Years running: 14 (since 2011)
Golden Door
International Film Festival of Jersey City.
About
Jersey City has become the premiere destination in New Jersey. Next door to NYC, this four day film festival holds the opportunity for filmmakers, actors and crew to network with colleagues and share their work with the public in the heart of the indie filmmaking landscape. Screenings, after parties and gala celebrations all take place within some of the most beautiful local treasures Jersey City has to offer. GDIFF affords all filmmakers the opportunity to be on an equal platform; from the burgeoning filmmaker to some of the most well known actors and established directors and producers today. Indeed, we set out to achieve this from the day the organization was established. GDIFF has also become one of the most important outlets for raising awareness for Autism and other disabilities through film. Additionally, we wish to bring focus to this great city's resurgence as a player in the film industry within the NY metropolitan area.
Awards
Feature Film Winner gets a week free Camera and lighting package in the NYC area
Rules
- All sibmissions MUST be a North New Jersey premiere.
- Submit via Filmfreeway.
- No form of disc (DVD, BLURAY etc) is accepted for the submissions process.
Premiere Requirements
City premiere required.
Jury and Organizers
Bill Sorvino (FOUNDER)
Michele Sorvino (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
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- Opening DateAugust 21, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineOctober 27, 2023
- Official DeadlineJanuary 12, 2024
- Late DeadlineMarch 15, 2024
- NotificationsMay 10, 2024
- Event Dates20 — 22 June 2024
Narrative feature 60 minutes or longer.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
Any genre any length.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
Any genre any length. Must be a Hudson County High School student .
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Earlybird Deadline — $40
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Official Deadline — $40
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Late Deadline — $40
Any genre.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
Films that were made specifically to raise awareness about a given issue. For example Autism, Bullying, Saving landmarks or open spaces etc.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
Web series, tv pilots
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
Short film narrative, up to 45 minutes.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
Any genre, any length.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
Student Film
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
Documentary any length.
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Earlybird Deadline — $45
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $65
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