Saturday, January 23, 2027 – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!Shorts Program

When a mirror becomes a gateway to the unconscious, the character is pulled into a distorted labyrinth of identity, memory, and existential terror. In a world where reality dissolves into hallucination and reflection becomes confrontation, the character spirals deeper into the abyss of the mind. Mirror Sickness explores psychological dissociation, alienation, and the horror of losing one’s sense of self. 2026; 5 min.

Mirror Sickness

When a mirror becomes a gateway to the unconscious, the character is pulled into a distorted labyrinth of identity, memory, and existential terror.

"I'll bring Shiro to you. I promise!" Jin, the cat, made this promise to Mugi, who is deeply sad about losing her beloved dog, Shiro. Jin loves Mugi very much and, after hearing the story of the "Rainbow Bridge" from his owner Aki, he decides to take Mugi to meet Shiro at the Rainbow Bridge. Can Jin heal Mugi's sadness? With the help of nearby pigeons and squirrels, Jin's great plan is now underway.

BRIDGE -My Little Friends-

A man pauses at the edge of a garden, where small, ordinary moments reveal an enchanted world at peace.&nbsp;Scored to the "Intermezzo" from "Cavalleria rusticana" by Pietro Mascagni, the film becomes what might be called an intermezzo of its own – a brief and somewhat unfashionable pause in an otherwise busy world. 2026; 3 min.

The Garden

A man pauses at the edge of a garden, where small, ordinary moments reveal an enchanted world at peace.

This short animation provides a haunting look at human indifference. The entire story unfolds inside a moody, dimly lit 1930s European café, where elegant patrons and their children sit in a bubble of willful ignorance. Dressed in slightly surreal elegance —highlighted by striking pops of red, like a woman’s cloche hat and a central character's crimson coat—they spend their time smoking, gossiping, and lounging in total comfort. 2026; 3 min

Pleasant Afternoon

This short animation provides a haunting look at human indifference.

Third music video of the Performances series, this music video is made of footage from 4 different concerts, hand paints and hand edited. Made in close collaboration with Shannon and The Clams, this video is dedicated to Shannon's formidable resilience reinforced by the beautiful osmosis shared with Cody, Will and Nate.

Life Is Unfair - Shannon And The Clams

Third music video of the Performances series, this music video is made of footage from 4 different concerts, hand paints and hand edited.

Adolescence becomes evolution when a young boy discovers the migration of the striped bass as he seeks escape from the New Jersey suburbs in this witty, endearing coming of age story. 2026; 5 min.

Rockfish

Adolescence becomes evolution when a young boy discovers the migration of the striped bass as he seeks escape from the New Jersey suburbs in this witty, endearing coming of age story.

A man wakes up with fish inside his stomach that bite him. Seeking relief, he follows sketchy men into an underground fish-fighting bar, only to realize that embracing his inner creatures is the key to his freedom.

Fish in My Stomach

A man wakes up with fish inside his stomach that bite him. Seeking relief, he follows sketchy men into an underground fish-fighting bar, only to realize that embracing his inner creatures is the key to his freedom.

In a world of obstacles and mazes, Mnema tries to find her way into each level of a video game. Between reality and fantasy, Mnema hears the testimonies of women who once were in her place as she seeks control in a patriarchal world.

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Mnema

In a world of obstacles and mazes, Mnema tries to find her way into each level of a video game.

A sexy and very combustible experimental film! 2026; 6 min.

BURNBURNBURN

A sexy and very combustible experimental film

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The 45th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival will be taking place between January 22-February 28, 2027. The Festival will be a hybrid as we will be presenting it online as well as doing select in-person screenings at Rutgers University. Almost all the films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date. VOD start times are at 12 Midnight Eastern USA. Each General Admission Ticket or Festival Pass purchased is good for both the virtual and the in-person shows when both are offered. The in-person screenings will be held in Voorhees Hall #105/Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ beginning at 5PM or 7PM on their show date. General Admission Ticket=$15 Per Program; Festival All Access Pass=$100; In-Person Only Student Ticket=$10 Per Program.     

Welcome to the Fall 2026 New Jersey Film Festival! The 45th Bi-annual Festival will be taking place place between September 4-October 4. The Festival will be presenting the Festival online VOD as well as doing select in-person screenings.

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.