Hackettstown Film Festival
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The Hackettstown Film Festival is a small but growing film event hosted by the Hackettstown Center for the Arts, a nonprofit arts organization in Hackettstown, New Jersey. It screens independent feature-length films and runs two themed editions each year, with the spring festival focused on comedy, action, drama, and documentary films, and the fall festival centered on horror and supernatural titles. The festival is notable for being intimate yet prestigious, with industry professionals judging submissions and cash and sponsor prizes awarded to filmmakers and screenwriters.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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