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October 15-18, 2026

The 24th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival takes place October 15-18, 2026 throughout downtown Portsmouth, NH. Film and screenplay submissions are now open.

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PASSES FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIALLY ON SALE!

June 3, 2026

Film Producer and Longtime New Hampshire Resident Amy Greene to Receive the Van McLeod Award PORTSMOUTH, NH (May 27, 2026) – New Hampshire Film Festival (NHFF) is excited to announce that passes…

New Hampshire Film Festival can play role in getting films Oscar consideration

March 13, 2026

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. —The road to the Academy Awards can run through places like New Hampshire, where film festivals can help make movies eligible for the Oscars.

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