Indie Street Film Festival is a regional film and arts festival that combines its curated film selections with connective community events in order to celebrate human creativity and storytelling. ISFF is searching for films that voice high impact human stories from across all genres. We hand pick the most resourceful and innovative filmmakers from the US and across the globe to screen and connect with the engaged arts community of Red Bank and the Northeast. In the last 8 years, the festival has touted films that have also been official selections/nominees and award winners at Sundance, Slamdance, SXSW, Spirit Awards, and the Oscars.

The festival was born from a cooperative distribution platform, so focuses on education and nurturing of our filmmakers through the ever-evolving world of technology, distribution, and audience engagement, regardless of budget size and in spite of restrictive funding. Throughout the 5 day interactive festival, both filmmakers and attendees enjoy panel discussions, live art, music, education and networking events sponsored by local breweries and restaurants that provide artisanal food and drink for festival goers.

Awards & Prizes

Jury Prize Winners receive:
-A Hand-Crafted Original Franklin Award!

Official Selections receive:
- All Access Pass to attend film festival screenings, parties, workshops, and panels with industry experts.
- Official Indie Street Laurels

Rules & Terms

All films must have been completed no earlier than calendar year 2022.

Along with your submission, we would love to know:
A) Is this your first time submitting to ISFF?
B) How did you hear about ISFF?
C) What is your project's total budget?
D) Is anyone on your team a New Jersey local?
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  • Irina Arnaut

    Such a great festival, with excellent communication and a wonderful line-up. I'm really honored to have my short play at Indie Street.

    September 2024
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  • Susannah Nolan

    Thank you, Indie Street Film Festival, for placing us in a truly stellar block of films. We were really blown away by the amazing array of stories and visions all up and down the emotional scale. I cannot recommend this beautifully curated fest strongly enough. Proud to have had DON’T PICK UP in this company.

    September 2024
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  • Jeffrey Delano Davis

    Indie Street is an exceptional festival. Jay Webb, its founder, truly cares about independent movies and works tirelessly to program and promote meaningful films. This festival is a must-submit!

    September 2024
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  • Emily Clark

    Indie Street is a truly delightful festival! Try to go if you can. The organizers are so kind and welcoming, the theater is great, and Red Bank itself has a lot to offer. The quality of the films is also top notch... a wonderful experience, thank you Indie Street!

    September 2024
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  • Erin K Fleming

    Indie Street Film Festival is a must for any filmmaker. The quality and diversity of selections was impressive. Five full days of content to consume from all over the globe. Incredible location in a charming American town with easy access to theaters, restaurants, bars, and transportation. The post screening dialogue between filmmakers and the audience added to the richness of the event. Event organizers created a relaxed, engaging space for networking and relationship building.

    September 2022
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