Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Categories: Short Films, Narrative
Venue: Red Bank Middle School

A compilation of some of the best short films discovered by our programmers. A mix of the comedic and dramatic, this short program takes the audience on an emotional ride through situations wher… Learn More

Thursday, 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Categories: Short Films, Documentary
Venue: Red Bank Middle School

A compilation of some of the best documentary short films discovered by our programmers, never before seen in New Jersey. This program, entitled ‘Intersections,’ explores the intersections between l… Learn More

Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Documentary
Venue: Red Bank Middle School

In a country torn apart by political and economic upheaval, a team of young women finds refuge in a sport that rises above their personal poverty and gendered social status. But when this new socce… Learn More

Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Categories: Street Cred Selects, Documentary
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

Join us for this special film screening and Q&A and complimentary food and fresh water outside the theater after the film, co-hosted by Clean Water Action and Rethink Disposable. Directed by… Learn More

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Jersey Creations, Street Cred Selects, Narrative
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

New Jersey Spotlight Special Screening directed and produced by Rob Margolies, starring: Zachery Byrd, Jason Mewes, Randy Quaid, Jessie Carter, Ashley Johnson and Will Rogers, featuring Red Bank native J… Learn More

Thursday, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Venue: Jamian’s Food & Drink

Thursday Night Party honors one of Red Bank’s favorite Jersey eateries. Sponsored by Flying Fish Brewing Company, fun giveaways will be going down all night Jamian’s outdoor patio will be popping… Learn More

Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Venue: Two River Theater

(Passholders and students enter for free) We invite attending, aspiring, and student filmmakers to come and inquire about the challenges, possible pitfalls, and war stories of all phases of produc… Learn More

Friday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Venue: Two River Theater

Students and passholders enter free as the Indie Street Institute presents an in-school program, in which we invite guests to workshops that can help them navigate the real world of filmmaking… Learn More

Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Documentary
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

In ‘Modified,’ the filmmaker and her mother embark on a poignant investigative journey to find out why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not labeled on food products in the United States and … Learn More

Friday, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Narrative
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

Upon arriving at an idyllic retreat for the terminally suicidal, a young woman finds herself investigating a mysterious death away from the watchful eye of the enigmatic doctor and his wife. Wri… Learn More

Friday, 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Categories: Short Films, Narrative
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

A collection of some of the most impressive narrative short films discovered by our programmers. This collection of shorts brings you on a dramatic and at times comedic exploration of what can happ… Learn More

Friday, 6:40 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Jersey Creations, Narrative
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

“Life is simpler in black and white.” This line, uttered midway through ‘Bored in the USA,’ could well serve as the film’s thesis statement. Following the budding friendship of Kelly (Kelly Lloyd,… Learn More

Friday, 8:40 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Documentary
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

Directed by Ali Cotterill and produced by Christa Orth, ‘North Pole, NY’ is a documentary about Santa’s Workshop, one of the very first theme parks in the U.S. Battling against a changing economy, the d… Learn More

Friday, 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Venue: Elks Lodge

Passholders/filmmakers’ party with limited single tickets available. ​Santa may make an appearance, so this should be one of our best celebrations yet. Filmmakers from multiple films and industry p… Learn More

(Passholders and students enter for free) Meet some of our filmmakers and special guests as they discuss how finding their voice and doc filmmaking is changing in the current landscape of our coun… Learn More

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Venue: Two River Theater

Students and passholders enter free for Indie Street Institute, where guests find workshops that can help them navigate the real world of filmmaking … Learn More

DOC SHORTS PROGRAM B: ‘COAST TO COAST’

Saturday, 11:10 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Categories: Short Films, Documentary
Venue: Two River Theater

Our competition short documentaries reveal that sometimes the most impactful human stories are right in front of our eyes. “Coast to Coast” takes us on a journey across our land through tales of p… Learn More

JERSEY SHORTS PROGRAM

Saturday, 12 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Categories: Jersey Creations, Short Films, Narrative
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

A collection of some of our favorite in-competition narrative shorts by New Jersey filmmakers and actors. Audience voting: Films include ‘We Have Your Wife,’ ‘Holding,’ ‘Death… Learn More

