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Madeira Beach, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Bernardsville Film Festival is an independent film festival associated with Bernardsville, New Jersey, and hosted at Bernardsville Cinema. It is notable for highlighting a varied slate of films and for creating themed programming that centers underrepresented voices, including women filmmakers, queer cinema, and filmmakers of color. Its significance lies in its role as a regional showcase and networking venue for independent filmmakers, with screenings, parties, awards, and screenplay-related events. [1][2][6]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2023
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