A community magazine serving the residents of Montclair and Upper Montclair MontclairNeighbors OCTOBER 2020 The Roche Podwoski Family Moving Us Forward with Fitness and Film PHOTOGRAPH BY NEIL GRABOWSKY 2 MONTCLAIR NEIGHBORS Dear Residents, UST AS WE’VE ALL acclimated to a new way of being in the midst of a global pan- demic, the staff at Montclair Film has PUBLICATION TEAM also been forced to adapt. Since last PUBLISHER Michael Stefanelli spring,J they’ve been busy breaking new ground developing an CONTENT COORDINATOR Candice Horowitz alternative way to bring their carefully curated films and events to DESIGNER Marti Golon Montclair. The 2020 Montclair Film Festival, which was postponed CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER from its original dates in May, has been rescheduled for October Neil Grabowsky/Through The Lens Studios and reimagined to allow for social distancing. Mark your calendars CONTRIBUTING WRITER Rachel Post for October 2nd when the full festival program will be announced followed by early access and discounted ticket sales for members ADVERTISING on the 5th. Ticket sales open for the general public on the 8th. Contact: Michael Stefanelli Opening night for the beloved festival will be on October 16th Email: [email protected] followed by ten days of virtual events, online screenings and Phone: 973-277-7301 Carpool Theater, MFF’s custom drive-in movie program. This year your ticket will guarantee you a front row seat to online screenings FEEDBACK • IDEAS • SUBMISSIONS Have feedback, ideas or submissions? We are always happy to hear and virtual events which will run through October 25th. from you! Deadlines for submissions are the 1st of each month. 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