Tier 3
New Bedford, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The New Bedford Film Festival showcases authentic and powerful cinematic stories, cultivates emerging storytellers, and promotes the city's growing creative economy. Located in the vibrant South Coast region of Massachusetts, this annual festival is committed to showcasing diverse human experiences through various formats, including short and feature films, student shorts, music videos, episodic and documentary shorts, and PSA shorts. The festival, which includes venues such as the New Bedford Harbor Hotel, Steeple Playhouse, Gallery X, and the New Bedford Art Museum, offers screenings and ample space for networking and panel discussions. Each evening, attendees are invited to network and celebrate the filmmakers, and different awards are presented.
The main submission deadline for New Bedford Film Festival is around 20 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to New Bedford Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. New Bedford Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
New Bedford Film Festival takes place in New Bedford, United States.
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