2018 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
From the opening night party till the final program, SOMA Film Festival is 3 days packed with amazing and entertaining short and feature films, as well as our popular Kids, Youth Filmmaker, and Locals Programs. Tickets are affordable and many of them come with a filmmaker Q & A to follow the screening, and free popcorn and beverages.
This year, SOMA Film Festival will also be offering babysitting services by Oh! Canary (a local youth art and crafts school) on Saturday from noon to 6:30 PM. Cost will be only $10 per child ages 4 to 10 with the purchase of a single program pass.
We do hope you can come join us this year and we'll see you at the movies!
FRIDAY MARCH 16
FRIDAY 6PM OPENING PARTY followed immediately by 8PM OPENING NIGHT SCREENING | THE WOODLAND
Come enjoy a soiree set back in time as we play homage to the once popular and loved drive-in movie theatre, and a screening of the quirky documentary At The Drive In.
SATURDAY MARCH 17
SATURDAY 10AM LOCAL FILMMAKER CELEBRATION | BOWTIE CINEMAS
Come celebrate South Orange's own Michael Wechsler and his astounding and mind bending thriller, "Altered Minds."
SATURDAY 10AM KIDS PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
Back by popular demand, the Kids Program will once again offer kids ages 4 to 10 a look at all original shorts from near and far.
SATURDAY 12PM HAVE A HEART PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
Start your Saturday off right with three films that have that "feel good" vibe.
SATURDAY 2:30PM AFTERNOON DELIGHT I PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
Enjoy these two indie comedies that don't take life too seriously but do take filmmaking seriously.
SATURDAY 4:45PM AFTERNOON DELIGHT II PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
Keeping on the funny side of the street, we bring you four indie films of varying hilarity and one that is an Academy Award Nominee!
SATURDAY 7:00PM MOVIES WITH A MESSAGE PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
Two startling films that bring life in inner city America into focus.
SATURDAY 9:00PM SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
Come out for a little fear and fun with this unique and entertaining horror/comedy Tragedy Girls.
SUNDAY MARCH 18
SUNDAY 9AM YOUTH FILMMAKERS FROM CINEMA ED PROGRAM | BOWTIE CINEMAS
SUNDAY 9:30AM INTERNATIONAL ORIGINALS PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
A look at some international film fare with an emphasis on creativity and unique storytelling.
SUNDAY 10AM KIDS PROGRAM ENCORE PRESENTATION | MAPLEWOOD THEATER
Back by popular demand, the Kids Program will once again offer kids ages 4 to 10 a look at all original shorts from near and far.
SUNDAY 12PM WHO RUNS THE WORLD? GIRLS! PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
Let's meet three women who are making a difference in the world, one film frame at a time, in this celebration of female filmmakers making a difference.
SUNDAY 2PM PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
SUNDAY 3PM PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND (UPPER ROOM)
SUNDAY 4:30PM LOCALS ONLY! PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
Time to flex a little local muscle with a great collection of short films from your friends and neighbors.
SUNDAY 7:00PM OUR INAUGURAL SHORT FILMS COLLECTION PROGRAM | THE WOODLAND
We had such a successful submission season that we have a bevy of amazing short films to share, so let's end this year's festival with a bang.
Please note that schedule is subject to change without notice.
All films have not been rated and should be considered improper for children 13 and under, besides The Kids Program, Youth Filmmaker Program, and Locals Only! Program