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The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival (RGIFF) celebrates its 13th year with an enthralling program of independent films and special events spanning three nights and two locations in Bergen County, New Jersey. The event takes place in Bergen County on April 16, 18, and 25, 2024. For tickets and info visit https://ridgewoodguildfilmfest.com/
Sunday, April 14, 2024: RGIFF Preview and Filmmaker Q&A at the Westwood Public Library 49 Park Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07676. 2:45 p.m. Register here: Westwood Public Library
Enjoy screenings of a dozen RGIFF films plus exclusive Q&As with select filmmakers.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024: International Films at the Ridgewood Public Library
125 N. Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. 6:45 p.m.
RGIFF’s short films, documentaries, animations and select international entries from Japan, Australia, Germany, the UK and more will be screened this evening.
Thursday, April 18, 2024: World Film Night at the Ridgewood Public Library 125 N. Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. 6:30 p.m. Register here: Ridgewood Public Library
This evening event spotlights two films from France beginning with a short followed by a feature length movie: The Taste of Things, France’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards®. This romantic drama stars the legendary Juliette Binoche and Benoit Magimel as chef and gourmand and chronicles their long-term relationship while intertwining the exquisite meals they create with their love for each other.
Thursday, April 25, 2024: Main Program at Westwood Cinemas (NEW VENUE)
RGIFF is pleased to announce Westwood Cinemas as the new venue for this year’s Main Program. 182 Center Ave, Westwood, NJ 07676.
Highlights of the Main Program include:
6-7 p.m. – Arrivals and interviews on the RGIFF Red Carpet
7-10 p.m. – Film Screenings and Q&A sessions with select filmmakers
*Student filmmaker submissions will be showcased from 4-5:15 p.m., followed by student interviews on the Red Carpet and a networking event.
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Harlan Coben Q&A
Harlan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading storytellers with over eighty million books in print worldwide, including his award-winning Myron Bolitar series. Several of his books have gone on to be developed into Netflix original series, including the #1 global hit Fool Me Once, The Stranger, The Innocent, Gone for Good, The Woods, Stay Close, and Hold Tight, as well as the Amazon Prime series adaptation of Shelter.
This romantic comedy tells the tale of a human bride and zombie groom as they hold their dream wedding in New Jersey during the zombie apocalypse. Written by Greg D’Alessandro and directed by Micah Khan, the film features a large ensemble cast that includes Cheri Oteri (Saturday Night Live), Seth Gilliam (The Walking Dead), Heather Matarazzo (Scream, Princess Diaries), Kevin Chamberlin (Jessie), Siobhan Fallon Hogan (Men in Black), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Ajay Naidu (Office Space), and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, among others.
Screening of Daughter of Mine - A Documentary on a Bergen County Women who turned Tragedy into Activism
This documentary short film from critically acclaimed filmmaker Vanessa Martino recounts how one New Jersey family’s tragedy and a mother’s determination to keep her daughter’s abuser in prison impacted an entire community and helped make landmark changes to the justice system.
After Party/Networking - Public Invited
The 13th Annual Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival After Party and Awards Ceremony will be held immediately following the conclusion of the main program on Thursday, April 25. This networking and celebratory event takes place at The Iron Horse in Westwood, NJ from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For more details and to purchase tickets to this year’s festival, please visit ridgewoodguildfilmfest.com.
Schedule of Films:
SUNDAY APRIL 14, 2024 FROM 3:00 – 5:00PM AT WESTWOOD LIBRARY
2:45 Red Carpet – photographs and interviews in front of the step-and-repeat
3:00 Opening remarks by Jim Suozzo, Film Committee Chairman
3:05 SET 1
MugShot 1:47
Exit 5:13
Captive 11:20
Haunted for Life: Encounter 5:53
Upon Return 3:55
Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival Documentary 13:48
Trailer for Daughter of Mine 0:17
Trailer for The Zombie Wedding 1:40
3:50 Q&A WITH GREG D’ALESSANDRO, WRITER/PRODUCER OF ZOMBIE WEDDING
3:54 SET 2
Anna McGee’s Wild Ride 1:36
American Dream 2.55
MEVO: From Farm to Feast 8:45
The Self-Described Narrative of the Marvelous Travels … 25:44
Past Prologue 13:35
Generations of Homemade Happiness 3:18
4:55 Q&A WITH FILMMAKERS GLENN ALLEN AND BRYAN HUTH & KATE BAXLEY
TUESDAY APRIL 16, 2024 FROM 6:45 – 9:00PM AT RIDGEWOOD LIBRARY (INTERNATIONAL NIGHT)
7:00 Opening remarks by Executive Director Tony Damiano and Film Committee Chairman Jim Suozzo
7:05 SET 1
Anna McGee’s Wild Ride 1:36
Please Call Me 5:52
Melody 7:54
Captive 11:20
Exit 5:13
Renata (FC) 5:15
In Four Years 10:00
7:53 Q&A WITH SELECT FILMMAKERS
7:58 SET 2
Demi-Goddesses 7:25
Limpiabotas 19:27
Pailet 32:10
THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2024 FROM 6:30 – 9:30PM AT RIDGEWOOD LIBRARY (WORLD FILM NIGHT)
6:30 Reception
7:00 Opening remarks by Roberta Panjwani, Assistant Director of Programming at Ridgewood Library
7:05 Opening remarks by Executive Director Tony Damiano and Film Committee Chairman Jim Suozzo
7:10 The Forest of Souls (a short film from France) 5:00
7:15 The Taste of Things (a feature-length film from France) 2:15:00
About The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival
The Ridgewood Guild International Film Festival (RGIFF) has become a renowned showcase for independent filmmakers from around the world. Now in its 13th year, the festival maintains its small-town feel while expanding its scope to include independent films, documentaries, foreign-language films, student shorts, animations, and music videos by local, national, and global filmmakers. RGIFF programming includes screenings and premieres, as well as exclusive interviews and panels with famous and emerging filmmakers and actors.
Notable attendees at past RGIFF have included Oscar®-nominated actors Eric Roberts and Danny Aiello, SAG Award® nominee David Krumholtz, two-time Tony Award® winner Christian Borle, and several cast members from The Sopranos. This year, RGIFF welcomes best-selling author and storyteller Harlan Coben to its event.
FOR INFO AND TICKETS: https://ridgewoodguildfilmfest.com/
For RGIFF press inquiries, please contact: Jim Suozzo jcsuozzo@yahoo.com 917.566.7473 Tony Damiano ridgewoodguildnj@gmail.com 201.602.2279