Portsmouth, NH

Oct. 17-20, 2024

The New Hampshire Film Festival returns to Portsmouth, NH, this fall, offering nearly 96 hours of world-class independent cinema and a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and community. Film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and filmmakers converge downtown for exclusive screenings, engaging panels, and lively after-parties for what has become a must-attend event in the film world.

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Thursday Spotlight

Eephus

As an imminent construction project looms over their beloved smalltown baseball field, a pair of New England rec-league teams face off for the last time. Tensions flare up and ceremonial laughs are shared as an era of camaraderie and escapism fades into an uncertain future.

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Friday Night Opening Feature

Nightbitch

A woman (Amy Adams) pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom, but soon her new domesticity takes a surreal turn.

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Saturday Centerpiece Screening

Bob Trevino Likes It

When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino (Barbie Ferreira) accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the exact same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino (John Leguizamo) could change her life for the better. Inspired by a true story.

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Special Saturday Screening

Magpie

When Ben and Anette’s daughter is cast in a film alongside glamorous movie star, Alicia, Ben is quickly drawn into Alicia’s world. As he becomes more intoxicated with Alicia and their affair intensifies, Anette is left at home with the baby, pushed to her emotional limits and psychologically on the brink.

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2024 FILM TITLES ANNOUNCED

Film selections for the 22nd annual New Hampshire Film Festival, taking place October 17-20, 2024, have been announced.

EXPLORE THE FILMS

2024 Festival Guide

Films

Events

Juries

Schedule

Guidebook

4 Days. 100+ Films. One Unforgettable Journey

2023 Festival Trailer

Check out our 21st Annual trailer!

NHFF News

All News

NH Unscripted with Tina Sawtelle

September 25, 2024

PORTSMOUTH, NH (September 25, 2025) – It’s time once again for one of New Hampshire’s most inspiring and attended events: The 22nd Annual New Hampshire Film Festival to be held in Portsmouth…

The 22nd Annual New Hampshire Film Festival Announces 2024 Film Lineup

September 4, 2024

PORTSMOUTH, NH (September 5, 2024) – The 22nd Annual New Hampshire Film Festival (NHFF) lineup includes over 100 independent films that will be screened at the four-day event in Portsmouth, New …

"The New Hampshire Film Festival...delivers the goods."

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"TOP 50 Film Festivals worldwide, worth the entry fee for Filmmakers to submit their work."

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