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2025 Program Updates
This page will feature updates, changes, and news about the films and events at the 2025 Montclair Film Festival. Be sure to check back frequently for new information.
New Feature Added!

THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE
Saturday, October 25 at 11:30am, MKA Upper School
Films Currently on Standby
There is a high probability that tickets will become available via the Standby line on the day of the show five (5) minutes prior to showtime on a first-come, first-served basis at the venue. Standby lines will form thirty (30) minutes prior to show time.
Note: All Standby tickets will be sold at regular pricing only and the box office will only accept cash for Standby.
ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU
Sunday, October 26 at 3:00pm
THE BALLOONISTS
Friday, October 24 at 7:00pm
THE CHORAL
Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00pm
Friday, October 24 at 4:00pm
CHRISTY
Sunday, October 26 at 5:00pm
COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT
Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm
COVER-UP
Saturday, October 25 at 7:30pm
CREEDE U.S.A.
Wednesday, October 23 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 26 at 3:00pm
DREAMS
Monday, October 20 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30pm
EVERYWHERE MAN: THE LIVES AND TIMES OF PETER ASHER
Sunday, October 19 at 8:00pm
FANTASY LIFE
Saturday, October 18 at 2:15pm
Sunday, October 19 at 2:30pm
HAMNET
Sunday, October 19 at 6:00pm
HEDDA
Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30pm
IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
Sunday, October 19 at 3:30pm
JAY KELLY
Friday, October 18 at 7:00pm
LEFT-HANDED GIRL
Sunday, October 19 at 5:00pm
A LIFE ILLUMINATED
Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00pm
MAGELLAN
Wednesday, October 22 at 6:00pm
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00pm
Sunday, October 26 at 6:30pm
NO OTHER CHOICE
Monday, October 20 at 4:30pm
Saturday, October 25 at 1:30pm
NUREMBERG
Saturday, October 18 at 5:15pm
Thursday, October 23 at 3:30pm
OMAHA
Monday, October 20 at 7:00pm
Sunday, October 26 at 11:45am
A PRIVATE LIFE
Saturday, October 18 at 7:00pm
RENTAL FAMILY
Saturday, October 25 at 7:30pm
ROSEMEAD
Monday, October 20 at 7:00pm
THE SECRET AGENT
Thursday, October 23 at 4:15pm
Friday, October 24 at 7:15pm
SEEDS
Sunday, October 19 at 7:15pm
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Saturday, October 25 at 5:30pm
Sunday, October 26 at 6:00pm
SHORTS: COMING OF AGE SHORTS
Sunday, October 19 at 4:30pm
SHORTS: DOCUMENTARY SHORTS COMPETITION
Tuesday, October 21 at 7:15pm
SHORTS: FICTION SHORTS COMPETITION
Tuesday, October 22 at 7:45pm
SHORTS: MIDNIGHT SHORTS
Saturday, October 25 at 8:00pm
SHORTS: MONTCLAIR SHORTS
Wednesday, October 22 at 4:00pm
Saturday, October 25 at 4:30pm
SHORTS: NJ SHORTS COMPETITION
Thursday, October 23 at 5:00pm
SHORTS: NO PLACE LIKE HOME SHORTS
Saturday, October 18 at 1:00pm
SHORTS: OUT SHORTS
Saturday, October 18 at 6:15pm
SHORTS: RESILIENCE SHORTS
Sunday, October 26 at 5:45pm
SIRÂT
Tuesday, October 21 at 7:45pm
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Saturday, October 18 at 12:00pm
SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE
Thursday, October 23 at 7:00pm
New Q&As Added!
RENTAL FAMILY will now be followed by a Q&A with Performer Award winner Brendan Fraser.
New Shorts Added!

SENAKULO, playing in RESILIENCE SHORTSSunday, October 26 at 5:45pm, Clairidge 5

INFLUENCES, playing in MSU NEW VISIONS SHORTS
Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm, Clairidge 2

MIDDLETOWN is now called TEENAGE WASTELAND
Sunday, October 19 at 11:45am, Bellevue 1