THE MUSIC HALL FOUNDERS LOBBY The 10th Annual New Hampshire Day and Night is a mini film festival dedicated to New Hampshire affiliated films. All ticket and pass holders are invited to a reception on October 15 from 6:00-7:00pm at The Music Hall Founders Lobby.
Please join us as we welcome all to NH Day & Night and the 2015 New Hampshire Film Festival. The executive staff will make a few remarks and the Van McLeod Award will be presented to Emmy Winner, and NH native Gordon Clapp. 2015 VAN McLEOD AWARD RECIPIENT Gordon Clapp is a native of North Conway, New […]
The NH Awards Ceremony will take place immediately following the Q&A after the final screening of the evening. All NH awards are presented at the NHPTV awards ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15 NH FILM OF THE YEAR The best narrative feature and short films nominated by the NHFF executive staff are eligible for this award. […]
We invite all ticket and pass holders to the Anchor Line After Party at Flatbread at 138 Congress St. on Thursday after the awards ceremony. The NHFF executive staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the filmmakers with Granite State connections who have worked so hard this year to produce our […]
Independent filmmaking allows you to focus all your attention on what’s happening directly in front of you. After all, it’s your passion, your voice, your project. But your film has the potential to have a larger, lasting benefit on the world around you. In this panel discussion, you will participate in conversation about how filmmakers […]
There’s a lot going on around us — the good, the bad and the ugly. We cordially invite you to join a pertinent discussion about current events topics impacting our region, featuring guests who have used their recent work in documentary film and television to bring these issues to light. MODERATOR: STEFANY SHAHEEN CO-FOUNDER AND […]
All artist and industry passholders and 2015 sponsors are welcome to attend.
THE MUSIC HALL FOUNDERS LOBBY AND CHESTNUT STREET
The NHFF directors welcome you to the 15th annual event with stand-up comedian Juston McKinney, introducing this year's special guests and all attendees to the state of NH. The opening night program concludes with the opening night feature Experimenter. Please join us for the opening night party immediately following the screening at the Portsmouth Gas […]
PORTSMOUTH GAS LIGHT THIRD FLOOR NIGHTCLUB Please join us in celebrating the opening night of the 15th annual NHFF at downtown Portsmouth’s premier dance club.
With a format that is one part Inside the Actors Studio and one part talk show, come prepared to listen, laugh and pose questions to our entertaining special guests as they share stories and anecdotes from their experiences about any and all things comedy. MODERATOR: GREG KRETSCHMAR HOST, GREG AND THE MORNING BUZZ Kretschmar is […]
3S ARTSPACE GALLERY AND BLOCK SIX Stop by our newest venue, 3S Artspace, to refuel between screenings at our Hospitality Party. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Block Six, Demeters and Robert's Maine Grill. A sampling of Mionetto Prosecco, Sobieski Vodka and Stella Artois beer will also be available, along with refreshments from BRGR […]
MODERATOR: ERIN TRAHAN EDITOR, THE INDEPENDENT Erin Trahan edits The Independent, where she has overseen the publication of two books on film distribution and spearheaded the preservation of the Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers’ organizational archive and print magazine. PANELIST: JEFFREY BOWERS SENIOR MANAGER OF CURATION, VIMEO Jeffrey Bowers is Senior Manager of […]
Saturday night’s party is the signature after party for the 2015 NH Film Festival, hosted by Portsmouth Chevrolet. Please join us at Portsmouth’s most beautiful waterfront venue and enjoy mingling with celebrity guests, industry insiders and film enthusiasts.
Open to the public. Programming the whole family can enjoy. This year's screening is Hotel Transylvania 2. Please join us for some family fun. Face painting available after the screening at the Discover Portsmouth Center.
Entry exclusively for VIP level pass holders. We invite guests with VIP level passes to the most anticipated event of the festival. The One Hundred Club graciously rolls out the red carpet and opens their “members only” club to our most prominent guests for this exclusive brunch high above the city’s skyline.
