Sure, there's a recession and times are tough, but we're happy to tell you that there will be a 4th Teaneck International Film Festival this year! It will take place Nov. 20 to Nov. 22 (the weekend before Thanksgiving). It may be presented on a somewhat smaller scale than we've done in the past, but it will certainly feature the same kinds of outstanding narrative features and documentaries that you've come to expect from us. And we're still committed to presenting compelling entertainment -- at an affordable price!

We'll fill you in on more details, of course, as we get closer to the event. In the meantime, if you'd like to get involved, serve on a committee, help us with fundraising -- or contribute -- we'd be glad to hear from you. Tax deductible contributions are always welcome! You can send checks to us at 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, NJ 07666. In return, we'll invite you to our closing party on Nov. 22.

The festival, held during the weekend of Nov. 14 to 16, attracted some 2,000 filmgoers, (up from 1,500 last year), with  several sold-out and nearly-sold-out screenings, including: The Golem, Four Seasons Lodge, The Order of Myths, Before They Die, Kid Flix Mix and, of course, The Winslow Boy and conversation with the wonderful and renowned actor Philip Bosco.

Our thanks to all of our sponsors, supporters, indefatigable volunteers and our enthusiastic audience for making this weekend so memorable and so successful. And if you saw any of the films, you can keep the conversation going! Just click on to the "voice your blog" link on this page and share your opinions and suggestions.

Here are just a few of the early reviews:

"We had the pleasure of screening our film 'Take Out' at the Teaneck
Intl. Film Festival 2008.  With impressive programming, gracious
hospitality and most importantly a local audience that is truly
interested in independent films, Shih-Ching Tsou and I see TIFF growing exponentially with each new year." -- Sean Baker (co-writer/director/editor)

"Just wanted to say how happy I was with the screening, especially the excellent q&a afterwards. Usually the questions are all the same: how much did it cost, how long did it take, what camera did you use, etc. But your audience asked great questions about the content of the film, which is always a pleasure for me. I hope it was a successful festival." -- Joe Maggio (writer/director, 'Paper Covers Rock')

"Thank you so much for creating the opportunity to screen Four Seasons Lodge in Teaneck. Your festival is a vital event for this whole area, not just this town." -- Kelly Sheehan (executive producer)

"The Teaneck International Film Festival was a nice Jersey surprise, with informed audiences, a great Q and A, and an inquisitive community, eager to take advantage of the strong programming, and bring home the issues brought up in my film. I really enjoyed my afternoon there!" -- Margaret Brown, director, "The Order of Myths"

"Keep up the good work and the striving. What you're doing is so important for the future of indie film." -- Peter Travers, film critic, Rolling Stone magazine and host, "The Golem."