Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Film & Video

Mission: The Garden State Film Festival was founded to promote the art of film making on all levels by showcasing a wide variety of film, video and animated works as well as provide educational programs in the creative arts to the public by industry leaders. The Garden State Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. When writing, or changing your will, please remember The Garden State Film Festival.

Target demographics: GSFF is a springboard for aspiring and seasoned filmmakers. We are a platform for film makers and distributors which serve many purposes from being a marketplace to promote social causes. Film festivals are a cultural showcase of the ideology of film makers. The appreciation received through film festivals encourages the film makers and motivates the budding talent.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 50 students, our military, our seniors.

Geographic areas served: GSFF is an international film festival that has year round events with a annual event in Asbury Park, New Jersey each spring.

Programs: Annual film festival - screening of various films from around the globe, workshops, panel discussions, open talent call all of which is open to the public as well as a school field trip. Throughout the year there are screenings for schools and seniors and Military outreach.