Our 5th year of celebrating independent film!
Thursday, April 23rd to Sunday, April 26th
Easthampton, MA
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
Filmmaker Meetup 7-9pm Thurs, Sept 24
Join us at 7pm on Thursday, September 24th at The Heavy Culture Cooperative for a casual meetup and networking session. THCC is a great local org with a great bar, and we’ve taken some office space upstairs so they are now our roommates! We have a bunch of great events coming up this Autumn, and we’ll be discussing those that evening (as well as detailing them in the newsletter, for which you can sign up here). This summer seems to have flown right by; come catch up with everyone and check out this cool local venue!
Make the Scene at VSP in Springfield Oct 8
Join Visual Sound Productions & EFF for a hands-on evening of filmmaking and creative collaboration. Make the Scene gives you a chance to step into a working set and experiment. We’ll provide the script, the actors, the equipment, and the shooting environments; you take the director’s chair and put your own spin on the scene. Get behind the camera, experiment with lighting, jump into another production role, or simply explore the setups, meet other local creatives, and see where the night takes you.
Two shooting locations will operate throughout the evening, each featuring a prepared scene, complete with actors. The real fun is seeing how differently each creative approaches it. No need to arrive with a crew or a finished concept: this open-house-style experience is designed for experimentation. Come ready to try something, ask questions, swap ideas, and play! Free to attend, advance registration required.
LAVA Film Festival November 12th - 14th
EFF is not 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!
Help shape EFF’s next season’s program!
We are looking for community members to volunteer on our Selections Committee and help review submissions for EFF’27. No professional film experience is required: just curiosity, thoughtful engagement, and a passion for storytelling. Committee members watch and evaluate films, participate in discussions, and play an important role in determining what audiences will see on screen next April. It's a unique opportunity to discover exciting new work, connect with fellow film lovers, and contribute to a growing cultural event in our community. If you're interested in becoming part of the process, we'd love to hear from you. If interested, please contact:
Lena@EasthamptonFilmFestival.com
