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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 closed July 15.

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New Hampshire Film Festival Announces Shelby Gaines as 2026 Screenplay Judge
September 4, 2026

PORTSMOUTH, NH (August 31, 2026) – The New Hampshire Film Festival is proud to announce screenwriter and composer Shelby Gaines as this year’s special guest industry judge who will decide …

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Catch SAY ANYTHING with John Cusack at The Music Hall—Complimentary for NHFF VIPs!
August 24, 2026

PORTSMOUTH, NH – The New Hampshire Film Festival is excited to announce an additional perk to our VIP Passes for the 24th annual festival.

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