Name: Thomas Edison Film Festival
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Thomas Edison Film Festival 
Sunday, October 25 | 3-6 PM
Sussex County Community College Student Center Theater 
1 College Hill Road, Newton NJ - Building D
Sussex County Community College and Sussex County Arts &amp; Heritage Council present selected award-winning shorts from the Thomas Edison Film Festival 2026 season and archive from China, England, Germany, Ireland, Japan, and the US.
Full Schedule: 
3-4 PM: Screening Session One 
4-4:15 PM: Q&amp;A with John Schnall 
4:15-5 PM: Intermission with Snacks 
5-6 PM: Screening Session Two 
The Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) is an international showcase celebrating innovation in filmmaking, inspired by the pioneering vision of Thomas Edison. Since its inception in 1981, TEFF has sought to honor Edison’s legacy by promoting creativity and artistry in the moving image, much like how Edison’s films revolutionized visual storytelling, and his phonograph changed the way people experienced sound.

Enjoy 9 selected films along with a Q&amp;A session with special guest filmmaker and animator John Schnall. Go to our website at scahc.org for more information. 

Admission: $25 
Student Admission: $10 

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