Fri · Oct 16 · 1:30pm
Queen City Film Festival Opening Gala in Plainfield, NJ
Plainfield Public Library · 800 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
A red carpet, a room full of filmmakers, and live jazz to set the mood. On Friday, October 16, the Queen City Film Festival celebrates its ninth year with an Opening Night Gala in the heart of Plainfield.
The gala takes place at the Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Avenue. The evening includes an awards presentation honoring members of the film and arts community, followed by a jazz concert. Union County Life readers who love film and the arts can join the celebration close to home.
The Queen City Film Festival runs from October 15 to 18. Since it began, the festival has screened more than 150 films from at least eight countries. It's produced by the Queen City Film & Television Workshop, a Plainfield nonprofit that trains local young people in film and television production and connects them with professionals in the field.
Tickets and the full festival schedule are available at qcffnj.com.
For a city known as the Queen City, it's a night to celebrate the stories, and the storytellers, that call it home. Find more Plainfield events, arts coverage, and community news on Union County Life.
Photo Credit: Queen City Film Festival
FAQ:
Q: How much are tickets for the Queen City Film Festival Opening Night Gala?
A: This year's ticket price for the Opening Night Gala has not been posted in the sources I checked. Visit qcffnj.com for current prices.
Q: Where is the Queen City Film Festival Opening Night Gala?
A: The gala is at the Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Avenue, Plainfield.
Q: When does the Queen City Film Festival run?
A: The 9th Annual Queen City Film Festival runs October 15 to 18, 2026, with the Opening Night Gala on Friday, October 16.
Q: Who organizes the Queen City Film Festival, and do I need tickets?
A: The festival is produced by the Queen City Film & Television Workshop, a Plainfield nonprofit. Tickets and passes are sold at qcffnj.com.
Q: Where can I find more arts events in Plainfield?
A: Union County Life covers Plainfield events, arts, and community news, including the Queen City Film Festival. Visit unioncountylife.com for more.
