Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate stories that move us, challenge us, and bring us together. ❤️

Join us for “Plastic People”, a groundbreaking documentary that uncovers the invisible crisis of microplastics — now found in our air, water, soil… even our bodies. 🎬 Sunday, Nov. 9th - 12:30PM | Puffin Cultural Forum, Teaneck, NJ.

TIFF’s screening of ”The Librarians” is now SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased their ticket and for supporting the film festival with a social conscience. See you at the cinema! #teaneckfilmfestival #activism #makingchange #teaneck #newjersey #njfilm #nj #films #movies #thelibrarians

This Sunday, Nov 9th at 12PM! | Teaneck Cinemas How far can comedy go when reality stops being funny? “Coexistence, My Ass! is a documentary following Israeli activist-comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi that dives into the power (and limits) of humor in a divided world.

🎉 1 Day until TIFF!
There’s still time to grab tickets for Screenagers: Next Chapter— a must-see doc that opens hearts, sparks dialogue, and reminds us why community conversations matter. 🎬Sat, Nov 8th at 12 PM
📍Puffin Cultural Forum: 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ
Directed by Delaney Ruston | 63 min

TIFF’s screening “Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey” is now SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased their ticket and for supporting the film festival with a social conscience. See you at the cinema! #teaneckfilmfestival #activism #teaneck #newjersey #films #movies #beyondtheheadlines

Tickets for TIFF’s screening of “The Disappearance of Miss Scott” have SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who purchased a ticket. See you at the festival! #teaneckfilmfestival #openingnight #teaneck #newjersey  #nj #northjersey #art #film #bergencounty #hazelscott #njfilm #womeninfilm #documentary

Tickets for TIFF’s screening of @gregpalast.bsky.social's documentary, “Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen,” have SOLD OUT! Thank you to all who bought a ticket. See you at the festival! #teaneckfilmfestival #activism #makingchange #votingrights #teaneck #newjersey #nj #njfilm

Thank you to all who joined us for a magical screening, live entertainment with #MissJolie, and plenty of snacks and fun! 🎶🎥✨ Special thanks to our sponsors: @puffinfoundation.bsky.social, Teaneck Public Library, Barbara Ostroth, and Coldwell Banker Realty.

🎬✨This Sunday! Join us for Little Kid Flicks— a magical afternoon of animated #shortfilms made just for kids (ages 4–8)! 💫 📅 Sun, Nov 2nd 🕐 1:30PM 📍 Puffin Cultural Forum, Teaneck 🎟️ TIX: teaneckfilmfestival.org

We’re kicking off our 20th Anniversary Festival in style with The Disappearance of Miss Scott! 📣 Joining us for our opening night: 🎥 Dir. Nicole London 🎙️ Producer Sheila MacVicar 🎺 Grammy Award–winner Reggie Pittman 🎤 Moderated by Talia Young, President & CEO of Newark Symphony Hall

Little Kid Flicks is back! Join us Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 1:30PM at the Puffin Cultural Forum for a joyful afternoon of short films made for and loved by our youngest movie fans (ages 4-8)!

Watch the trailer for director Rachel Feldman's “Lilly.” Based on the life of Lilly Ledbetter, this drama follows one woman’s battle against corporate injustice, sparking change for women everywhere. 🎟️ Tickets on sale! 🎤 Talkback with Feldman and Sen. Loretta Weinberg 🏆 Features 2025’s WOW award

☁️TIFF 2025 Film: “Cast Aside the Clouds” ✨ A story of love, faith, and resilience in Tehran. Follow Layla Khosravi and Dr. Sasan Naderi as they navigate love in a world divided by belief and prejudice. 🎬💬 Includes pre-recorded talkback with the director Mary Darling!
💻 Streaming Nov. 6–13

As we celebrate 20 incredible years of film, community, and conversation, we’re honored to be featured by our local press. 🎬✨ A huge thank you to our media partners for shining a spotlight on this year’s festival — and on the stories that move us all! 🎟️ Tickets are on sale; join us Nov. 6–13!

⚡TIFF25 Virtual Selection Highlight!⚡ ”A City Fights Back: How L.A. Defends Itself From ICE” - Directed by Brandon Tauszik When ICE raids intensify, communities rise.

✨ Join us for “Home: Two (HU)Men, Silent Force, Your Silence is Loud Cecilia”— a poetic program of short films & performance curated by artist Sagí Amir Gros. 📅 Sunday, Nov 9 at 5:30 PM 📍 Puffin Cultural Forum 🎤 Followed by an Artist Talk & Q&A 🎟️ Buy tickets at teaneckfilmfestival.org

🌍World Premiere! 🎬
Join us for “Trespass”, a powerful documentary directed by Kim Watson. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now! 📅 Saturday, Nov 8 – 3:00 PM
📍 Puffin Cultural Forum
 Join the dialogue with a talkback following the screening with director Kim Watson!

