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Knights, Camera, Action: Shaun Seneviratne

Shaun Seneviratne, an up-and-coming independent filmmaker, recently had his debut feature, "Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts," premiere at South by Southwest (SXSW), a national festival and conference in Austin, Texas. It's a slow-burn romance, centered around a couple's struggle with coming together after being long distance for so long.Apr 26
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Rutgers film festival transcends cultural boundaries, expands cinematic horizons

The 2024 Film Festival: New Assemblages in Latin America and the Iberian World is a Rutgers-affiliated event that expresses different Indigenous and Latino cultures through the art of filmmaking. Since February, it has streamed a feature-length film, along with occasional in-person screenings.Apr 5
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On location: Best films shot in New Jersey

In the landscape of cinema, there are a couple of premier locations that instantly come to mind. The glitz and glamour of Hollywood and various New York City landmarks have contributed to some of film's most iconic moments. Mar 20
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NJ Film Festival takes final bow for Spring 2024 season

Last week, the New Jersey Film Festival closed the curtain on its 42nd ceremony and shifted toward another event, the 36th Annual Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival. Despite the events being separate, the two festivals are run by the same group, held in the same location and share the same love for independent filmmaking.Feb 22
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Insider Beat: Q&A with NJ Film Festival's Week 3 filmmakers, actors

Week three of the New Jersey Film Festival featured another collection of exciting projects, including "Innocent Observer," "Blue Bird" and "Body Issues." The people behind the scenes and in front of the camera spoke to The Daily Targum about their creative process.Feb 16
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Disney's Percy Jackson: Half bloods, half-baked

The “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series was a staple for young outcasts, following the epic tales of a preteen, misfit demigod, Percy Jackson. Despite the hype, the recent Disney+ series, which adapts the first entry in the series, “The Lightning Thief,” falls flat.Feb 9