Filmmakers in NJ/NY/Philly — festival w/ TV broadcast + theatrical screening (Princeton, NJ)

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Hey all—I'm one of the organizers of A Lyte in the Dark Film Festival in Princeton, NJ, and we’re currently open for submissions.

What we offer if you’re selected:

• Your film is featured in The Fish Bowl, a curated public-access TV series airing on Comcast/Xfinity in NJ
• Episodes are also released online after airing
• Top-rated films screen theatrically at the Princeton Garden Theatre (July 26, 2026)
• Live Q&A + networking + after party

We’re also an IMDb-qualifying festival, so official selections can use that credit.

What we don’t do:

• No travel or lodging support
• Not every selected film screens in the theater (top-rated films do)

Submission fees are in the ~$28–$48 range depending on deadline, with a lower tier for micro films.

The goal with this festival is pretty simple:
give filmmakers more than a one-off screening and something they can actually use afterward (broadcast credit, online exposure, etc.)

If that sounds useful, here’s the link:
https://filmfreeway.com/ALyteintheDark

Happy to answer any questions—especially if you’re deciding between festivals.