OUR MISSION IS TO SHARE THE TALENTS OF THE BEST INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS, DIRECTORS, PERFORMERS, AND CREATORS AND TO CREATE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING ARTISTS TO ENGAGE WITH THE MANCHESTER FILM COMMUNITY.

Audience Choice
Best Short Film
Best New Hampshire Film
Best Animation
Best LGBTQ+ Short Film
Best International Short Film

Submission Guidelines
1. Submit to just one category.

2. Will accept projects completed on or after June 1st, 2023.

3. Projects may have distribution.

5. Manchester International Film Festival reserves the right to use a clip or excerpt from all films accepted for the festival's website and marketing material. The clips will only be used in association with the promotion of the in-person festival.

6. An Individual or organization submitting to the film festival attests that the submitter is legally authorized to submit the film for screening.

7. The submitter shall guarantee and hold harmless Manchester International Film Festival (Palace Theatre) from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs of the court) which may be incurred because of any claim involving copyright, trademark, publicity, credits and screening, and loss of or damage to the screening films submitted into the film festival.

8. All submission must be playable on Digital Screen from a file. Once accepted, your submission must be sent as a downloadable file or drobox file no later than July 1st, 2024.

Acceptable Formats:
MP4.
MOV.
Pro Res 422 HQ.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Alfred Thomas Catalfo

    This is an absolutely first-class, top-of-the-line festival. I have written, produced and directed nine short films and have attended film festivals all over the country, some internationally. The Manchester International Film Festival is already one of my very favorites. I could instantly tell that the organizers love film and filmmakers, and are fully committed to putting on a great festival. Additionally, every screening was packed and the sound and projection were first-rate. I would absolutely recommend it to both filmmakers and attendees.

    September 2024
  • Adam Szudrich

    Thank you for selecting our film Slow Dating. Great to be part of the festival.

    August 2024
  • Daniel McAuliffe

    Amazing and intimate presentation of great films. The festival director did a great job in elevating upcoming and veteran filmmakers alike! Check this one out!

    September 2023
  • Rudy Childs

    I attended the Manchester International Film Festival from the very first film to last. Every aspect of the festival was well organized and attended. The staff was very supportive and pleasant to be around. I met some great connections and look forward to attending next year’s festival.

    August 2023
  • Incredible festival! Great Networking and Great program of films! One of the better programs I've been to.

    August 2023