Ben Stiller leads a powerhouse panel of comedians in a bold, hilarious conversation on comedy, chaos, and creative truth-telling.

A live taping of The Back Room podcast featuring award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney in a sharp, revealing conversation.

After the screening, stay for an on-stage conversation with filmmaker Kim A. Snyder, producer Maria Cuomo Cole, and New Jersey Librarian of the Year 2023, Martha Hickson, for a vital conversation about the cultural stakes of this fight—and the enduring role of libraries as bastions of truth, access, and democracy.

Two master storytellers, 50+ films—Tony Gilroy and Scott Frank go deep on craft, legacy, and redefining screenwriting for the screen.

Step into Elin Hilderbrand’s world at a seaside garden soiree celebrating her Nantucket novels and their high-profile screen adaptations.

Join us for a landmark In Their Shoes® conversation following an exclusive 30-minute sneak peek of The American Revolution, the sweeping new 12-hour documentary series from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns.

A festival favorite, Late Night Storytelling returns for our 30th anniversary, hosted by Ophira Eisenberg—this time inspired by the theme: DIRTY THIRTY.

Kickstart your day with a cup of coffee and NFF filmmakers, producers, and actors. Join us at the Sister Ship to enjoy this daily, iconic Festival event series, with light fare and moderated conversation. Complimentary coffee, tea, and breakfast items from WHEAT.

Celebrate three decades of storytelling at NFF’s Screenwriters Tribute—an unforgettable evening of awards, wit, and cinematic brilliance.