Saturday, 1:20 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Street Cred Selects, Documentary
Venue: Two River Theater
A large number of free tickets are available to this community screening. Please only reserve seats if you know you will be able to attend. When Chinese filmmaker Nanfu Wang meets a young Americ… Learn More

Saturday, 2 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Documentary
Venue: Detour Gallery

‘Instant Dreams’ is a feature documentary by Willem Baptist (‘Wild Boar,’ ‘I’m Never Afraid’) about the fascination and love for Polaroids. When Polaroid announced the end of instant film in 2008, the l… Learn More

Saturday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Documentary
Venue: Two River Theater

‘Hurley’ is the story of American racing legend Hurley Haywood, who speaks for the first time about being gay in the 1970’s macho world of motor sports, and sets the record straight about his relat… Learn More

Saturday, 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Categories: Short Films, Experimental
Venue: Detour Gallery

From 16mm to 8mm, remixed archival footage, to newly shot live action narratives, ISFF’s first-ever program of experimental short films will explore the nuances of analog nostalgia, choosing film a… Learn More

Saturday, 5:40 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Narrative
Venue: Two River Theater

A generational portrait of Spain’s youth in a time of crisis, ‘Nosotros’ follows a group of five friends during the weekend of the Spanish presidential election held in December, 2015. Director: … Learn More

Saturday, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Venue: Two River Theater

In between films at Two River Theater, enjoy some complimentary brews from Flying Fish Brewery and Red Tank Brewery in the state-of-the-art lounge/lobby. Talking with filmmakers will help prime… Learn More

Saturday, 8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Narrative
Venue: Two River Theater

Written and directed by Jim Cummings, ‘Thunder Road’ is an adaptation from the ISFF and Sundance award-winning short film, and the feature has already won the Jury Award at SXSW in 2018. Synopsis:… Learn More

Saturday, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Venue: Urban Coalhouse

After the screening of ‘Thunder Road,’ we walk over to Urban Coalhouse to celebrate the week of creativity and amazing films. Passholders, filmmakers, and special guests will not be in shortage at t… Learn More

FILMMAKERS DISCUSSION & JERSEY BREAKFAST

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Venue: Detour Gallery

Private morning brunch and coffee and an open discussion with current and future Indie Street partner filmmakers. We will focus on the pros and cons of moving from micro budgets to mid-range film… Learn More

Categories: Short Films, Animated
Venue: Red Bank Middle School

A crowd favorite, enjoy ISFF’s official selections of animated short films, everything from the comedic and childish, to the bizarre and abstract. The program will include the fol… Learn More

Sunday, 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Jersey Creations, Street Cred Selects, Documentary
Venue: Detour Gallery

‘A Year with Betty Gold,’ directed by J. McMerty (born in Red Bank), edited by Katrina Taylor and Laith Majali. Betty Gold is about to turn 80, with no plans on retiring. From her early days as Miss. … Learn More

Sunday, 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Jersey Creations, Short Films, Street Cred Selects, Documentary
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

These two unique documentaries from Jersey filmmakers will have you thinking about about heritage and community in very different ways. Learn More

Sunday, 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Street Cred Selects, Narrative
Venue: Red Bank Middle School

Written and Directed by Josephine Decker, produced by Krista Parris and Elizabeth Rao, starring Helena Howard, Molly Parker and Miranda July. World Premiere: 2018 Sundance Film Festival Run Time:… Learn More

Sunday, 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Categories: Feature Films, Narrative
Venue: Bow Tie Cinemas

Desperate for human interaction, six emotionally damaged individuals risk self respect, shedding their disillusionment in a last grasp for happiness. A cruel-world comedy populated by struggling In… Learn More

Sunday, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Categories: Short Films, Narrative
Venue: Red Bank Middle School

Change never comes from playing it safe. This block of ISFF Official narrative short film selections is a beautiful collage of human responses to leaving our comfort zones. Carro Cubeman (L…. Learn More

Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Venue: Molly Pitcher Inn

Join us for our 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony, where after much deliberation by our panel of jurors, the anticipated Franklin Awards will be handed out. Learn More