Check out the highlight video above from last year for a glimpse of what to expect!  View our 2026 roster of special events and panel discussions below:

Thursday, October 15

• Thursday Night After Party @ Flatbread Pizza Co.
  (presented by Springer’s Jewelers)

Friday, October 16

• Short Stack: A Delicious Chat About Short Films
  (presented by Homewood Suites by Hilton)
• Cinema Programming: How Films Are Curated at Indie Theaters
  (Presented by Robinson Smith Wealth Advisors)
• The State of the Art: A Discussion on Documentary Filmmaking
  (Presented by Robinson Smith Wealth Advisors)
• Filmmaker & Sponsor Welcome Party
  (presented by Liar’s Bench Beer Co.)
• Red Carpet & Welcome Ceremony
  (presented by Studio Lab)
• Friday Night After Party @ Toscana Italian Chophouse
  (presented by Key Auto Group)

Saturday, October 17

• Morning Chat with 2026 NHFF Filmmakers & Special Guests
  (presented by Homewood Suites by Hilton)
• Violence on Screen: Tackling Tough Subjects in Film
  (Presented by Robinson Smith Wealth Advisors)
• The Power of the Pitch (presented by Silver Lining Painting Co.)
• SAGindie Happy Hour (presented by SAGindie)
• The Comedy Panel with Host Greg Kretschmar
  (presented by Needham Bank and Greg & The Morning Buzz)
• Saturday Night After Party @ The Music Hall Historic Theater Stage
  (presented by Stella Artois)

Sunday, October 18

• VIP Brunch @ AC Hotel’s Envio Rooftop
  (presented by Aland Realty and InHouse Digital)
• Awards Ceremony: Festival, Jury, NH & Van McLeod Awards Presentation
  (presented by Key Auto Group)
• Closing Ceremony: Audience Choice Awards & Young Filmmakers Workshop Presentation
  (presented by The Kane Family)
• An Evening with Alicia Silverstone and Screening of Clueless