Meet, celebrate and listen to a reading from this year's screenplay competition winner Kenny Stevenson and Grand Prize Judge David Dastmalchian. 2015 was another great year for the NHFF Screenplay Competition, which continues to grow in both quantity and quality each year. Our semi finalists and finalists featured some especially competitive material, making the process […]
15TH ANNUAL NHFF GRANNY AWARDS The 2015 New Hampshire Film Festival recognizes the best films in several categories by presenting our Granny Awards. The Granny is a celebration of NHFF’s award-winning films and also pays homage to our beloved Granite State. Weighing in at about 10 pounds, the Granny is surely the most physically significant […]
The Music Hall Founders Lobby The 11th Annual New Hampshire Day and Night is a mini film festival dedicated to New Hampshire affiliated films. All ticket and pass holders are invited to a reception on October 13 from 6:30-7:30pm at The Music Hall Founders Lobby.
The New Hampshire Film Festival honors and presents Van McLeod's wife, Joan Goshgarian and daughter, Chelsea with this year's award.
The NHPTV NH Night Awards presents the NH Film Awards, including New Hampshire Film of the Year, decided upon by the NH Jury.
We invite all ticket and pass holders to the Anchor Line After Party at Flatbread at 138 Congress St. on Thursday after the awards ceremony. The NHFF executive staff would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the filmmakers with Granite State connections who have worked so hard this year to produce our […]
WHY IS NEW HAMPSHIRE A POLITICAL FILMMAKER’S PARADISE? Join a panel discussion with documentary filmmakers who chased down the next Leader of the Free World across New Hampshire during the chaotic 2016 election and in past NH Primaries. The Granite State is famous for its up-close- and-personal presidential campaigns, and that same in-your- face style enjoyed by voters […]
When a couple sets out to build their dream house, they enlist the services of an uncompromising modernist architect who proceeds to build his dream house instead of theirs.
That Lloyd "Swee' Pea" Daniels became an NBA player was no surprise – at age 16 he was named "the next Magic Johnson" and possibly the best player that had ever lived. That his NBA debut happened at age 25, with bullets still lodged in his chest and a body ravaged by years of crack-cocaine […]
We are honored to present two back-to-back, cutting-edge workflow workshops: 360° Video and VR Media Workflows with G-Technology Hosted by Dan Deering of MacEdge, Bobby Lombardi of G-Technology, and Ken Dodge of Anchor Line Projects, this workshop will discuss some of the complexities of VR capture, editing, and delivery, and the unique storage workflow solutions […]
Alex Gibney’s Zero Days is a documentary thriller about the world of cyberwar. For the first time, the film tells the complete story of Stuxnet, a piece of self-replicating computer malware (known as a “worm” for its ability to burrow from computer to computer on its own) that the U.S. and Israel unleashed to destroy […]
An exhausted, workaholic actress, Anna Baskin, 44, abruptly extricates herself from a successful but mind-numbing TV role, returning to her past life in New York to reinvent herself.
Designer Stefan Sagmeister lives in the city of his dreams, creating work for the Rolling Stones and Jay-Z. Yet, he suspects there must be more to life. Turning himself into a design project, he attempts to change his personality to become a better person. Things don't go as planned.
All artist and industry pass holders and 2016 sponsors are welcome to attend
After spending two decades in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Mo struggles to put his past behind him as he readjusts to a new life working in an animal shelter. Doris is trapped in another sort of prison: an abusive marriage. A dramatic encounter brings these two troubled souls together, and a possible […]
A new pair of best friends have their bond tested by their parents' battle over a dress shop lease.
Red carpet event production by Chris Malloy Events and catering provided by The Rosa Restaurant.
Chad Cutler is heir apparent to his bruising criminal father, Colby, and has been groomed to spend his life hunting, thieving and tormenting the police. But with his own son, Tyson, coming of age, Chad soon finds himself locked in a battle with his father for the future of his young family. When Colby learns […]
Best friends Anna and Beth take a weekend trip to Big Sur, hopeful to re-establish a bond broken by years of competition and jealousy. Tensions mount, however, leading to an unexpected yet inevitable confrontation, changing both of their lives...forever.
Sexts, lies, and Carlos Danger: Watch the wildest political meltdown in recent history as it unfolds. It’s 2013 and Anthony Weiner—still reeling from the sex scandal that ended his political career two years earlier—is back in the spotlight as he mounts an audacious comeback campaign for New York City mayor. But it’s not long before […]
COPLEY CONSULTING AFTER PARTY 3S ARTSPACE - 9:30 P.M. - 1 A.M. Please join us in celebrating the opening night of the 16th annual NHFF at downtown Portsmouth's premier performance venue, presented by Natural Rocks.
