Welcome to our behind-the-scenes peek at New Jersey’s booming film and TV scene.
This corner of Lost in Jersey is where we highlight the people, productions, and untold stories that make the Garden State a rising star in entertainment. From indie shoots in diners to big-budget sets in warehouses, Jersey is in its cinematic era and we’re rolling on it, one episode at a time.
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Lost in Jersey Live at Montclair Film Festival with Shine Global
Join Lost in Jersey Live at Montclair Film Festival for “Resilience in Film,” a powerful talk with Shine Global’s Oscar & Emmy-winning filmmakers.
Evie Colbert shares her journey from Charleston to Montclair, the reopening of the Bellevue Theater, her role with Montclair Film, and life beyond Late Night TV.
Nick Day joins us to talk about the first NJ FILM EXPO on May 1 at the Meadowlands, including panels, studios, and other key entertainment players such as his company, Edge Auto.
Top 5 Books and 5 Must-Watch Shows for November 2024
These are all very good! We promise. Janette is iffy on the Diplomat. Tune into this month's What to Watch, Read, or Listen episode as we share our top 10 current favorite books, movies, and shows!
Director Julie Cohen’s Road to Film & The Path Forward
Join us as we interview acclaimed documentarian Julie Cohen about her impactful films, including her latest on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, "The Path Forward."
Meet the artist behind this year's Montclair Film Festival poster. Kevin Scott Cosme is a multidisciplinary artist known for his vibrant and thought-provoking work that spans various mediums, including painting, digital art, and sculpture.
Discover the fascinating journey of Yana Collins Lehman, a leader in film post-production, CEO at Trevanna Post, triathlete, and Montclair Film Festival board member. Listen now for insights on her career and life in New Jersey!
Discover the latest book and TV show recommendations for May! From gripping thrillers to thought-provoking memoirs, this episode has it all. Tune in now!
Do you need help deciding what to binge next on Netflix or which book to crack open? Fear not! We've got you covered from animated series to murder mysteries. From bestsellers to airport book buys.
Shine Global, Young Filmmakers, And The Power Of Impact Docs
byRachel Martens and Janette Afsharian
At the Montclair Film Festival, Lost in Jersey sat down with Shine Global—the award-winning team behind War/Dance and Inocente—to explore how real stories drive change far beyond the screen. Co-founders Susan MacLaury and Albie Hecht trace their journey from a family trip to a war zone that inspired War/Dance to an Oscar win for Inocente and a mission to put children’s voices at the center of storytelling.
We unpack two decades of hard-earned lessons: how The Wrong Light unraveled a “rescue” narrative into a deeper truth, why The Harvest brought child labor realities to Congress, and how the team’s newest work investigates the troubled teen industry’s hidden abuses with The Business of Trouble. Along the way, we meet this year’s Resilience Awardwinners—young filmmakers whose short In Case You Forgot proves that creativity, even music created on a kid’s DJ toy, can carry real emotional power.
If you care about documentary ethics, storytelling as advocacy, and how art moves policy, this live conversation maps both the playbook and the pitfalls of making stories that matter.