20th Anniversary New Hampshire Film Festival Starts Thurs. Oct. 6th
Over 100 exciting new independent feature films, documentaries and shorts from local and international filmmakers, fun panels, special guests, filmmaker Q&A, parties and so much more will be waiting for you October 6 – 9 at the 20th Anniversary New Hampshire Film Festival!
Your NHFF experience begins at our Event Headquarters, where you will pickup your pass bought on our website or purchase your pass in-person, receive a printed program guide, peruse our latest merchandise, and more.
NHFF Event Headquarters:
Museum of New Art (MONA)
135 Congress St., Portsmouth
Pass Pickup Hours:
Thursday, October 6: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Friday, October 7: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Saturday, October 8: 9:30am – 6:30pm
Sunday, October 9: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Download the NHFF Mobile App
Created in conjunction with the fine folks at INHOUSE Digital, the mobile app has everything you need to keep you up to speed on the four-day film festival in downtown Portsmouth, NH. The free mobile app, which you can download on your iPhone or Android device, features the following:
- Full Schedule — Easy access to full schedule of all films and events
- Venue Maps — Get around with ease throughout downtown Portsmouth
- My Schedule — Customize your own schedule of the films and event you want to go to
- Sponsors — View all NHFF sponsors and learn how you can support them
Simply search for “New Hampshire Film Festival” in the app store to find us!
Special Events
Thursday, October 6
Presented by New Hampshire PBS, the NH Day & Night Program at NHFF is dedicated to promoting films, filmmakers, producers and actors who hail from the Granite State. The Program starts this year’s NHFF on Thursday, October 6, and concludes with its own awards ceremony later that same evening. Special event highlights include:
- NH Night Reception
- NH Night Welcome & Van McLeod Award Presentation
- NHPBS Presents: NH Night Awards
- Night Shift Brewing After Party
Friday, October 7
The New Hampshire Film Festival continues without skipping a beat Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 9 with a full slate of incredible new domestic and international films, entertaining panel discussions, networking opportunities, parties, ceremonies and awards. Special event highlights include:
- Changing Landscapes: Presented by Women in Film & Video New England
- Sneak Peek: Down the Middle with Tom Bergeron
- Filmmaker & Sponsor Welcome Party: Presented by Nancy Phillips Associates and Green & Co.
- BankProv Opening Night Red Carpet Gala & Reception
- 20th Annual Opening Ceremonies
- Coppola Family Wines Friday Night After Party featuring Natural Rocks Ice
Saturday, October 8
- Boutique Distribution: A Treasure Trove for Independent Films
- Stella Artois & INHOUSE Digital Hospitality Party
- Springer’s Jewelers VIP Lounge
- Day Chaser Presents: Annual Comedy Panel featuring Gary Valentine, Laura Silverman, Josh Meyers, Aaron Lee & Robert Kelly
- Key Auto Group After Party
Sunday, October 9
- Rockingham Electric & Vital VIP Brunch
- Closing Night Ceremonies & Awards Presentation
Social Media
Follow the New Hampshire Film Festival on your favorite social media to stay in the know all festival long:
Facebook: NHFilmFestival
Instagram: @nhff
Twitter: @NHFF