Each year, NHFF hosts industry representatives from some of today’s most successful and cutting edge companies in the independent film and television business. Join this year’s insiders for a special panel discussion on the trends and future of distribution and marketing. Moderator MATT GRADY FOUNDER, FACTORY 25 Recently named “One of the Most Influential People […]
3S ARTSPACE AND BLOCK SIX 12 P.M. - 3 P.M. Stop by 3S Artspace to refuel between screenings at our Hospitality Party. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Block Six, Robert's Maine Grill, Anju Noodle Bar, Blue Mermaid, The Soupery, and BRGR Bar. A sampling of Stella Artois beer will also be available. full cash […]
With a format that is one part Inside the Actors Studio and one part talk show, come prepared to listen, laugh and pose questions to our entertaining special guests as they share stories and anecdotes from their experiences about any and all things comedy. Moderator GREG KRETSCHMAR HOST, GREG AND THE MORNING BUZZ Greg Kretschmar is the […]
Open to the public.
Join us for a lively discussion about the current environment of women in film, television, and media with a group of extremely intelligent, talented, and highly successful women. This panel will address how women are working hard to level the playing field and reinvent female stereotypes in a male driven industry. Moderator ERIN TRAHAN EDITOR, THE INDEPENDENT Erin […]
Entry Exclusively for VIP level pass holders. We invite guests with VIP level passes to the most anticipated event of the festival. The One Hundred Club graciously rolls out the red carpet and open their "members only" club to our most prominent guests for this exclusive brunch high above the city's skyline.
Behind the Scenes of Best In Show, Pitch Perfect, and more Join us for a one-on-one special event with actor John Michael Higgins, as we go behind-the-scenes of some of his favorite roles and favorite moments from renowned films including Best in Show, Pitch Perfect and many more. Higgins first came onto the scene when […]
Entry included for all ticket and pass holders, and parents of participating students.
The 12th Annual New Hampshire Day and Night is a mini film festival dedicated to New Hampshire affiliated films.
New Hampshire resident Col. Norman Phillips (USAF ret.) is profiled from his parentless childhood in a Massachusetts mill town, to decorated WWII fighter pilot, to Commander of the US’ first nuclear-armed fighter squadron, to fighter pilot in Vietnam where he was shot down over Laos. Barely surviving, Norm retired from the Air Force and embarked […]
Catering provided by 2 Ceres Street.
The New Hampshire Film Festival honors and presents Van McLeod's wife, Joan Goshgarian and daughter, Chelsea with this year's award.
The NHPTV NH Night Awards presents the NH Film Awards, including New Hampshire FIlm of the year, decided upon by the NH Jury.
To conclude NH night, we invite all ticket and pass holders to Flatbread to celebrate the award recipients.
Start your morning with a one of a kind workout and get amped with the perfect playlist all on the historical stage of the Music Hall.
Join a roundtable discussion with filmmakers and representatives from New England-based grant foundations, fiscal sponsors and arts organizations working with artists like you right now. Ask questions and learn more about the criteria, eligibility and process of relatively untapped opportunities available to finance local projects. MODERATOR: MATT NEWTON DIRECTOR, NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM OFFICE Newton has […]
Featuring: Ben Shelton (director), Tom Bergeron (co-star) Join Director Ben Shelton and Co-Star Tom Bergeron for a discussion and sneak peek at The Messenger, a television pilot written, directed and produced by Shelton and starring Bergeron, Jean Smart and RJ Walker. The project is described as a nuanced dark comedy/drama about the Messenger of Death, […]
All artists, industry passholders and 2017 sponsors are welcome to attend.
Red Carpet event production by Malloy Events and catering provided by Atlantic Grill.
The NHFF team welcomes you to the 17th annual event and introduce this year's special guests. The opening night program concludes with the opening night party immediately following the screening at the Portsmouth Gas Light.
Please join us in celebrating the opening night of the 17th annual NHFF upstairs at the Portsmouth Gas Light lounge with exposed brick, circular bar and views of downtown Portsmouth.
