The Montclair Film Festival (MFF), a non-profit organization, exists to nurture and showcase the talents of filmmakers from around the world. The Festival will create a cultural focal point in the Township of Montclair that unites, empowers, educates and celebrates our region’s diverse community and robust artistic heritage.

Goals and objectives

• Establish, fund and curate a fun and well-organized annual film festival

• Provide a platform for filmmakers from New Jersey, US and the world

• Become a positive force in Montclair that helps fill cultural voids that are the result of recent budget cuts

• Nurture Montclair’s historical commitment to the arts by building a national and global stage that showcases the Township’s unparalleled and vibrant artistic community

• Host a series of affordable film-related events throughout the year that brings together and inspire families, students and community and business leaders

• Develop year round educational outreach, to inspire learning and expand the knowledge of cinema and the appreciation of the film making process

• Advocate for and support local Montclair businesses and create needed development and sponsorship opportunities for the community

• Utilize technology, social networking and various forums of media, to ensure a multi-platform experience

• Mobilize and empower organizations and institutions to ensure all who are interested have an opportunity to participate in MFF activities

http://www.montclairfilmfest.org