The Hoboken Docs Film Festival is a celebration of bold documentary storytelling and emerging filmmakers bringing real stories to life through film. Founded in Hoboken, New Jersey, the festival was created to spotlight authentic voices, spark meaningful conversations, and build a creative community around the power of nonfiction cinema.
Set against the backdrop of one of America’s most historic waterfront cities, Hoboken Docs showcases short documentaries that explore the human experience through honest, compelling, and fearless storytelling. From personal narratives to social issues and cultural explorations, the festival highlights films that challenge perspectives and connect audiences through truth and creativity.
Set against the backdrop of one of America’s most historic waterfront cities, Hoboken Docs showcases short documentaries that explore the human experience through honest, compelling, and fearless storytelling. From personal narratives to social issues and cultural explorations, the festival highlights films that challenge perspectives and connect audiences through truth and creativity.
Location
Antique Loft
33-41 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ, USA
33-41 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ, USA
Date & Time
June 20, 2026, 8:00 PM
Schedule
5:00 pM
ARMORED LEAGUE SCREENING/ DEMOSTRATION
As part of the Hoboken Docs Film Festival, we will be hosting a special screening at 1 Firehouse Plaza in Hoboken featuring a documentary centered on the Armored League of NYC. A community dedicated to the sport, history, and artistry of armored combat. The film explores the passion, discipline, and culture behind this unique world, offering audiences an inside look at the athletes and enthusiasts who bring medieval-style combat into the modern day.
8:00 PM
HOBOKEN DOCS FILM FESTIVAL WINNER SCREENINGS
The Hoboken Docs Film Festival will host a special showcase event at the iconic Antique Loft in Hoboken, featuring screenings of the festival’s winning documentaries alongside filmmakers, special guests, and members of the local creative community. With panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, the venue provides a unique atmosphere to celebrate the standout films and storytellers recognized throughout the festival.
11:00 PM
ANTIQUE BAR AND BAKERY AFTER PARTY
Following the festival screenings, guests, filmmakers, and supporters are invited to continue the celebration at the official Hoboken Docs Film Festival afterparty at Antique Bar & Bakery. The evening will feature a live DJ, happy hour specials, and a celebratory toast dedicated to the creatives, storytellers, and artists who helped bring the festival to life.