The Museum is pleased to host a new series of the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival with guest filmmakers on the second Thursday evening of the month throughout the fall. Black Maria Executive Director Jane Steuerwald will present each custom-curated program and lead a discussion with the audience. Special guest Jorge Malpica, filmmaker and winner of Black Maria’s Stellar Award for Narrative will be present and will screen his award-winning short, “Ulysses.”

On Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 pm, we are pleased to host a special sneak preview and pre-screening workshop with the audience who will view and evaluate their favorite Black Maria Film Festival entries for the 2020 season. It’s a great opportunity for film lovers to weigh in on these cutting-edge films and to vote for their favorites.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, the films screen at 7 pm, followed by Q&A. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected at the door. Admission is free for students and teachers. 

The Littleman Parking-Independence Garage (Shipyard Lane, at 12th St.) offers 3 hours of free parking with Museum validation.

Now in its 38th consecutive year, the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival focuses on diverse short films – narrative, experimental, animation, and documentary – including those which address issues and struggles within contemporary society such as the environment, public health, race and class, family, sustainability, and more. The festival’s Hudson County Movie Tour is made possible through the generous support of The Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs & Tourism, Gina Hulings, Director/Administrator.

For further information, visit www.blackmariafilmfestival.org.