The 45th Bi-Annual New Jersey Film Festival is presented by the Rutgers Film Co-op and New Jersey Media Arts Center. The festival showcases independent, classic, international and experimental films, including premiere screenings and special appearances by film directors, screenwriters, actors and production crew members.

The 2027 Spring Festival will be presented in a hybrid format, with most films available online for 24 hours on their scheduled screening dates and selected films screened in person at Rutgers University. In-person screenings will take place at 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM. The festival also includes the 39th Annual United States Super 8mm Film and Digital Video Festival on February 20–21, 2027.

Start Date: January 22, 2027
End Date: February 28, 2027

Time: Online screenings begin at 12:00 AM Eastern on each film’s scheduled date. In-person screenings are scheduled at 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM, depending on the programme.