The Cranford Film Festival is an annual event that showcases short films from both emerging and established filmmakers, offering both in-person screenings at the Cranford Theater and virtual viewing options. Established in 2021, the festival has grown to become a notable short film event in New Jersey, supporting the Cranford Schools Friends of Performing Arts (FOPA) through its proceeds. It features diverse categories such as fiction, documentary, animation, student films, music videos, and iPhone-filmed shorts, with "Best of Festival Awards," "Cranford Cougar Awards," and "Laurels" presented in each category.