Northampton Youth Cinema Festival
Final Deadline to Submit is April 21, 2026
Filmmakers are encouraged to submit original works across all genres, including narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental film. Submissions are managed via FilmFreeway at filmfreeway.com/NYCF.
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Northampton Arts Council Announces Ari Banias as 2026-2028 Poet Laureate
Ari Banias is the author of two full-length poetry collections, A Symmetry (W. W. Norton, 2021), which won the 2022 Leslie Feinberg Award for Trans & Gender Variant Literature…
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Northampton Youth Cinema Festival 2026
We will celebrate a nearly two-decade legacy of cinematic excellence in the Pioneer Valley. After a successful student-led relaunch three years ago, the Northampton Youth Cinema Festival (NYCF) continues to serve as a vital platform for filmmakers aged 21 and younger to bring their visions to the big screen
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Bow Bow Bash
On Friday, May 29, at 7:00 PM, the Iron Horse Music Hall opens its doors for an electrifying night of live music that resonates far beyond the stage. The Bow Bow Bash is more than just a concert; it is a high-energy benefit dedicated to fueling the musical dreams of our local youth.
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