Tier 2
New Hampshire Film Festival
Portsmouth, United States
- Submission deadline
- 15 July 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 30
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation
- Format
- In-Person
- Next edition
- 2026
Last verified 1 October 2026
About New Hampshire Film Festival
Held during peak New England autumn, the Granite State festival hands out engraved granite bricks as awards and a reasonably inviting acceptance ratio. The Grand Jury Narrative winner gets a private meeting with Oscilloscope Laboratories.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Animated Short at New Hampshire Film Festival.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Must win the jury award for Best Documentary Short at New Hampshire Film Festival.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Must win the jury award for Best Live Action Short at New Hampshire Film Festival.
New Hampshire Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the New Hampshire Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for New Hampshire Film Festival is around 15 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to New Hampshire Film Festival?
Submitting to New Hampshire Film Festival costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does New Hampshire Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. New Hampshire Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is New Hampshire Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. New Hampshire Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is New Hampshire Film Festival held?
New Hampshire Film Festival takes place in Portsmouth, United States.
Is New Hampshire Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
New Hampshire Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
Is New Hampshire Film Festival right for your film?
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