three days of screenings, networking events, development panels, awards presentations, a drive in experience and memories to last a lifetime. Check below for schedule information, screening times and updates.
FULL SCREENING SCHEDULE (TBD)
OPENING RECEPTION
FRIDAY OCTOBER 20 5:00p | DAY 1
PLAINFIELD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
724 PARK AVENUE
PLAINFIELD NJ
​VIP PASS Only
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Talk flix and chill! Meet and greet. Hash it up. Cop digits. Lounge w/ BKS 1 Entertainment & Do the Damn Thing! Sponsored by City of Plainfield and Union County Board of Commissioners
CINEMARK THEATER
SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 | DAY 2
​1 PM - 9 PM
CINEMARK THEATER XD WATCHUNG
TERRILL RD. & RT.EAST
WATCHUNG NJ
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FILM SCREENINGS
AWARDS PRESENNTATION
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SCREENINGS & WORKSHOPS
SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 | DAY 3
PLAINFIELD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
724 PARK AVENUE
PLAINFIELD NJ
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Take it back with an old school drive in experience. Super Bright 5k projector with fm transmission to your car for supreme comfort and experience. sponsored by Union County Board of County Commissioners , and other supporters
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ACTORS WORKSHOP
SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 3:30PM | DAY 3
PLAINFIELD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
724 PARK AVENUE
PLAINFIELD NJ​
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Actors of all ages are invited to participate in live reading of selected script sides. Participants will receive on the spot feedback from industry award winning panel of celebrity judges.
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Presented by
Union County Board of County Commissioners
Upfront with Director Bobby Yan
TV One's : First Comes Love Then Comes Murder
SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 7:00PM | DAY 3
PLAINFIELD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
724 PARK AVENUE
PLAINFIELD NJ
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Watch Clips of TV One's First Comes Love Then Comes Murder interlaced with commentary & Q&A with 6 time Emmy Award Winner, Bobby Yan
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Presented by
TV ONE
Women in Film & TV Production
SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 12:00PM | DAY 3
PLAINFIELD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
724 PARK AVENUE
PLAINFIELD NJ
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Women have a story to tell. Learn from these successful leaders on their secrets to their climb
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Presented by
Nonstopshow Group
VANGUARD AWARD
FRIDAY OCTOBER 21 6:00PM | DAY 1
PLAINFIELD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
724 PARK AVENUE
PLAINFIELD NJ
​​VIP PASS Only
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A visionary in both film and business, Emelyn Stuarts accomplishments have received national recognition and noteriety. Her work with consultation, advisement, mentoring, leading the charge and just being a plain ol dream maker , We Salute Emelyn Stuart!
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Presented by
UNION COUNTY MOTION PICTURE & TV ADVISORY BOARD
AMBASSADOR'S AWARD & CHAT
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20 2:30PM | DAY 1
PLAINFIELD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
724 PARK AVENUE
PLAINFIELD NJ
​VIP PASS Only
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Plainfield NJ Native Jay Williams, considered one of the most prolific college basketball players in history, is an NBA analyst on ESPN’s longstanding NBA pregame show NBA Countdown. Williams has also co-hosted ESPN Radio’s weekday morning show since 2020. An Author, Mentor and outstanding Son of the Queen City. We salute Jay Williams!
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Presented by
UNION COUNTY MOTION PICTURE & TV ADVISORY BOARD
BEST OF FEST AWARDS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 3:00PM | DAY 2
CINEMARK THEATER XD WATCHUNG
TERRILL RD. & RT 22. EAST
WATCHUNG NJ
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Celebrate the BEST OF THE FEST and all OFFICIAL nominees with the 2022 Awards ceremony
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