Calling all festival organizers! Join us in Montclair, NJ for our next Regional Roundtable at the Montclair Film Festival October 23rd & 24th. 

We recommend arriving on the 22nd to participate in the full day of programming on October 23rd, beginning at 9:30 AM. We will have one half day of program on the 24th followed by access to Montclair Film Festival programming and screenings.

What is a Regional Roundtable? 

Film Festival Alliance's Regional Roundtables bring members and festival professionals together at a participating festival for an immersive,  collaborative learning experience. Each roundtable is an opportunity to celebrate and experience a member festival firsthand  while connecting with peers and engaging in candid conversations about the issues shaping our industry.

Registration for the Regional includes:

  • A full day of FFA programming & professional development

  • Access to select screenings and events at the Montclair Film Festival

  • Lunch and a regional Happy Hour, presented by Elevent

  • VIP events, hotel blocks, and more coming soon!

Registration Rates:
FFA Members: $125/person
Non-Members: $175/person

Members: Log-in to the FFA website to access discount code at top of page!

Register Here 

Schedule

Your Regional Roundtable Pass includes Industry Access to the 2027 Montclair Film Festival. While the program for this year’s festival program has not yet been announced, we encourage you to review the 2025 festival catalog to get a feel for their typical slate.

We recommend arriving on Thursday, October 22nd to enjoy an Industry Event hosted by Montclair Film Festival that evening open to FFA Regional Roundtable Pass Holders. Official FFA programming will begin on Friday, October 23rd. We recommend departing on Sunday, October 25th to get the full Montclair Film Festival experience. 

Thursday, October 22nd

  • Evening Montclair Industry event (more details coming soon!)

Friday, October 23rd 
Location: Montclair Mezzanine | 488 Bloomfield Ave

9:30 AM-12:00 PM Coffee begins at 9:00 AM

Opening Session: Building Connections 

Workshop: Rethinking Leadership: Structures, Teams & Growth

12:00 PM -1:00 PM

Lunch provided by FFA

1:00-2:30 PM
Montclair Film Festival Venue Tour  + Operations Walk & Talk 

3:00-5:00 PM
Afternoon Session: Filling Seats, Building Community: A Marketing Toolkit

Break for dinner on your own!

7:00 PM - 9:45PM
Group meet up for screening of 14th with post-film Q&A with director Ava DuVernay hosted by Stephen Colbert

Saturday, October 24th 

Location: Montclair Mezzanine | 488 Bloomfield Ave

9:30-11:00 AM
Coffee begins at 9:00AM
Meet the Programmers: Montclair Film Festival Filmmakers + FFA Regional Roundtable Attendees conversation and mingle

Movie Time! Go experience Montclair Film Festival as a group or on your own!

5:00-6:30 PM
Happy Hour presented by Elevent

7:30 PM

THE DEBUT screening with post-screening Q&A featuring special guests Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Jesse Eisenberg hosted by Stephen Colbert

Lodging

690 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042


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