The Film Institute at Montclair State

08/31/2021

If you'd like to do something different this evening...

Who doesn't like a good musical?? Today is the day!!!!

ReelAbilities Film Festival New Jersey is kicking off their Fall season with our first LIVE event of 2021!!!!!

Please join us, today 8/31/21 as ReelAbilities New Jersey kicks off their 2021 Festival with the screening of the musical, "Best Summer Ever"!!

- A high school football player is shocked to discover that the new girl in school is the same girl he fell in love with at a summer dance camp.

Location: Montclair State University, Presentation Hall located within the School of Communication and Media

Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

As always, these events are free however, registration is required.

Please register at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-summer-ever-tickets-167531510257

12/05/2020

Streaming for "Carol of the Bells", directed by Joey Travolta has been extended through Sunday, 12/6!

***Great news!! Streaming for "Carol of the Bells" has been extended through Sunday, 12/6!!***

As the holiday season gets underway, ReelAbilities New Jersey in collaboration with Montclair State University presents, "Carol of the Bells", directed by Joey Travolta!

"A young man with a troubled past seeks out his biological mother. His world is turned upside down upon discovering that she is developmentally disabled".

The bonus documentary "Let's Work" as well as a pre-recorded interview with Joey Travolta, conducted by Elaine Katz, SVP of Kessler Foundation are also available!

This event is FREE however, registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carol-of-the-bells-conversations-with-director-joey-travolta-tickets-131538183247

ReelAbilities Film Festival New Jersey is led by Montclair State University - https://bit.ly/34RNo6N and generously funded by the Kessler Foundation -www.kesslerfoundation.org

12/01/2020

ReelAbilities New Jersey is offering a great story just in time for the holidays, "Carol of the Bells", directed by Joey Travolta!!

***Streaming 12/1-12/3***

These events are all FREE however registration is required, please click on the Eventbrite link below to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/reelabilities-nj-2020-film-festival-31595923023

As the holiday season gets underway, ReelAbilities New Jersey in collaboration with Montclair State University presents, "Carol of the Bells", directed by Joey Travolta!

"A young man with a troubled past seeks out his biological mother. His world is turned upside down upon discovering that she is developmentally disabled".

***Streaming begins today, 12/1 thru Thursday, 12/3***

The bonus documentary "Let's Work" as well as a pre-recorded interview with Joey Travolta, conducted by Elaine Katz, SVP of Kessler Foundation are also available!

These events are all FREE however registration is required, please click on the Eventbrite link below to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/reelabilities-nj-2020-film-festival-31595923023

ReelAbilities Film Festival New Jersey is led by Montclair State University - https://bit.ly/34RNo6N and generously funded by the Kessler Foundation -www.kesslerfoundation.org

11/23/2020

Continuing to support our partners at ReelAbilities New Jersey as their virtual film festival continues Tuesday, 11/24 with, "Vision Portraits"!

ReelAbilities New Jersey "Virtual" Film Festival continues next Tuesday, 11/24 with our premiere of the documentary "Vision Portraits", streaming from Montclair State University!

"Vision Portraits" offers an in-depth exploration of the creative paths of blind and visually impaired artists including a photographer, dancer, writer and filmmaker. Please join us for “Conversations With…” filmmaker Rodney Evans, a live event via Zoom: Tuesday, November 24 at 6:00PM

[VISION PORTRAITS will be available for streaming 11/22-11/24]

This event is FREE however, registration is required, please click on the Eventbrite link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/reelabilities-nj-2020-film-festival-31595923023

For more information on all events presented by our partners, please click on the ReelAbilities NJ page here:

https://reelabilities.org/newjersey/schedule/

ReelAbilities Film Festival New Jersey is led by Montclair State University - https://bit.ly/34RNo6N and generously funded by the Kessler Foundation -www.kesslerfoundation.org

11/22/2020

Continuing to support our partners at ReelAbilities New Jersey as their virtual film festival continues Tuesday, 11/24 with, "Vision Portraits"!

11/18/2020

11/18/2020

Hello to all, this is Miko Castillo, hoping that you all are well, safe and healthy. Missing our "real" time together but looking forward to those days again soon!

In support of our partner, ReelAbilities Film Festival New Jersey, we wanted to share this "virtual" event (as well as many more to come) with you all.

I have streamed this series "Blind Love" and let me tell you..., it is fantastic!!

Hoping that you all will be interested in registering to view this docuseries and joining us tomorrow (11/19) as we take part with the LIVE chat, "Conversations With...," at 6:30pm via Zoom!!

Chat with filmmaker Patty Zagarella, director Ben Wolf and the entire cast!!

You'll find all of the information within the post, remain well!!

Best,
Miko

11/15/2020

Please feel free to join us as we support the ReelAbilities New Jersey "Virtual" Film Festival 2020!!

If you love everything about reality shows.., you'll really enjoy the docuseries, "Blind Love"!

This series follows the journey of four single, blind millennials on their quest for love.

The series will be available for streaming from 11/17-11/19 and you may also join us LIVE on Thursday, 11/19 at 6:30pm for "Conversations With...," as we chat the the filmmaker, director and cast!!

This event is FREE however, registration is required.

11/12/2020

ReelAbilities programs have been presented in multiple locations across New Jersey since 2014. In 2017, the Office of Education and Community Outreach in the College of the Arts at Montclair State University, in partnership with Kean University, and JCC MetroWest, expanded the reach of ReelAbilities...

03/25/2020

Hello to all..., we have been a tad quiet trying to adjust to our new (hopefully temporary) "norm". Saying that we are all in this together is truly an understatement.

All of us here at The Film Institute wanted to take a moment to send our thoughts and well wishes to you all. Hoping that you are remaining safe and sane during this time, sending positive vibes and looking forward to better days, soon!

Be safe!!