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Free Film Forum Series Continues this Semester in Presentation Hall

Posted in: School of Communication and Media News

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Dedicated to the growth and enrichment of the art of filmmaking, the School of Communication and Media celebrates 15 years of welcoming innovative directors, filmmakers, writers, producers, journalists, and comedians with the opportunity to showcase their professional development and share insights of the filmmaking industry.

Located in the School of Communication and Media’s Presentation Hall (SCM 1040) weekly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., the Fall 2022 Film Forum screenings are free and open to all Montclair State students and the public. Each event consists of a short screening of the filmmaker’s production followed by a Q&A.

Incoming or current students interested in learning more about our Filmmaking BFA major, can learn more here. Here is the schedule for the semester, which is subject to change:

September 13, 2022
Marijuana Minutes
Ryan Moore, Writer/Director
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September 20, 2022
To Live and Die in Alabama
Abby Ellin, Journalist, Writer/Producer
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September 27, 2022
Game of Thrones
Michael Slovis, Director/DP
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October 11, 2022
18 ½
Dan Mirvish, Filmmaker
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October 18, 2022
Episode of Manifest
Michael Smith, Director
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October 25, 2022
Know Fear
Jamison LoCasio, Filmmaker
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November 1, 2022
The Bengali
Kavery Kaul, Filmmaker
Trailer

November 8, 2022
The Shanghai String Quartet: Behind the Strings
Michael Peroff, Filmmaker
Trailer

November 15, 2022
As We See It
Jason Katims, Writer/Producer
Trailer

November 22, 2022
Flatbush Misdemeanors
Dan Perlman, Writer/Director & Comedian
Trailer

November 29, 2022
TBD

December 6, 2022
Addicted to Life
Pola Rapaport, Writer/Director
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Story by Rayane Yamout