Hosted by Paul Hodes, the coffee block is your chance to hear filmmakers discuss this years' films while enjoying complimentary coffee and cider donuts.
Stop by The Thomas Laighton overlooking the Piscataqua River to relax and refuel between screenings. Featuring heavy hors devours provided by Tuscan Kitchen, Robert's Maine Grill, BRGR Bar, Cava, Nibblesworth, Vida Cantina, Great Circle Catering, and Anju. Beer will be provided by Stella Artois and wine by Horizon Beverages.
Hosted by Rae Dawn Chong Join us for a special onstage discussion about some of the hottest shows on TV today with some of the industry's top executives and creatives. Michelle MacLaren of Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Westworld, The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul and her newest show, The Deuce, and Steve Mosko, former Chairman […]
With a format that is one part Inside the Actors Studio and one part talk show, come prepared to listen, laugh and pose questions to our entertaining special guests as they share stories and anecdotes from their experiences about any and all things comedy. MODERATOR: GREG KRETSCHMAR HOST, GREG AND THE MORNING BUZZ Greg Kretschmar […]
Saturday night's party is the signature after party for the 2017 NH Film Festival, hosted by Portsmouth Chevrolet. Please join us at Portsmouth's most beautiful waterfront venue and enjoy mingling with celebrity guests, industry insiders and film enthusiasts.
Join a roundtable discussion with industry professionals boasting a wealth of knowledge from the secret world of short-form moviemaking. Ask questions and learn more about how to make your short film stand out, what short film distribution platforms exist, how awards eligibility and selection works, what festivals look for in shorts programming, and more. MODERATOR: […]
We invite all guests with VIP level passes to the most anticipated event of the festival. The One Hundred Club graciously rolls out the red carpet and opens their "members only" club to our most prominent guests for this exclusive brunch high above the city's skyline.
Please join us for programming the whole family can enjoy.
Catering provided by Row 34
Entry included for all ticket and pass holders, and parents of participating students.
The New Hampshire Film Festival is thrilled to kick off the 17th annual NHFF with our first silent auction! Register at NHFF Event Headquarters in the Discover Portsmouth Center anytime during the festival to bid on one of the auction items. Bidding is OPEN NOW through Sunday so be sure to check in and increase your bids […]
Plan your weekend, learn about films, purchase or pick up passes, and ask questions here. Artists and Press: come here for registration and press interviews.
NH Day and Night starts this year's NH Film Festival on Thursday October 11th, and ends with its own awards ceremony later that night. To conclude NH Night, we invite all ticket and pass holders to Flatbread to celebrate the first day of film fest and the award recipients. This is a unique and very […]
The New Hampshire Film Festival is thrilled to kick off the 17th annual NHFF with our first silent auction! Register at NHFF Event Headquarters in the Discover Portsmouth Center anytime during the festival to bid on one of the auction items. Bidding is OPEN NOW through Sunday so be sure to check in and increase your bids […]
The State of Filmmaking in NH: A Roundtable Discussion Join Matt Newton of the New Hampshire Film Bureau for a roundtable discussion on film and digital media production in the Granite State. Network with other industry professionals and share your experiences and insight on the ever-changing landscape of film in the region.