🍿✨Little Kid Flick ✨🍿
A special program for our youngest movie fans (ages 4–8)! 📅 Sunday, Nov 2 – 1:30 PM
📍 Puffin Cultural Forum
(60 min) | Sponsored by Puffin Foundation, Teaneck Public Library & Barbara Ostroth, Coldwell Banker Realty

🌈 TIFF25 Virtual Screening Highlight “We, the Collective”-Directed by Kevin Pierre Satterfield This independently-produced documentary explores New York’s nightlife as a space of collective care, creativity, and resilience for Black & brown queer and trans communities. ✨

🎥Watch the trailer for “Saffron Kingdom” - inspired by true events. 📅 Sunday, November 9 – 3:00 PM 📍 Teaneck Cinemas (84 min) | In Kashmiri & English w/ subtitles 🎟️ Tickets on sale starting Oct. 1st! Directed by Arfat Sheikh @arfat_a_sheikh Sponsored by Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC)

🏈TIFF 2025 Virtual Selection Highlight 🎬 “Locker Room Talk” -Directed by Beth Davenport & Eva Tenuto -Sponsored by Teaneck Board of Education

🚨 Trailer Alert 🚨 We’re proud to showcase the documentary “Plastic People”, directed by Ben Addelman & Ziya Tong, as part of TIFF ‘25! 🎬✨ 📅 Sunday, November 9 at 12:30 PM 📍 Puffin Cultural Forum (20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ) 🎟 Tickets on sale Oct 1 — link in bio!

✨2025 Lineup Spotlight ✨ Join us for a powerful screening of “Shttl” – a breathtaking drama capturing the final day of a Yiddish Ukrainian village on the eve of Operation Barbarossa. 🎬 Directed by Ady Walter 🤝 Sponsored by The Jewish Link

✨ TIFF ‘25 Saturday Centerpiece ✨ We’re thrilled to present the NJ Premiere of “A World Apart” — the centerpiece of this year’s festival! (Sponsored by Addie Wijnen) 📅 Saturday, November 8 🥂 7:00pm Reception | 🎥 8:00pm Screening

✨ New to our 2025 lineup ✨ “A Place of Our Own( Ek Jagah Apni)- Directed by Ektara Collective 🤝 Sponsored by Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C.

✨ NJ Premiere ✨ We’re proud to present “Among Neighbors” at TIFF 2025! Directed by Yoav Potash and sponsored by Jewish Standard, this powerful documentary uses stunning hand-drawn animation to bring history to life.

⚡️Introducing "Vigilantes: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen" to our 2025 lineup!⚡️ Directed by David Ambrose Sponsored by The Martin Luther King Birthday Committee | League of Women Voters of Teaneck

📰✨ TIFF ‘25 Friday Night Film Reveal!✨📰 “Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey”-Directed by James Franklin Blue III Sponsored by Bergen County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Inc.

✨ Day 5 of revealing our TIFF 2025 lineup! ✨ Coexistence, My Ass! dives into comedy as resistance. Directed by Amber Fares, this bold documentary follows Israeli activist-comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi as she turns frustration into fearless stand-up that challenges the status quo in the Middle East.

✨ TIFF 2025 Opening Night Reveal ✨ The Disappearance of Miss Scott! This film celebrates trailblazing musician and civil rights pioneer Hazel Scott. Sponsored by The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (Bergen/ Passaic Chapter) 🗓️ Thursday, November 6th 🎟️ Tickets go on sale October 1st

🌸✨ Day 3 of TIFF 2025 Lineup Reveal! ✨🌸 We’re proud to announce Saffron Kingdom, directed by Arfat Sheikh, as part of the 2025 Film Fest lineup. 🤝 Sponsored by the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) 📍 Catch this unforgettable story of resilience and hope at its NJ Premiere!

📚✨ Day 2 of TIFF 2025 Lineup Reveal! ✨📚 "The Librarians", directed by Kim A. Snyder and sponsored by Friends of the Teaneck Public Library! This documentary unpacks the nationwide wave of book bans targeting stories on race and LGBTQIA+ lives—and the courageous librarians who refuse to stay silent.

We’re thrilled to unveil the first film in our 20th year’s lineup: “Sally!”, directed by Deborah Craig with co-directors Jörg Fockele and Ondine Rarey. Sponsored by @ethicalfocus.bsky.social, Sally! explores the life of visionary feminist, queer activist, and bridge-builder, Sally Gearhart.