Film & Screenplay Submissions
23rd Annual New Hampshire Film Festival
Please take note of our festival dates: October 16-19, 2025.
All films and screenplays MUST be submitted through FilmFreeway.
The New Hampshire Film Festival is an annual fall event located in Portsmouth, NH that unites professional filmmakers, screenwriters, and film industry experts with film lovers. Drawing more than 10,000 attendees annually, NHFF is the region’s premier film festival and is an integral resource for local and national industry professionals who return each year.
MovieMaker Magazine named the New Hampshire Film Festival to its annual list of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, celebrating festivals that serve moviemakers and audiences in some of the best destinations in the world.
Recipients of the New Hampshire Film Festival’s Oscar® qualifying short film awards will be eligible for consideration in the Live Action Short Film, Documentary Short Film or Animated Short Film category of the Academy Awards® without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy rules.
NHFF provides an opportunity for filmmakers to premiere their feature film, short, or episodic project in front of press, industry, and smart, enthusiastic audiences.
Mark your calendars – submission deadlines are:
FilmFreeway GOLD Members receive a 10% discount on submissions.
Films that are chosen to appear in the 23rd Annual NHFF will be notified by September 15, 2025
Festival Awards
Get your film in front of a prestigious jury and audience comprised of top industry executives, members of the media, award-winning filmmakers, and potential investors for a chance to walk away with a much-sought-after festival award and a prized private meeting with distributors face-to-face. Some of our past jury members have included representatives from:
At The Festival
When you attend NHFF as a Filmmaker, you are able to meet fellow filmmakers from around the world, network with industry leaders, and grow as a filmmaker.
All films and screenplays MUST be submitted through FilmFreeway.
If you have any questions about the film festival or submitting your film, don’t hesitate to email info@nhfilmfestival.com.
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