We are so excited that Documentarian Marshall Curry got the Oscar Nomination on NHFF 2011 Film If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front.  If you weren’t lucky enough to see this film at the festival, here’s a quick synopsis:

In December 2005, Daniel McGowan was arrested by U.S. Federal agents in a nationwide sweep of radical environmentalists involved with the Earth Liberation Front, a group the FBI has called America’s “number one domestic terrorism threat.” For years, the ELF, operating in separate anonymous cells without any central leadership, had launched spectacular arsons against dozens of businesses they accused of destroying the environment: timber companies, SUV dealerships, wild horse slaughterhouses, and a $12 million ski lodge in Vail, Colorado. This film tells the remarkable story of the rise and fall of this ELF cell, by focusing on the transformation and radicalization of one of its members.

The film has gotten amazing reviews, and we feel so honored to have had it in our 2011 Festival Line-up.  Congratulations Marshall, and best of luck this Sunday at the Oscars!!

Watch the trailer:

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Read Some Reviews: The Telegraph, The NY Times

Buy it

See the full list of Oscar Noms

Be sure to watch the 84th Academy Awards on Feb 26!

With the Oscars right around the corner one of the faces you will want to be on the lookout for is Tom Hardy. You should remember him from “Inception” as his English swag ended up stealing him every scene he was in. This year he was in the intriguing John Le Carre film “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy“ which picked up 3 Oscar nominations and showed how versatile an actor he is veering away from the tough guy roles. He also co-starred with Joel Edgerton in “Warrior“   Don’t let the veneer of it being about MMA fool you it is truly well written and acted, a story of redemption and forgiveness. Nick Nolte also picked up a much deserved Oscar Nom for his portrayal of their alcoholic father. Tom Hardy is definitely a fresh face to the game and I can’t wait for more.

Check out” Bronson” for its Physical and Emotional rawness.

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We’re about one month into our open submissions season for the 12th annual New Hampshire Film Festival and we couldn’t be more ecstatic that the films are already starting to pile up! Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of NHFF this October 11-14, 2012 in scenic Portsmouth, NH.

Submission deadlines: Early Bird entries: June 5. Regular entries: July 5. Late entries: Aug. 5.

All entries must be submitted through Withoutabox.  Online entries close Aug. 15. For more information, contact NHFF Programming Director: Nicole Galovski, programming@nhfilmfestival.com.

Cancel all your plans for tonight and head down to what is sure to be the most fun time on the Seacoast: NHFF Casino Night! Our 10-day promotion with The Poker Room in Hampton Falls is coming to a close this weekend and we are taking the opportunity to try to pack the house with festival friends and supporters TONIGHT!  The Poker Room has more than just poker, oh yes, they have black jack, roulette, and a fully stocked bar!! We’re planning our extravaganza for 5-7:30 but come early and stay late, we’ll have some food provided by the festival, a tournament starts at 5:30 ($80 buy in, Hold ‘Em) and the poker room doesn’t close til 1 am.  If that’s not enough to get you pumped listen to Lady Gaga’s Poker Face until you are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY-vXcmpZIw

The New Hampshire Film Festival is proud to announce a very special partnership with The Poker Room in Hampton Falls!  The Poker Room has partnered with over 85 non-profits in New Hampshire to raise over $5 Million Dollars in the last four years, and now we are added to their ranks. Come down to The Poker Room February 9-19 to show your support, catch up with festival friends, and to enjoy some no limit poker fun!

Last year we were lucky enough to get T.J. Miller’s hilarious short I’m Having a Difficult Time Killing My Parents. Just recently he co-starred with the likes of Paul Rudd, Emily Mortimer, and Zooey Deschanel in the heart-waming quirky comedy  Our Idiot Brother (trailer).  A must see!!!