The Nassau INTERNATIONAL Film Festival (NIFF) has grown over the years to become the TOP COMPREHENSIVE SHORT FILM FESTiVAL IN NEW JERSEY. We would like to thank our 2026 sponsors who have been willing to support the Festival. When you become a sponsor, please know that your support has allowed NiFF to promote independent films and their filmmakers and adds to the vibrant arts scene and sales for local businesses given the increase of tourists and filmgoers to the area during the Festival. SPONSOR SUPPORT HAS ALSO ALLOWED NiFF TO DONATE MONIES TO A DIFFERENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EACH YEAR. NiFF HAS RAISED OVER $112,000 for Different non-profit organizations OVER THE YEARS.
In 2026, NIFF will be partnering and donating festival proceeds to the What’s My Name foundation.
On March 29, 2019, Samantha Josephson - a Robbinsville, NJ resident and a 21-year old senior at the University of South Carolina - was kidnapped and murdered after getting into a car she mistakenly believed was her Uber. In the wake of this unfathomable tragedy, the What’s My Name Foundation was established by her parents in her honor to raise awareness about rideshare safety.
The mission of the foundation is to educate the world on ride share safety, supporting charitable organizations and providing scholarships to selected high school seniors. Samantha may be gone but the foundation is committed to sharing her story and making a lasting impact so that no other family endures the pain of such a senseless loss.
Welcome to the Nassau International Film Festival (NIFF) online fundraiser page!
Over the years, NIFF has earmarked funds donated from patrons and sponsors each year to assist various non-profit organizations. We have raised over $112,000 for different non-profits over the years. Those organizations the Festival has donated to over the years include the American Cancer Society, Womenspace, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), the Community Foodbank of New Jersey - a Feeding America affiliate and Mercer Street Friends, the Lisa Goldstein Education Foundation, the Family Resource Network, Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army.
Some recent examples of giving:
In 2022, festival proceeds from festival goers, filmmakers and sponsors went to the Lisa Goldstein Education Foundation (LGEF). Festival proceeds allowed us to underwrite eight scholarships from LGEF for high school students. LGEF awards annual scholarships to high school seniors pursuing education, math or science studies at a college or university and college/university juniors currently doing their student teaching in a NJ school district in elementary and/or special education. In keeping with the legacy of Lisa Goldstein, a former third grade teacher at Maurice Hawk elementary school in West Windsor, NJ, the foundation strives to assist future teachers whose goal is to help students lead lives of joy and purpose through a solid start to their educational journey at the elementary level.
Proceeds from the 2023 Festival went toward the Family Resource Network (FRN). FRN provides more than 50 services and programs for NJ residents living with epilepsy, autism, developmental disabilities and chronic illness and support for their caregivers.
Proceeds from the 2024 and 2025 Festival went towards Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army. Unwrapped toys and winter clothing were also donated by festival goers and distributed as messages of joy and hope during the holiday season to disadvantaged children up to age 12.
Nassau International Film Festival gratefully acknowledges the support from the following businesses and organizations:
2026 Theatre Host: AMC MarketFair at Princeton 2026 Restaurant Host: Tommy’s Tap and Tavern at MarketFair, Princeton
AMC MarketFair
Aunt Chubby’s Luncheonette
Bent Spoon
Blue Point Grill
Conte's Pizza
Dolce and Clemente
Donna Murphy, Realtor BHHS Fox and Roach Princeton
Eno Terra Restaurant and Enoteca
Fast Signs
FilmFreeway
Greyshore Studios
Jersey Mike's
Labyrinth Books
Lilly Pulitzer
MarketFair
McCaffrey's Food Market
Mediterra Restaurant and Bar
Mercer County Woman Newspaper
Metro North Grill
Monmouth Junction Kitchen
Nassau Inn
Patch Media
PJ's Pancake House
Princeton Hyatt
Princeton-Mercer Chamber of Commerce
Princeton University
ShopRite
Small World Cafe
Teresa Caffe
The Montgomery News
The Tiger's Tale
The Township of Princeton
The Town Topics
Trader Joe's
University Seekers
US1 Newspaper
Waymo
Wegmans
Whole Foods Market
Winberie's Restaurant
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Crew | Contribution of $100
Recognition in Festival program
Editor | Contribution of $101-$200
Recognition in Festival program
Acknowledgement in Festival social media messaging
Screenwriter | Contribution of $201-$500
Recognition in Festival program
Acknowledgement in Festival social media messaging
Photos with award winners in front of Festival step and repeat banner
Director | Contribution of $501-$1000
Recognition in Festival program
Acknowledgement in Festival social media messaging
Photos with award winners in front of Festival step and repeat banner
Logo and name display in lobby during Festival
PRODUCER | Contribution of $1001-$5000
All items listed in Director’s level of giving plus
Discuss company product/information prior to question and answer panel discussion between audience and filmmakers
Introduce films to the audience at the Festival
Present company information at Festival after-party
Have a table in lobby to hand out information to Festival goers
EXCLUSIVE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | $ABOVE $5000 Sponsorship
Recognized as premier sponsor in all marketing materials and activities
All items listed in Producer’s level of giving plus:
Introduce a film or moderate Q & A panel with filmmakers
Lobby display table during festival
Logo included on ad slide to be shown during festival
Prime placement of logo, link, brief description on festival website
Prime placement of logo, name and brief description on event signage
Acknowledgement in social media messaging and publicly during festival
Become a sponsor
If you would like to be a sponsor, click the button below to make a donation. Please also contact Festival Director Lew Goldstein (goldstein.lew@gmail.com) or NIFF Volunteer, Pamela Elmi (elmipamela@yahoo.com) to discuss special partnership and giving opportunities. Sponsor deadline for the 2026 festival will be no later than November 13, 2026.
OTHER Ways to help
Contribute a generous financial donation that supports the production and promotion of this unique film festival.
Provide in-kind donations (e.g., event venue, product or service).
Help Spread the Word! Like and Share on Facebook.
Volunteer in festival planning and implementation (e.g., volunteering or attendance at films; participating in festival planning or film selection).
Promote the film festival and encourage participation (e.g, through in-store posters or flyers, newsletter, web site, social media, etc.).
Note: All sponsorships can be made through the donate now! button. Checks should be made payable to Nassau International Film Festival and sent to: NIFF c/o Lew Goldstein, Festival Director 80 Riverwalk in Plainsboro, NJ 08536.