Tier 3
Boston, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The Boston Film Festival is one of America's longest-running, industry-recognized events for films. The 42nd program takes place in September and will showcase cutting-edge indie films, top documentaries, shorts, animated films, fall-release studio films, and will feature an
The main submission deadline for Boston Film Festival is around 20 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Boston Film Festival costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
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Boston Film Festival takes place in Boston, United States.
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