New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2026

US Super 8 + DV Fest: Speculations, Gilbert & George, Light of Eons, Broken Token, Kway La Soul, they're taking my house, The Empty Frame, Les Amateurs – Online for 24 Hours and In-Person at 7PM!

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10 films in package
Gilbert & George Daytripping Forever!
"Gilbert & George Daytripping Forever!" follows the artists Gilbert and George as they embark on another adventure to Southend-on-Sea and explore the meaning of their art and their lives.
Speculations
The images in this film are a visual essay on the concept of portrait: the portrait of a young woman and the portrait of a city.
The Light of Eons
In the future you never have to sleep. But a discovery at Jupiter makes Jeffery question his life.
Broken Token
Experimental Super 8 film/digital video!
Kway La Soul: Poetry in Chicago
In his debut music video, Kway La Soul expresses his raw emotions about breaking into the music industry and his true feelings for the city he grew up in.
The Empty Frame
A young woman finds an old Polaroid camera in her new home only to have it reveal secrets about her future. Shot entirely on Super 8 film!
they're taking my house
A woman finds herself trapped in an abyss, taunted by a malevolent telephone.
Not Alone
"Not Alone” is an experimental 2D animated film about a cat that absorbs their twin sister during fetal development, a medical phenomenon known as chimerism. The story follows the cat’s battle with mental health and processing a vivid fantasy world. Through the waves of pain, the sisters reunited. In the end, they both turned into stars.
DuPhomf's Passing
Existential horror comes from outside and within for the drifter Jacques DuPhomf, lost in the vastness of the American West. In this super8mm tall tale.
Les Amateurs
They Didn't Plan This!
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2026 United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival Day 1– Program 1      

View the winning films and digital videos of the International United States Super 8 Film & Digital Video Festival, selected by a jury of filmmakers, Rutgers University student interns, and media professionals. The festival--now in its 38th year—will feature finalist works by independent filmmakers from the United States and around the world. Co-sponsored by Pro 8mm!


Video on Demand for 24 hours beginning at 12 Midnight Eastern USA. In-Person screening at 7PM in Voorhees Hall #105/Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

They Didn't Plan This! Shot straight on a single 50' reel of Kodak Tri-X Super 8 film stock with no editing.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    4 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    DT Kofoed
  • Screenwriter
    DT Kofoed, Michael McCallum
  • Producer
    DT Kofoed, Michael McCallum
  • Co-Producer
    Michael McCallum
  • Filmmaker
    DT Kofoed, Trisha Kosloski, Eric R. Schanz
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