Danfung Dennis, Eric Strauss This Is Climate Change: Melting Ice 10 minutes | Participant Media, Condition One Former Vice President Al Gore takes viewers on a transcendent exploration into the devastating consequences of our changing climate. Stand on the Greenland ice and observe the melt as it courses through bright blue rivers and into gaping […]
Danfung Dennis, Eric Strauss This Is Climate Change: Melting Ice 10 minutes | Participant Media, Condition One Former Vice President Al Gore takes viewers on a transcendent exploration into the devastating consequences of our changing climate. Stand on the Greenland ice and observe the melt as it courses through bright blue rivers and into gaping […]
SAGindie Workshop Learn the ins and outs of independent film producing and hiring professional actors at this SAGindie workshop. SAGindie's Darrien Michele Gipson teaches indie film producers how to utilize SAG-AFTRA's low-budget signatory agreements so they can hire the best talent for their project, regardless of budget. The SAGindie workshop highlights the Short Project and […]
Our filmmakers and sponsors are a fundamental aspect of what makes the NH Film Festival a successful and inspiring event for all attendees year after year. As a non-profit independent film festival, NHFF relies on contributions and support from sponsors. Additionally, we of course wouldn’t be the NH Film Festival without our talented and hardworking […]
Leave your tuxedos and ball gowns behind, but dress to impress for a night on the town and come have your photo taken on the red carpet as the New Hampshire Film Festival kicks off our opening night! Special thanks to our Premiere Sponsor, The Provident Bank. NHFF Signature Cocktails will be provided by KEEL […]
Please join us in celebrating our opening night with music, drinks and dance at Portsmouth’s only speakeasy-style whiskey lounge: Latchkey. Grab your friends for a photo shoot in our Picture This Photobooth and enjoy music by DJ Ryan Brown. Sponsored by The Copley Consulting Group and Natural Rocks, with the NHFF Signature Cocktail by KEEL […]
Please join us in celebrating our opening night with music, drinks and dance at Portsmouth’s only speakeasy-style whiskey lounge: Latchkey. Grab your friends for a photo shoot in our Picture This Photobooth and enjoy music by DJ Ryan Brown. Sponsored by The Copley Consulting Group and Natural Rocks, with the NHFF Signature Cocktail by KEEL […]
The New Hampshire Film Festival is thrilled to kick off the 17th annual NHFF with our first silent auction! Register at NHFF Event Headquarters in the Discover Portsmouth Center anytime during the festival to bid on one of the auction items. Bidding is OPEN NOW through Sunday so be sure to check in and increase your bids […]
There is no better way to start the busiest day of the festival than with coffee, cruellers, cider donuts, and filmmakers at the Moffatt-Ladd barn on a crisp fall morning! Join us along with a selection of this year’s special guests for an intimate and casual conversation about some of our program's featured films. This […]
Content, Creation and Consumption and How Branded entertainment is playing a major role in the Film and Television Industry. CNN reported that American’s devote more than 10 hours a day to screen time so join us for a discussion alongside A filmmaker, producer for National Geographic TV, ESPN films executive, and an entertainment research specialist […]
*Note this party has been moved to 3S Artspace due to the weather. Stop by 3S Artspace to relax and refuel between screenings and enjoy music by DJ Mike Marchand. Hosted by InHouse Digital and Stella Artois, this party features heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by Tuscan Kitchen, BRGR Bar, Cava, Vida Cantina, Rudi’s, Row 34, […]
Danfung Dennis, Eric Strauss This Is Climate Change: Melting Ice 10 minutes | Participant Media, Condition One Former Vice President Al Gore takes viewers on a transcendent exploration into the devastating consequences of our changing climate. Stand on the Greenland ice and observe the melt as it courses through bright blue rivers and into gaping […]
Danfung Dennis, Eric Strauss This Is Climate Change: Melting Ice 10 minutes | Participant Media, Condition One Former Vice President Al Gore takes viewers on a transcendent exploration into the devastating consequences of our changing climate. Stand on the Greenland ice and observe the melt as it courses through bright blue rivers and into gaping […]
Annual Comedy Panel With a format that is one part Inside the Actors Studio and one part talk show, come prepared to listen, laugh and pose questions to our entertaining special guests as they share stories and anecdotes from their experiences about any and all things comedy. This year's guests are actress Rae Dawn Chong, […]
Saturday night’s party is the signature after party for the 2018 NH Film Festival, hosted by Portsmouth Chevrolet. Please join us at Portsmouth’s most beautiful waterfront venue and enjoy mingling with celebrity guests, industry insiders, and film enthusiasts. Grab your friends for a photo shoot in our Picture This! Photobooth and enjoy music provided by […]
The New Hampshire Film Festival is thrilled to kick off the 17th annual NHFF with our first silent auction! Register at NHFF Event Headquarters in the Discover Portsmouth Center anytime during the festival to bid on one of the auction items. Bidding is OPEN NOW through 5:00pm Sunday so be sure to check in and increase […]
Plan your weekend, learn about films, purchase or pick up passes, and ask questions here. Artists and Press: come here for registration and press interviews.
Please join us for programming the whole family can enjoy.
