Now enterting into our 2nd year, held live in Sparta, New Jersey, and run by the festival programmers of the New Jersey Documentary Film Festival, the FOURTH WALL FILM FESTIVAL is open to ALL types of films; Drama, Comedy, Animation, SCI-FI, Family, Horror, Student- you name it- if it's good, we want to see it! This will be a 2-day Festival; Saturday & Sunday!
Looking for both Shorts and Features!

We also offer a block devoted specifically to New Jersey / Homegrown Films/filmmakers!

Awards & Prizes

Physical Awards/Trophies will be given for;
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Actor (Male or Female)
(Some festivals, when you win- ask YOU to pay for the award that you've won, and it's never cheap! We GIVE you an award- you don't pay for it. HOWEVER- if you are not present at the festival to receive an award, you will be asked to cover the shipping if you want it sent to you)
We also award Award Winner Laurels to;
Best Student Film
Best Ensemble
Best Homegrown (NJ) Film
Best Director
Best Editing
Best Screenplay
Best International Film

Rules & Terms

RULES
All genres/forms accepted. Seeking all types of films
Both Short and Feature length films will be considered.
All foreign-language works MUST be subtitled in English to be considered.

SUBMISSION ELIGIBILITY
- All submissions must have been completed after January 1, 2023.
- Short films are up to 45 minutes. Feature length films are 46 minutes or longer.
- We place no restrictions on your work in terms of premiere status
- Applicants may submit as many entries as they wish, as long as each entry has a separate entry form and fee.
- Features must not be available online as a DVD or digital download/link for purchase. They also must not have been broadcast on television in the United States or screened theatrically in the United States prior to October 1st 2021.
- All films must be submitted in English or with English subtitles.
- By submitting to us, you give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience. You are also giving us permission to promote clips and stills from your film on social media, based on the press kits you provide us with.
- Official Selection: Films selected for screening will be notified via email.
- We cannot provide refunds.
- We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions at any time.
FILMS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA ONLINE SCREENER ONLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PORTALS:
- FilmFreeway and its video player;
- Vimeo with its current password protected private link;
- YouTube as an unlisted link.
Passwords must not be changed until submissions have closed and notification of program films is announced.
16 Reviews
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  • Emily Fine

    Amazing vibes and cool people!

    June 2025
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  • Liisa Halloran

    I wasn't able to attend in person this year but the communication from the organizers was amazing! Thank you so much for awarding my film "Soft Life." with the Best Student Film Award!

    March 2025
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  • Magic Dog Productions

    This is a great new fest run by lovely people. Thanks for a great screening!

    March 2025
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  • Lewis Charlesworth

    Wonderful, relatively new, festival. Warm, welcoming, good communicators. We were very proud to receive Best Screenplay at the 2025 awards, for Empty Nesters.

    March 2025
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  • Peter Galipeau

    I was so pleased to part of the NJ Fourth Wall FF. The venue was warm and professional, and our block was filled with thought provoking, funny, and sensitive films. The house was filled with film makers and guests alike, so nice to see. There was a Q&A after and that is such an important part of any fest, so often ignored. Joshua and Jessica's communication was excellent, including local eateries nearby. All in all a well run and worthy festival, so proud to have been a part of it.

    March 2025
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