The New Jersey International Film Festival is an annual event presented by the Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, showcasing independent cinema. Held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the festival features premiere screenings, guest appearances by filmmakers, and a competition for submitted works. It operates as a hybrid event, offering both online access and in-person screenings. The festival attracts submissions from filmmakers worldwide and includes various categories such as features, documentaries, shorts, and animated films.