Submissions are now open for the inaugural edition of the Montclair Film Festival.  MFF will be accepting feature films (55 min. or longer) for the following program strands:

COMEDY COMPETITION – These films showcase a wide range of comedic expression including independent, international, documentary, and animation. They are eligible for a jury prize.

FICTION SHOWCASE – Films surveying outstanding achievements in American and International fiction.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE – Films surveying outstanding achievements in contemporary documentary making.

NEW JERSEY SPOTLIGHT – Films about NJ or with NJ connected talent.

FAMILY FILMS – Films for all ages.

SHORT FILMS (55 min or less in length) are eligible for MFF’s “New Jersey Spotlight” section, dedicated to films about NJ or with NJ connected talent.

Here are some key deadlines:

Earlybird deadline: Jan. 27
Regular deadline: Feb. 10
Late deadline: Feb. 24
WAB special deadline: March 2 

The Festival will take place May 2 -6, 2012.