An ALL COMEDY film festival in New Jersey!! We will screen comedic work, both shorts and features, within ALL aspects of comedy; Romantic Comedy, Action Comedy, Horror Comedy, Slapstick, Dark Comedy, Mockumentary, Political comedy- if it's funny we want it! Films from ALL OVER THE WORLD accepted!
And for our live festival screenings, we will also have STAND UP COMICS opening some of the shows!

Awards & Prizes

Awards will be given out to:
Best Comedy Short
Best Comedy Feature
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Student Film
There will also be an Audience Choice award for Funniest 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, 2024.
- Short films are up to 39 minutes. Feature length films are 40 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 2025.
- 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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  • Matthias Schneemann

    Unfortunately I couldn't attend, but I wish I could have. The organizers were super nice, communication was great and you just know they really care about bringing good comedy to their audience.
    Hope to meet in a future edition!

    September 2025
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  • Joseph Columbo

    Excellent venue for a film festival. The theater was modern, clean, and comfortable. Film creators were treated first rate with free snacks and admission to all shows. I especially enjoyed the comics who performed in between blocks.

    September 2025
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  • Pat Battistini

    A HUGE thank you to Joshua and Jessica for the opportunity to screen our work. They really embrace and celebrate the indie filmmaker and do a wonderful job to bring in an audience. The social media presence was awesome as well. We hope to be back!!

    September 2025
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  • John Kerner

    The New Jersey Comedy Film Festival is one of my favorite festivals to participate in and attend. The venue is the perfect space for a film festival. Everyone at the festival was gracious and friendly and I met so many other film makers I was able to connect with. This is a must film festival to submit your films to..

    September 2025
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  • Jamen Meistrich

    I couldn’t be more thrilled with my experience at the New Jersey Comedy Film Festival. From start to finish, the festival was an absolute celebration of comedy filmmaking, the programming was sharp, the audiences were engaged, and the organizers went above and beyond to create a welcoming space for filmmakers.

    Having my film To Pee or Not To Pee screened among such an outstanding lineup was a true honor. The energy in the room during the screening was electric, and it was incredibly rewarding to see the film connect with the audience in real time.

    The highlight of the night was my lead actor, Evan Song, taking home the award for Best Actor. Evan’s performance was the heart of the film, and to see his talent recognized in this way was both validating and inspiring.

    The New Jersey Comedy Film Festival is a gem for filmmakers and audiences alike, it champions bold, hilarious, and heartfelt storytelling while building a supportive community around it. I left feeling proud, grateful, and motivated to keep pushing comedy forward.

    September 2025
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