Count Basie Center Teen + College Film Fest

The Count Basie Center Teen + College Film Fest is now opened to all New Jersey students from 7th grade onwards, including New Jersey high school grads who attend college full-time out-of-state. This year's festival will take place in April 2022 with screenings of Official Selection films at the Basie Cinema on the weekend of April 22, 2022 and a virtual panel event and awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Awards will be given in the middle school, high school, and college-age brackets, with recognition for "Best Narrative Film," "Best Editing," "Best Documentary," "Best Animation" and "Best Acting Performance." In addition, an Audience Award is on the line, as well as a School Award for any school entering three or more films. See our Rules and Regulations for more details.