Newark Short Film Awards Is Back For 2021 With Free Programs

Newark NJ

04 October, 2021

12:08 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — Filmmakers from five countries will be putting their creativity on display at a short film award ceremony in Newark this week. The Newark Short Film Awards and I'm So Newark will hold their 2021 program on Friday, Oct. 8 and Saturday, Oct. 9. This year's events are free to the public (with required pre-registration). Attendees must wear a mask at all events. This year's program partner and host location is Gallery Aferro, located at 73 Market Street. The event is sponsored in part by Sony Pictures Entertainment. For more information about this year's event, including film lineups and registration information, visit www.newarkshortfilmawards.com. An after-party and comedy show will be hosted on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Neptune's Bar & Grill, 304 University Avenue. Organizers said: "The 2021 Newark Short Film Awards will feature 36 short film selections, including a special student short film block. Playwright Richard Wesley, Sony Pictures Television executive Dr. Jennifer Turner, and actor JD Williams will speak on this year's "The Business of Movie Making Panel", while acting coach Wendy McKenzie will lead this year's Actor's Gym workshop. Additional activities include interactive artwork, professional headshots, and the opening ceremony and networking reception." Organizers added: "The Newark Short Film Awards offers a unique opportunity for attendees to dive deeper into the art of the short, as well as filmmaking overall. Participants from the tri-state area, and beyond, gather to network with industry professionals, attend career enhancing workshops, panels and more. This year's event received submissions from filmmakers in five countries." This year marks the fourth Newark Short Film Awards program and is the event's return to being held completely in-person. "We are excited to support the up-and-coming filmmaker and our event is committed to providing opportunities for the community to display their work and network." said Newark Short Film Awards founder Matthew Williams. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page.