Get your film seen beyond the festival.
Selected films at A Lyte in the Dark are featured on television, showcased online, and considered for theatrical screening at the Princeton Garden Theatre.
⭐ IMDb-qualifying festival — official selections are eligible for IMDb listing recognition.
If you’re looking for more than a one-time screening, A Lyte in the Dark is built to give your work ongoing visibility and usable exposure.
We provide filmmakers with multi-platform exposure, not just a slot in a lineup:
• 📺 Broadcast Feature (Community TV)
Your film is included in The Fish Bowl, a curated community media television series airing in New Jersey
• 🌍 Online Distribution
Episodes are released online after broadcast, giving your work continued visibility
• 🎬 Theatrical Screening (Top-Rated Films)
Highest-rated submissions screen at the Princeton Garden Theatre
• 🎤 Live Q&A + Networking
Connect with audiences and fellow filmmakers in person
• 🎉 After Party Access
Build relationships and future collaborations
We keep the process clear:
• Official Selections
→ Featured in The Fish Bowl (TV + online)
• Top-Rated Films (Jury Favorites)
→ Theatrical screening at Princeton Garden Theatre
→ Q&A + in-person festival experience
Jury Favorites receive:
• 🎞️ Theatrical screening at the 2026 festival
• 🖼️ Featured placement in official festival poster artwork
• 📣 Inclusion in festival trailer (shared across platforms)
• 📱 Dedicated filmmaker spotlight on social media
• 📜 Official digital certificate
The Fish Bowl is a curated community television series highlighting independent filmmakers and artists.
• Airs on New Jersey Comcast/Xfinity community television channels
• Presents selected works in a broadcast format
• Episodes are archived online after airing
What this means for you:
• 📺 A broadcast credit for your film
• 🎬 Inclusion in a curated program
• 🌐 Additional exposure beyond the festival audience
We support filmmakers by creating opportunities for their work to be seen across multiple platforms while building a collaborative creative community.
All submissions are considered for broadcast, theatrical screening, and online showcase opportunities.
⚠️ Important Notes
• Not all official selections will screen theatrically
• Travel and accommodations are not provided
• Filmmakers attend at their own expense