The Montclair Film Festival has unveiled the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, presenting a slate of international premieres, awards‑season contenders, documentaries and independent films that will screen in Montclair, New Jersey.
Founded in 2012, the annual festival has become a notable platform for emerging talent and Oscar‑hopeful projects, drawing industry professionals and audiences to its downtown venues each spring.
Among the announced titles are Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s Spanish‑language drama “La Bola Negra,” Peter Farrelly’s comedy‑drama “I Play Rocky,” Jesse Eisenberg’s feature “The Debut,” and Sian Heder’s biographical film “Being Heumann.”
The program also includes a variety of documentary and independent selections, though specific titles beyond those highlighted have not been disclosed.
By assembling a mix of high‑profile and indie works, the 2026 Montclair Film Festival positions itself as an early‑season showcase for films that may shape the upcoming awards circuit.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