VIP pass holders are invited to attend our exclusive Sunday brunch! The event is hosted by The One Hundred Club, which boasts one of Portsmouth's premier views. Specialty food & drink include a complimentary brunch buffet, mimosas with champagne provided by JaM Cellars, Bloody Mary bar, and NHFF signature cocktails provided by our sponsor KEEL […]
To conclude NH Night, we invite all ticket and pass holders to Flatbread Portsmouth to celebrate the first day of the film festival and the award recipients. This is a unique and very important day to spotlight the creative film talent that is alive and well in the Granite State. All day and weekend pass […]
Plan your weekend, learn about films, purchase or pick up passes, and ask questions here. Artists and Press: come here for registration and press interviews.
Step into NHFF's Virtual Reality Experience and travel beyond the boundaries of traditional movie watching. As filmmakers are now experimenting with and embracing technology like never before, film festivals around the globe are showcasing this new frontier of storytelling. NHFF is honored to be able to bring our audience this experience. In partnership with WeLens, […]
The State of Filmmaking in NH: A Roundtable Discussion Join Matt Newton of the New Hampshire Film Bureau for a roundtable discussion on film and digital media production in the Granite State. Network with other industry professionals and share your experiences and insight on the ever-changing landscape of film in the region.
Presented by Women in Film & Video New England Making a film is a multifaceted journey. You might start off with a map and clear direction, but of course, changes arise. It’s how we handle them that defines our path. Women in Film & Video New England (WIFVNE) Regional Chair Christine Altan will chat […]
*Entry exclusively for filmmakers and sponsors. All artists, industry pass holders, and 2019 sponsors are welcome to attend.
Leave your tuxedos and ball gowns behind, but dress to impress for a night on the town and come have your photo taken on the red carpet as the New Hampshire Film Festival kicks off our opening night! Special thanks to our Premiere Sponsor, The Provident Bank. NHFF Signature Cocktails will be provided by KEEL […]
Please join us in celebrating the opening night of the 19th annual NHFF at the Portsmouth Gas Light, presented by Copley Consulting and Natural Rocks.
There is no better way to start the busiest day of the festival than with coffee, cruellers, cider donuts, and filmmakers at The Press Room on a crisp fall morning! Join us along with a selection of this year’s special guests for an intimate and casual conversation about some of our program's featured films. This […]
Step into NHFF's Virtual Reality Experience and travel beyond the boundaries of traditional movie watching. As filmmakers are now experimenting with and embracing technology like never before, film festivals around the globe are showcasing this new frontier of storytelling. NHFF is honored to be able to bring our audience this experience. In partnership with WeLens, […]
Behind the Scenes of Nonfiction Filmmaking Presented by award-winning production company Superfilms! and led by New Hampshire native, filmmaker Michael Barnett, this will be a comprehensive discussion about the process of documentary filmmaking. The panel of featured guests will explore the many challenges met by doc filmmakers and will discuss the risks, ramifications, and rewards […]
Relax, refuel and enjoy cocktails by the water at the Saturday Hospitality Party on The Outdoor Veranda at 1 Harbour Place! This event features musical vibes by Mike Marchand and hors d’oeuvres provided by local restaurants such as The Wilder, Cava, Row 34 Portsmouth, Tuscan Kitchen, Ohana Kitchen, Shane's BBQ , Rudi's Portsmouth/Rudi's Market Square […]
Annual Comedy Panel With a format that is one part Inside the Actors Studio and one part talk show, come prepared to listen, laugh and pose questions to our entertaining special guests as they share stories and anecdotes from their experiences about any and all things comedy. Hosted by Greg Kretschmar, this year's guests are […]
Saturday night's party is the signature after-party for the 2019 NH Film Festival, hosted by Portsmouth Chevrolet of Key Auto Group. Please join us at one of Portsmouth's most charismatic atmospheres which boasts an eclectic mix of downtown charm and uptown polish. Enjoy mingling with celebrity guests, industry insiders, and film enthusiasts.
Plan your weekend, learn about films, purchase or pick up passes, and ask questions here. Artists and Press: come here for registration and press interviews.
