General information
- Dates
- 25–29 August 2027
- Location
- Not available
- Submission deadline
- Not available
- Eligibility
- StudentsInternational
- Subtitles
- Subtitles required in EN
- Official website
- https://middfilmfest.org/
- Last checked
- 23 September 2026
News
Bleeding Hearts in Blonde Wigs: John Early on Maddie’s Secret
Writer, director, actor, dishwasher, cook and social media star – these are all roles first time feature filmmaker John Early occupies in Maddie’s Secret. The film, which first premiered in 2025 at the Toronto International Film Festival, follows the titular Maddie (played by Early himself) as she navigates the dark and scary world of content Read
Rutland Herald on MNFF12
Over the weekend, Vermont newspaper The Rutland Herald reported on this year’s Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. In addition to writing about the visits of Anaïs Mitchell and Jane Fonda, journalist Jim Lowe detailed special events, screenings, and MNFF’s film selection process.
Dictators, Filmmaking and Friendship: A Conversation about Stalin Boys with Bianca Giaever
Stalin Boys, the 2026 recipient of Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival’s Best Documentary Short award, is a film built on comradery. Both in front of and behind the camera, collaboration and imagination between friends is the foundation of this film.
MNFF12 Announces “Hadestown: The Musical” As Opening Night Film, With Appearance by Creator Anaïs Mitchell
This event is currently sold out, join waitlist below. Join Waitlist Here Hadestown: The Musical will be screened as the opening night film, preceded by a conversation with creator Anaïs Mitchell and MNFF Artistic Director Jay Craven.
MNFF Welcomes Andy Mitchell as Managing Producer
As the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival gears up for its twelfth year of production, the team is excited to welcome local filmmaker Andy Mitchell as Managing Producer. Beginning June 8th, Mitchell will bring fresh insight, energy and passion to this new role.
Announcing the 11th Annual MNFF Award Winners
It’s with delight that we announce our award-winning films for the 11th edition of Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival! From juried prizes for documentary and feature narratives and shorts, to named cash prizes in special categories, our awards showcase the creativity, talent and ingenuity of our filmmakers.
MNFF Announces 11th Annual Festival Lineup
Festival to welcome Representative Becca Balint, actor Peter Sarsgaard, comedian Tina Friml, journalist David Sanger, Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone and more The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (MNFF) has announced the full film program and event schedule for its 11th annual festival, taking place August 20-24, 2025 in Middlebury, Vermont! T