Join us in our 5th year of celebrating independent film!
Thursday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 26th
Short films, feature films, local and international works, post-screening discussions with creators at every level of film production, and more!
Photo by Tracey Eller
Video by Josh DeForge and Running Scared Motion Pictures
Thanks for a great Season 5!
Our heartfelt gratitude to all of the EFF community - audience, filmmakers, moderators, partners, sponsors, and volunteers - without whom none of this would be possible. What an incredible fifth season! We’ve already started talking about how to make it even bigger and better for season six. This video “love letter” by local filmmaker Josh DeForge beautifully captures the huge feeling we have in our hearts.
Right back at you, Josh!
About EFF
Since 2022, the Easthampton Film Festival has been celebrating independent filmmaking and enriching our local arts scene by hosting events and workshops that bring people together through a shared passion for cinema.
What’s Happening
EFF’26 Award Winners!
Best of Fest: Urban Ed by Wade Wofford
Best Local Film: Don’t Let It Bring You Down by Nick Verdi
Best Screenplay: Notification by Gregory Boover
Best Cinematography: Thickly Settled by Jordan Brooks and Brian Jones
Best Documentary: What I Want You To Know by Catie Foertsch
EFF is now on Letterboxd
We now have an HQ page on Letterboxd, and will be building that out more as we move forward. This will be another fun way to connect with our audiences and to help promote the indie filmmakers we feature each season, so definitely check it out!
Here’s the link: letterboxd.com/easthamptonfilm
Calling student filmmakers
If you are a student filmmaker in our area, there are two other festivals you should be aware of: The Northampton Youth Cinema Festival(this took place at 6pm on April 26th) and The Williston Film Festival (Saturday, May 2nd). Both are excellent opportunities for student filmmakers to showcase their work and meet collaborators - click on the links above to learn more about each, and get involved.
PIC presents a reading of “Trying”
Play Incubation Collective presents: Trying by Morgan Tabb
Sunday, May 3, 7:30pm @ The Workroom at 33 Hawley St. in Northampton - FREE TO ATTEND
Screenplay synopsis: Mallory, a high school senior on the brink of a big decision, must navigate her confusion about the future, all while having to handle her seemingly depressed dad and his eccentric step-sister, June, who shows up unannounced for a surprise visit.
Doors open at 7:15pm. No entry after 7:45pm.
Please enter from the downstairs courtyard.
Filmmaker Meetups
For now, the next of these is TBD. We’re strategizing ways in which we can make these regularly-recurring networking sessions even better. If you have ideas, please let us know on the contact page!