These famous awards, chiseled from granite, the heaviest award in the film industry, are awarded to the best films of the 19th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival. Awards include the Narrative Grand Jury Award, Documentary Grand Jury Award, Best Feature, Best Documentary, Shorts Jury Award - Animation, Shorts Jury Award - Documentary, Shorts Jury Award […]
*Entry exclusively for VIP Level passholders. We invite guests with VIP level passes to one of the most anticipated events of the festival. The “members only” One Hundred Club graciously rolls out the red carpet to our most prominent guests for this exclusive brunch high above the city’s skyline during which KEEL Vodka Bloody Marys […]
THE MUSIC HALL FOUNDERS LOBBY 6:10 P.M. – 7:10 P.M. Please join us for a reception on this special festival day dedicated to NH films and filmmakers. Catering provided by Toscana Italian Chophouse and Row 34. All are welcome.
The New Hampshire Film Festival presents this year's Van McLeod Award to New Hampshire filmmaker Julian Higgins, to be followed by a screening of his film God's Country.
The New Hampshire PBS NH Night Awards presents the NH Film Awards, including New Hampshire Short Film of the Year, decided upon by the NH Jury. All are welcome.
Please join us in celebrating the opening night of the 20th annual NHFF at Flatbread Company, presented by Night Shift Brewing.
Join Women in Film & Video New England (WIFVNE) Regional Chair Christine Altan, with special guests Nicole Galovski (Creator/Showrunner of Growing Up on Disney+, The Hair Tales on Hulu & OWN, What Would Sophia Loren Do on Netflix) and Anna Feder (Head of Film Exhibition & Festival Programs in the Visual Media Arts Department at […]
Join star Tom Bergeron, co-creators/stars Michelle Barton and Heather Dowling, writer/director David Fickas and co-writer Brice Beckham for a discussion and special screening of Down the Middle, a television series pilot produced by Gary Bryman and Jennifer Clymer. Show Description: How will Karen, an uptight workaholic who lives for the job—and the possibility of being […]
*Entry exclusively for filmmakers and sponsors All artists, industry pass holders and 2022 sponsors are welcome to attend.
THE MUSIC HALL FOUNDERS LOBBY AND CHESTNUT STREET 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Presented by BankProv, event production by Malloy Events and catering provided by Whole Foods Market and Portsmouth Gas Light Co. Walk the red carpet in style and enjoy hors d'oeuvres before the Official 20th Anniversary Opening Ceremonies.
The NHFF team officially welcomes you to the 20th Anniversary edition and introduces this year's special guests. The official opening night program concludes with the film The Lost King. Immediately following the screening, please join us at Toscana Italian Chophouse.
Join Factory 25 founder and New Hampshire native Matt Grady in a fascinating discussion for both film-goers and filmmakers alike about small independent film distribution. Featuring special guests from some of today’s most popular boutique distributors, including Argot Pictures and Fun City Editions, hear how viewers are able to directly discover new films for themselves […]
Stop by 1 Harbour Place overlooking the Piscataqua River and Memorial Bridge to relax and refuel between screenings. Featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by Toscana Italian Chophouse, Dwyers Pub, MOJO's West End Tavern, The Hammer, Portsmouth Gas Light Co., BRGR Bar, Whole Foods Market, and Green Monkey Catering. Complimentary sampling of select beers, wines, and […]
SPRINGER'S JEWELERS 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. *VIP, Artist, Industry Pass holders only Stop by the Springers Jewelers Lounge for a quick break in between films. Browse the newly renovated Rolex room - all while enjoying complimentary beer, wine and appetizers.
With a format that is one part Inside the Actors Studio and one part talk show, come prepared to listen, laugh and pose questions to our entertaining special guests as they share stories and anecdotes from their experiences about any and all things comedy. Featuring: Moderator: JUSTON MCKINNEY Juston has multiple appearances on The Tonight […]
Saturday night's party is the signature after-party for the 2022 NH Film Festival, hosted by Key Auto Group. Please join us at one of Portsmouth's most charismatic atmospheres which boasts an eclectic mix of downtown charm and uptown polish. Enjoy mingling with celebrity guests, industry insiders, and film enthusiasts.
*Entry exclusively for VIP Level passholders. We invite guests with VIP level passes to one of the most anticipated events of the festival.
