Duration: 60 mins
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Join author and entrepreneur Leslie Short for a special one-on-one conversation with the QCFF Communications Director, Dr. MJ VanDevere about her inspiring book, Someone Has to Be the First.This special event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, followed by a book signing with Leslie Short.Be part of an empowering conversation about leadership, breaking barriers, embracing purpose, and having the courage to be the first.
Date: Thursdaay - October 15, 2026
Time 5:45 PM
Venue: Cindelles Bookstorer
401 Watchung Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060
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LaToya Shanelle and Queen Bee have built The OWHH Show around giving women room to tell the whole story, not just the polished version.
For QCFF, they’re bringing that energy into the room live, with Melyssa Ford and Councilwoman Dr. Darcella Sessomes joining them to get into what women carry, what they survive, and what happens when they finally get to say the quiet part out loud.
Come be part of the conversation.
Duration: 120 mins
Date: Thursdaay - October 15, 2026
Time 7:30 PM
Venue: Plantbase Dispensary
148 E 2nd St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Duration: 60 mins
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GRAMMY winning music producer turned film producer, Two Lewis shares what it takes to greenlight your own project from the first spark of an idea to development, production, and final release.This candid conversation will explore how independent creators can move beyond waiting for permission, build the right team, overcome production obstacles, and turn a concept into a completed project.
Date: Sunday - October 18, 2026
Time:11:45 AM
Venue: Plainfield Library
800 Park Avenue, Plainfield NJ 07060
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Duration: 60 mins
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A powerful conversation with independent media voices examining how they have shaped culture, amplified underrepresented stories and are building the future of entertainment journalism and commentary
Date: Sunday - October 18, 2026
Time:12:45 PM
Venue: Plainfield Library
800 Park Avenue, Plainfield NJ 07060
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Duration: 60 mins
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Featured discussion on film & television growth in New Jersey, understanding New Jersey film tax incentives, legal considerations for film productions, production accounting & more
Date: Sunday - October 18, 2026
Time:4:00 PM
Venue: Plainfield Library
800 Park Avenue, Plainfield NJ 07060
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