The Garden State Film Festival (GSFF) is an annual independent film festival held in Asbury Park and Cranford, New Jersey, typically debuting over 200 independent films across four days each spring. Founded in 2002 by Diane Raver and Robert Pastorelli, the festival aims to promote the art of filmmaking and honor New Jersey's legacy as the birthplace of American filmmaking. It showcases a diverse selection of films, including dramas, comedies, documentaries, shorts, and student films from various countries, offering screenings, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for filmmakers and cinephiles. The GSFF is recognized as New Jersey's premier independent film festival and a significant cultural and economic force in Asbury Park.