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
The Coohatch 7pm May 30th @ ABB
At 7pm on Saturday, May 30th at Abandoned Building Brewery, instead of our typical monthly meetup, we’ll be hosting a showcase screening of The Coohatch, a new horror / thriller feature film by local filmmaker Dave Sondrini (78 min).
While surveying a newly purchased plot of land, amateur developer Ricky Noble vanishes. Thought dead, his friends and family struggle to move on… when suddenly he returns with no memory of what happened. As Ricky becomes increasingly disturbed by images of a supernatural entity, his family is forced to confront an unknowable terror.
This local indie is creepy as hell, and it’s proof that you don’t need deep pockets to make a terrific, affecting movie. Whet your appetite by watching the excellent trailer!
We’ll have a talkback with Dave after the film, and then we can continue to hang out, network, and socialize as per usual. Of course, ABB has great beverages to enjoy during the film, and Vegan Pizza Land will be open in the courtyard out back. You’re always welcome to bring in your favorite food from other local restaurants, too - you won’t want to miss this one!
Submissions for EFF’27 open June 1st
Local filmmakers can email the festival for a special code to waive the submission fees. We want to see your movies!! Please note that our submission cutoff will take place earlier this year, on December 31st 2026. That means you’ve still got 7 months to get those submissions in! We’ll be updating the website soon with a direct submission link and additional details.
Check out @MovieRunTime on TikTok
Did you know that our own Kt Baldassaro is a prolific film and TV critic? You can check out her work as @MovieRunTime on TikTok or YouTube, or her podcast What If I Don’t Like It on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You can even check out her excellent short horror film Girl in the Basement if you dare - although it is not for the faint of heart!
LAVA Film Festival November 12-14, 2026
EFF is no the only independent film festival in the area! The Lava Film Festival, in Greenfield, runs November 12-14 this year and showcases Massachusetts filmmaking talent from students to professionals and everyone in between. They “spotlight local filmmakers who create films that engage with the community and are made with joy.” Submissions are open now via their FilmFreeway page!
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
