Program areas at MFF
Exhibition: the organizations exhibition programs inlcude its signature annaul Film Festival held in october, featuring 150+ Film screenings, reaching typically 25,000+ patrons over 10 days. In addition, the organization leases and operates the clairidge, a six screen movie theater with over 590 seats, and presents new theatricial releases, independent, non-fiction, studio, and classic films to our community 365 days a year. Montclair Film also operates a 65-seat theater called cinema505, which hosts performances, conversations, television tapings, screenings, classes, and more. Cinema505 is located in the home and headquarters for the organization.
Forums: these programs include the storyteller series of conversations with Film and television industry insiders; panel discussions; master classes; storytelling and improv programs inviting the audience to participate; and other programs that use Film as a springboard to explore topics and encourage conversations that are important to community partners.
Education: the organization's education programs include: year-round workshops, classes, and seminars about the craft of filmmaking, storyteling, and new media;career development opportunities; filmmaking and screenwriting competitions for young filmmakers; summer filmmaking academy classes; Film club for special needs audiences; special screenings at the clairidge for midle and high school students to generate a dsicussion about social issues; and filmmaking and other storyteling courses at middle and high schools. The organization offers scholarships to those in need to ensure these opportunities are available to all.