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The 2026 Avalon Family Film Festival

August 27–29, 2026
Screenings 4-9 PM
at Bobby Dee's Rock'N Chair, Avalon, NJ

FILMMAKERS:
Submissions for the 2027 festival will open in January 2027, please visit FilmFreeway for updated details then.

Join us at one of the most scenic Jersey Shore summer destinations for the AVALON FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL at the iconic Bobby Dee’s Rock'n Chair, steps from the beautiful beach in the picturesque town of Avalon on the Jersey Shore.

The Avalon Family Film Festival provides a space where families can experience independent cinema, showcasing a diverse array of high-quality films that are accessible to all ages. We invite filmmakers to submit any works that meet our criteria. To submit and see more details visit: filmfreeway.com/AvalonFamilyFilmFestival

Best of Fest -  The Nemesis
Best Drama  -  Zona Cesarini
Best Comedy -  Company
Best Animation - Urayuli
Best Documentary - Shaped by the Sea

Congratulations to the Winners of the First Annual Avalon Family Film Festival

Best Surf/Skate/Snowboard - Whomp
Best Children’s - The Square Tree
Best Student Film - Time and Place 
Best Music Video - Gotta Get Up and Dance
Audience Choice Award - Manga Day