Fred Richani covers the 2023 Garden State Film Festival! For more info: https://www.gsff.org/. This episode originally aired on TSC News TV on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN Lifestyle Channel).

GSFF Interview Time Stamps: 00:00 GSFF Director Lauren Concar Sheehy Interview, 04:16 Dinner Talk creators Lou Politan, Paul Perrina Interview, 12:10 What A Trap filmmaker Harrison Lum Interview

About The Garden State Film Festival: The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) is an annual event that celebrates the art of filmmaking in New Jersey. The festival is known for its diverse selection of films, ranging from short films to full-length features, and its commitment to showcasing emerging, diverse, and established talent in the industry.

The GSFF is a multi-day festival that takes place in various locations throughout New Jersey. The festival attracts filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts from all over the world. The 2023 edition had a jam-packed schedule of screenings, workshops, panels, and networking events.

One of the highlights of the festival is the film screenings. The festival showcases a wide range of films, including independent films, student films, documentaries, and foreign films. The films are selected by a panel of judges who are experts in the field of filmmaking. The selected films are then screened at various venues throughout the festival.

In addition to the film screenings, the festival also features a series of workshops and panels that provide valuable insights into the world of filmmaking. These workshops and panels are conducted by industry professionals and cover topics such as screenwriting, directing, producing, and acting.

The GSFF also hosts an awards ceremony, where the best films and filmmakers are recognized for their achievements.