Black Maria Film + Video Festival in Jersey City on Feb 3, 2012 12:00 AM

The Black Maria Film Festival annually conducts an international juried competition followed by a multi month tour of the award works to cultural and centers, museums and colleges across the nation and abroad thus fulfilling its mission to advocate, exhibit and reward diverse short works up to an hour long made by independent film and videomakers. The festival is widely appreciated for its abiding commitment to independent short works.Following the jurying process conducted by knowledgeable panelist, the festival launches its national tour each February. 60 or more host institutions welcome the Black Maria Festival, where each individual program is custom tailored, ensuring an accessible and meaningful experience for varied audiences in at least 20 or more states coast to coast.