Tier 3
Middlebury, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
MNFF supports, promotes and exhibits the dynamic and imaginative work of an international community of 1st-and 2nd-time filmmakers.
The main submission deadline for Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival is around 17 May 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival costs from USD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival takes place in Middlebury, United States.
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