Tier 3
Asbury Park, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Garden State Film Festival was founded to promote the art of filmmaking on all levels by showcasing a wide variety of film, video and animated works as well as provide educational programs in the creative arts to the public by industry leaders.
The main submission deadline for Garden State Film Festival is around 1 November 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Garden State Film Festival costs from USD 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Garden State Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Garden State Film Festival takes place in Asbury Park, United States.
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