Short Films
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Short
Best Television/Web Pilot
Any Length
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Sci-Fi
Best New Hampshire Film
Best New England Film
Best Student



Feature Films
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Best Animated Feature
Cast & Crew
Best Directing
Best Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Mixing
Best Set Design
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
NHIFF
The New Hampshire Independent Film Festival is a platform that showcases a diverse range of independent films, providing a unique opportunity for artists from both the US and internationally to connect with each other and a live audience. The intimate setting allows for meaningful interactions and feedback, which can be invaluable for filmmakers in refining their craft and promoting their work.
New Hampshire Independent will be hosted at the New Hampshire Theatre Project this year in Portsmouth, NH. The festival will host screenings of select category winning films for a live audience. The event is meant not only to be a venue for filmmakers to screen their award winning work, but as a networking event for audiences and creative artists alike. The independent filmmaking community is strong, the passion for filmmaking is what unites us all, so New Hampshire Independent is bringing together filmmakers from all over the world at this festival in Portsmouth NH.
Event Venue
New Hampshire Theatre Project
959 Islington St #3,
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Event Date:
July 14, 2025 6pm-10pm