*Parents of Young Filmmakers Workshop students are welcome in addition to all passholders. YOUNG FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP UNVEILING Combining elements of film school and a film race, the Young Filmmakers Workshop takes place throughout the festival weekend for youth ages 14-18. Students produce, shoot, direct, edit, and complete short films under the direction of John Herman. […]
MONA Headquarters is the official gathering place of NHFF. Plan your weekend, learn about films, purchase or pick up passes and ask questions here. Artists and press: Come here for registration and press interviews. The BankProv Box Office is available for passes. The BankProv Box Office and Artist Registration NHFF 2022 Official Merchandise for Sale […]
THE MUSIC HALL FOUNDERS LOBBY 6:15 P.M. – 7:15 P.M. Please join us for a reception on this special festival day dedicated to NH films and filmmakers.
BankProv presents the NH Film Awards, including the New Hampshire Short Film of the Year - decided upon by the New Hampshire Jury. All are welcome.
Please join us in celebrating the first night of the 21st Annual NHFF at Flatbread Company, presented by Northwoods Brewing.
MONA Headquarters is the official gathering place of NHFF. Plan your weekend, learn about films, purchase or pick up passes and ask questions here. Artists and press: Come here for registration and press interviews. The BankProv Box Office is available for passes. The BankProv Box Office and Artist Registration NHFF 2023 Official Merchandise for Sale […]
Did you know 2021 Academy Award-winning film Sound of Metal was shot partly in New Hampshire? Did you know a creator and showrunner of Brie Larson’s new series Growing Up calls New Hampshire home? Did you know there is a world class production facility providing state of the art studios for filmmakers, podcasters, musicians and […]
What’s going on with the history-making writers and actors strikes you keep hearing about? What about the state of the film and television industry as a whole? Is show business in trouble or looking just fine and dandy down the road? Come hear how some folks on the front lines are feeling about everything. One […]
*Entry exclusively for filmmakers and sponsors All artists, industry pass holders and 2023 sponsors are welcome to attend.
THE MUSIC HALL FOUNDERS LOBBY AND CHESTNUT STREET 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Presented by Key Auto Group, event production by Malloy Events. Walk the red carpet in style and enjoy hors d'oeuvres before the official 21st Annual welcome and opening night feature film.
MONA Headquarters is the official gathering place of NHFF. Plan your weekend, learn about films, purchase or pick up passes and ask questions here. Artists and press: Come here for registration and press interviews. The BankProv Box Office is available for passes. The BankProv Box Office and Artist Registration NHFF 2023 Official Merchandise for Sale […]
When you hear the names Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Dakota Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Ethan Hawke, Pedro Pascal and Michael Cera, you think movie stars, right? Did you know they’ve all done short films within the past 10 years? Just last year in 2022, Academy Award-nominated actor Riz Ahmed won the Best Live […]
Stop by Portwalk Place to relax and refuel between screenings. Featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres provided by Napoletana Pizza and Bar, The Wilder, MOJO's West End Tavern, Stroll and BRGR Bar. Complimentary sampling of Stella Artois will be available with a full cash bar. Music by DJ Mike Marchand.
Presented by one of our oldest key supporters, Vital, this year’s Van McLeod Award to legendary producer and executive Marcy Carsey. The award presentation will be followed immediately by Marcy's participation on the Annual Comedy Panel. With a format that is one part Inside the Actors Studio and one part talk show, come prepared to […]
Saturday night's party is the signature after-party for the 2023 NH Film Festival, hosted by Key Auto Group. Please join us at Martingale Wharf, one of Portsmouth's most charismatic atmospheres which boasts an eclectic mix of downtown charm and uptown polish. Enjoy mingling with celebrity guests, industry insiders, and film enthusiasts.
MONA Headquarters is the official gathering place of NHFF. Plan your weekend, learn about films, purchase or pick up passes and ask questions here. Artists and press: Come here for registration and press interviews. The BankProv Box Office is available for passes. The BankProv Box Office and Artist Registration NHFF 2023 Official Merchandise for Sale […]
*Entry exclusively for VIP Level pass holders. We invite guests with VIP level passes to one of the most anticipated events of the festival.
*Family and friends of Young Filmmakers Workshop students are welcome in addition to all pass holders. YOUNG FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP UNVEILING Combining elements of film school and a film race, the Young Filmmakers Workshop takes place throughout the festival weekend for youth ages 14-18. Students produce, shoot, direct, edit, and complete short films under the direction […]
