| NH Kumbaya Over Film Fest in Portsmouth |
In an unprecedented collaboration to support hospitality, tourism, and culture in the state, three major
The cross-promotional effort will include the NH Liquor Commission, the NH Division of Travel & Tourism and the NH Film & Television Office, a part of the NH Department of Cultural Resources. To support hospitality and tourism, the NH Liquor Commission has joined forces with film sponsors Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Absolut Vodka, and Moët & Chandon Champagne.
“The NH Film Festival has established itself as a destination cultural event,” said Joseph Mollica, Chairman of the NH Liquor Commission. “It presents the opportunity to enjoy film and culture, and to enjoy an evening out at the many restaurants in the Seacoast. It creates a positive impact on the economy of this region and ultimately benefits the image and quality of life of the state as a whole.”
“Simply put, NHFF is the highlight of the year for
“The film festival helps make NH even more of a destination in the fall,” said Lori Harnois, Director of the New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development. “It’s a cultural treasure for the state and working collaboratively to support NHFF is a win-win for NH tourism.”
The promotional partnership between the three state entities and the non-profit film festival is a mutually beneficial collaboration that ultimately supports business, arts and culture in the state, according to Nicole Gregg, NHFF Executive Director.
NHFF drew an estimated 9,000 people to
Working with the three state entities in such a collaboration is a benchmark for the non-profit NH Film Festival which has grown into one of NH’s most prominent social and cultural happenings since starting in 2001 in
More information about the NH Film Festival is available at www.nhfilmfestival.com.
About the
The NHLC operates retail locations throughout the
About the NH Division of Travel & Tourism Development
The Division of Travel & Tourism Development, as part of the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development, works with the state’s seven travel regions to increase visitation, travel and visitor expenditures in order to expand business activity and employment throughout the state. The division is responsible for domestic and international advertising and public relations, literature publication and distribution, www.visitnh.gov administration, grant administration and research to monitor and measure the impact of travel and tourism to the state. For more information about
About the NH Department of Cultural Resources
About the NH Film & Television Office
The New Hampshire Film & Television Office, as part of the New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources, works to expand business activity and employment throughout the state by acting as a liaison between the film industry and an established network of government agencies, the state’s film industry workforce, and local property owners. The office is responsible for location assistance, public relations and general production support in an effort to broaden the cultural and economic impact of film and television production in the state. For more information about film and television production in
About NHFF
The New Hampshire Film Festival is a four-day cultural experience set in the fall foliage of picturesque