Events and Appearances


NY Society for Ethical Culture
Jun
4

NY Society for Ethical Culture

Join guest speaker, Steven Hoffen on Sunday, June 4th at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. These gatherings educate, stimulate personal growth, inspire reflection and action, and strengthen the community. Sunday will begin with music, followed by greetings and a talk given by Steven Hoffen. Platforms cover a variety of topics that reflect current events, pressing social issues, and Humanist philosophy. Each Sunday meeting is followed by a luncheon and social hour.

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XX Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival
Feb
13

XX Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival

This international meeting, already a classic in Punta del Este, has some peculiarities that distinguish it from other Jewish Film Festivals in the world because it takes place in such a special seaside resort as Punta del Este, a meeting point where communities from different countries gather annually in Uruguay.

The Punta del Este Jewish Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Cine Judío de Uruguay, FICJU®) was born in 2003, with the purpose of generating a cultural, educational, didactic and illustrative space, oriented to promote the knowledge of the history of the Jewish people and its diverse cultures and traditions, thus seeking to strengthen our identity and integration through art.

Filmmaker, Steven Hoffen, of the film Growing Peace in the Middle East has been officially selected for Short Films.

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Screening @ Miami Short Film Festival
Nov
10
to Nov 12

Screening @ Miami Short Film Festival

Every year, the MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL represents the best short form films from around the globe, showcasing up-and-coming directors, producers, and actors. Based in Miami, Florida the festival features short films of 20-minutes or less, and nurtures a growing movement to exhibit and expand the art form of short film making by providing a venue to build community around the arts.

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Lonely Seal Festival
Oct
6

Lonely Seal Festival

Hosted at The Regent Theatre, a 106-year-old classic cinema house in Arlington (Boston), MA, with showcase screenings on Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Florida, The Lonely Seal International Film, Screenplay and Music Festival showcases “stories aching to be told”.

The festival puts a special focus is put on female filmmakers, as well as the LBGTQIA, minority, indigenous and disabled filmmakers. The festival prizes include showcases for worldwide buyers at Cannes, cutting-edge websites, prominent placement on a new crowdfunding platform, final draft software, strategic advice, and other career-enhancing gems.

Steven Hoffen’s short documentary, Growing Peace in the Middle East will be screened at The Lonely Seal Festival during October 5-10, 2022.  

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Ridgefield Independent Film Festival
Aug
21

Ridgefield Independent Film Festival

The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) seeks to make the world a more compassionate place through the sharing of stories through cinema. RIFF celebrates independent films from around the world that enlighten, entertain, and inspire moviegoers through compelling visual storytelling, by bringing films, filmmakers and film enthusiasts to the culturally vibrant community of Ridgefield, Connecticut for an annual festival that includes screenings, panel discussions, special events, and parties.

This year RIFF is adding a BEST OF RIFF SHORTS festival to be held August 21st at The Ridgefield Playhouse. The Best of RIFF Shorts program will cull from past and present RIFF shorts to put together a 90 minute program followed by a panel discussion.

Steven’s film has been selected as a finalist in the Ridgefield International Film Festival.

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The Micheaux Film Festival
Jul
11
to Jul 17

The Micheaux Film Festival

The Micheaux Film Festival - is a multicultural and BIPOC film festival that showcases diverse representation and gender/identity parity. The festival seeks to cultivate a dynamic community that gives artists an honest space to share their unique stories. We are a platform in living color; inclusive, intersectional, and disruptive.

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Screening @ The People's Film Festival
Jun
2
to Jun 4

Screening @ The People's Film Festival

Steven Hoffen’s film will be screened at the 11th annual The People’s Film Festival in Harlem, New York on June 2-4. Hoffen’s film, “Growing Peace In The Middle East’ will be competing for Best Documentary Short.

The People's Film Festival celebrates the Voice of the People - showcasing films from across the globe. Over the last 10 years TPFF has become to be known as the “The Voice of ‘The People”—essentially the place to tell your story your way and have a true impact on that audience. TPFF’s mission is to inspire future creatives and innovators, while exposing audiences of all ages to new tools in technology for storytelling. Many of the filmmakers who screened at TPFF have broaden the outreach for their films to screen at other festivals and venues including, HBO, NetFlix, FOST, PBS- Public Broadcasting Service, Revolt TV and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives.

The People’s Film Festival is an initiative of The People’s Media, Music & Arts Foundation (TPMMAF)—which is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose purpose is to promote awareness in independent film, technology, media, music, and art across the globe while encouraging those—particularly in the Harlem New York area, to develop a greater appreciation and understanding for cultural diversity in media.

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Screening @ New Media Film Festival
Jun
1
to Jun 2

Screening @ New Media Film Festival

Steven Hoffen’s film Growing Peace In The Middle East will be screening at the New Media Film Festival on June 1-2, 2022.

New Media Film Festival® an innovative and award-winning festival created in 2009, celebrates global stories, technology, and platforms. This year’s festival will be hybrid held.

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Screen ATX
May
21

Screen ATX

The screening of Steven Hoffen’s film, ‘Growing Peace In The Middle East” will be on Saturday, May 21st at the Galaxy Theatres Austin in Austin, Texas.

SCREEN ATX was born out of dedication to the film and television industry and an affinity for the craft. Based in Austin TX, a growing hub for the big and small screen, their mission is to celebrate and support the work of emerging and established independent filmmakers and present their work to the world.

