Now entering into our 4th 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 Film
Best Actor (Male or Female)
Best Homegrown (NJ) Film
Best Student Film
(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 Ensemble
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best International Film
Best Animated 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, 2025.
- Short films are up to 40 minutes. Feature length films are 41 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.
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  • Vincenzo LaPilusa

    I had a great time! Thank you for inviting me!

    March 2026
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  • Margaret Renner

    This was such a fun experience. There were so many different films shown and it was really great getting to see other actors excited to see themselves onscreen. There were also many really amazing animated shorts that surprised me.

    March 2026
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  • Mark Clauburg

    Great venue with good picture and sound. Festival directors are very organized and personable. Sparta is a cool little town to visit. Highly recommended.

    March 2026
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  • Larry Rosen

    Nice venue, good lineup, engaged audience, lots of little touches that make it a fun event. Joshua and Jessica go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome.

    March 2026
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  • Jeff Clark, Jr.

    The place was packed, the audience was engaging and there was a great lineup of films for the last Block of the night. Highly recommend!

    March 2026
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