Grove Film Festival was created to offer a fun relaxed festival atmosphere, showcasing quality independent films, while offering networking opportunities in a fun upbeat setting. The diverse array of films, selected by a committee, includes features and shorts from all genres, as well as documentaries, music videos and screenplays. The festival is hosted in Jersey City New Jersey; with an after party following the screenings, that includes networking for actors and filmmakers.

Our festival will be a one night event, with films screening in the screening room of the Brightside Tavern in Jersey City. Following the screenings will be a chance for filmmakers and actors to mingle, followed by an after party. Food and Beverages are available during the screenings and after.

Awards & Prizes

The Audience Choice Award is determined by the festival attendees voting.

Winning and nominated screenplays will be listed on our website.

Rules & Terms

Grove FILM FESTIVAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Grove Film Festival competition categories are open to the United States and International entries.
2. All entries must submit preview screeners on DVD (NTSC) or Blu-Ray or via online through FilmFreeway. Any other method must receive prior approval from the festival.
3. Foreign language entries must have English language subtitles.
4. Entries must have been completed in the past 5 years.
5. Applicants may submit as many entries as they wish, as long as each entry has a separate entry form and fee.
6. Entries must include contact information, submission tracking #, and both an email address and phone number if possible, on all DVD and Blu-Ray submissions.
7. For DVD and Blu-Ray submissions, please submit in sturdy containers and/or bubble wrap to avoid damage. No fiber filled envelopes. DVD and Blu-Ray submissions will not be returned to the submitters.
8. Grove Film Festival has the right to screen any film or projects submitted to the Grove Film Festival without paying screening fees.
9. In order to receive an award trophy or certificate, the project's producer or director must be present, unless a physical festival is not held.
10. If officially selected, it is the responsibility of the submitter to send the festival their film in DVD, Blu-Ray, or digital download format.
11. Screening copies will not be returned to the submitter, unless a pre-paid return mailer is included.
12. All decisions made by the festival are final and at their discretion.

Payments can be made through FilmFreeway by credit card, or by check or money order. If payment is not made by credit card through FilmFreeway, the submission must also include a check or money order of the appropriate funds made out to: Grove Film Festival. Submission fees are non-refundable.

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  • Javier Navarrete

    Great experience and will be submitting in the future.

    July 2022
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  • Ron Basci

    Excellent communication along with abundant networking opportunities in a in a convivial setting make this festival one I heartily recommend. Proud to have had my, "Freddy, The Handyman" screened and recognized there.

    July 2022
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  • Robert Craig

    What a great film festival this is. I'm so happy to have found them on FilmFreeway! The festival director was so kind, prompt and responsive when I had some questions. I highly recommend this film festival to anyone that has a film or screenplay.

    March 2022
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  • John Kerner

    The Grove Film Festival is held at a cool venue (Brightside Tavern) and met so many other talented filmmakers. It was a great night.

    March 2022
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  • Aric Grooms

    What an evening! We are so grateful for Grove FF for selecting our first feature film, MidLife to be screened in their festival. It was such a blessing to be able to gather with some of our cast and crew to watch the film together on the big screen. Because of issues with the pandemic, this was the first time some of our cast (including the lead actress) was able to see the film in person on the big screen!

    Grove FF made everyone present feel so welcome. The venue was so accommodating and it created a great atmosphere for all the filmmakers.

    We were also shocked that the festival named our film 'Best Film'. Although we do love our story and production, we found it a surprise because of the quality of the other films they screened. there so many amazing films!

    We highly recommend Grove Film Festival and hope to be a part of another very soon!

    December 2021
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