With years of experience as entertainment industry executives and a network of elite TV & Film insiders from all over the world, SCREEN ATX brings a promise of commitment to help winning filmmakers elevate their career to the next level. SCREEN ATX assures filmmakers that they watch every submission and judge solely on talent and quality of work.

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Golden Door International Film Festival
May
12
to May 15

Golden Door International Film Festival

Now in its 11th year, Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City is one of the premier events in Northern New Jersey where filmmakers, celebrities and industry leaders gather for four incredible days in the heart of Jersey City. The Festival provides a unique opportunity to reach a sophisticated audience in a fast growing market. The GDIFF team works closely with sponsors to develop a one of kind experiences for their brands and businesses.

This four-day film festival holds the opportunity for filmmakers, actors, and crew to network with colleagues and share their work with the public in the heart of the indie filmmaking landscape. Supported and attended by top industry influencers, distributors, celebrities.

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Sunscreen Film Festival
May
1

Sunscreen Film Festival

The screening of Steven Hoffen’s film, ‘Growing Peace In The Middle East” will be on Sunday, May 1 at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hoffen will be competing for Best High School Short.

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Riverside Short Film Festival
Apr
2

Riverside Short Film Festival

Steven Hoffen’s film will be screening at the Riverside Short Film Festival on April 2, 2022.

The Riverside Short Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film-making by supporting, promoting, and recognizing the art of short film and its artists. The goal of the festival is to amplify our collective and individual awareness by bringing the world to New Haven, MO, and beyond, to celebrate fresh voices and differing global perspectives with the hope that these programs will enlighten audiences, provide exposure for filmmakers, preserve the art of the short film, and present inspired entertainment for all.

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Phoenix Film Festival
Mar
31
to Apr 10

Phoenix Film Festival

Steven’s film, ‘Growing Peace In The Middle East’ will be screening at The Phoenix Film Festival from March 31 through April 10.

About The Festival
The Phoenix Film Festival started in 2000 by 3 local filmmakers as a way to get their films some exposure in their home town. Twenty-one years and thousands of movies later, the Phoenix Film Foundation has grown from a 3-day exhibition to an 11 day celebration of film with over 300 films, filmmaking seminars, parties and student workshops for over 27,000 attendees all at the Harkins Scottsdale 101.

The Phoenix Film Festival has been named one of The 25 Coolest Film Festivals and a Top 50 Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine and has been called the most filmmaker-friendly festival out there.

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Demetera Film Festival
Mar
30
to Mar 31

Demetera Film Festival

Steven Hoffen’s film, ‘Growing Peace In The Middle East’ will be screened at the Demetera International Festival and be competing for ‘Best Documentary Short A’. Demetera International Festival is an annual event dedicated to independent filmmakers and artists from all over the world, celebrating culture and art.

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Screening @ Barcelona WSXA
Mar
24
to Mar 25

Screening @ Barcelona WSXA

Steven Hoffen’s film, ‘Growing Peace In The Middle East’ will be screening at the Barcelona WSXA International Awards from March 24-25th. Hoffen’s film will be competing for Best Student Film

As an International & Independent event, We award and showcase Feature & Short Films, Feature & Short Documentary works, Commercials, New Media, Music Video and Animations. WSXA Barcelona International Awards is a FilmFreeway Gold festival with 6 years running and a partner award event of ARFF International.

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New Filmmakers New York Screening of 'Growing Peace In The Middle East'
Mar
8

New Filmmakers New York Screening of 'Growing Peace In The Middle East'

Steven Hoffen’s short film documentary will be screened virtually on March 8th 2022 @ 7:10pm

For Filmmakers by Filmmakers | The NewFilmmakers Series began in 1998 and over the past twenty-one years has screened over 1000 feature and 4,000 short films. In 2000 we brought the Havana Film Festival to New York and in 2002 we started NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. Our YoungFilmmakers & AltFest Series screen monthly. Many well-known shorts and features including Blair Witch and Too Much Sleep have had their initial screenings at NewFilmmakers.

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Screening @ Cleveland Kids Film Festival
Feb
25
to Feb 27

Screening @ Cleveland Kids Film Festival

Cleveland International Kids Film Festival | Growing Peace In The Middle East will be virtually showcased in the 2022 Program, scheduled for February 25-27. Steven Hoffen’s film is in consideration for the top prize of Best Picture!

Due to the unprecedented pandemic, the festival, unfortunately, will only be virtual this year. Viewers will have a chance to watch the films on www.clevelandkidsfilmfest.com on the dates of the fest.

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JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival
Jan
16

JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival

Stranger/Sister & Growing Peace in the Middle East (short)

Join JCC Chicago and filmmakers Kirsten Kelly and Steven Hoffen for a LIVE Q&A on Sunday, January 16 at 8pm EST. Your ticket purchase includes the discussion. You will use the same link to watch the film and join the LIVE Q&A. Questions may be sent in advance to cjff@jccchicago.org.

Tickets available here

Note: Once you purchase tickets, the content becomes available January 14th at 1:00 am EST, you'll have 71 hours 59 minutes to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 24 hours to finish watching the films. The January 16th at 8:00 pm EST livestream can be viewed anytime until January 17th at 12:59 am.

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International Human Rights Art Festival
Aug
28

International Human Rights Art Festival

IHRAF YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL

The International Human Rights Art Festival traveled to Bethel, ME to present its first Youth Film Festival at the Gem Theater. Following the IHRAF Youth Film Festival, there was a Q&A with some of the young film makers, including Steven Hoffen to discuss the inspiration behind his documentary Growing Peace in the Middle East.

Learn more about the event here

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