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......Emanating from a 1710 land grant, the New Hope area has a storied history. It began as a trading post and ferry terminal, and by the 1940s, New Hope's reputation in the arts, spurred by the multitudes of playwrights, directors and actors who traversed its bustling streets, became legendary.

.....This tradition continues today. Galleries call New Hope and its bohemian neighbor across the Delaware River, Lambertville, N.J., their home. Hollywood and New York-based producers steal away to the community's varied streets on weekends and holidays, and through venues such as the Bucks County Playhouse, the area's nightlife and entertainment options are boundless.

.....In response to this cultural milieu and wanting to foster new media within it, businessman and writer D. F. Whipple, a long-time resident of Bucks County, decided to establish the New Hope Film Festival. The private corporation became active on January 1, 2009. Whipple formed a group of artists who shared his passion for discovering and nurturing independent filmmakers—many of whom will make world and U.S. debuts at our festival—and for giving a voice to deserving professionals who've been overlooked by established forums. This broad and inclusive group includes filmmakers from outside the United States.

.....The festival is a member of the New Hope Chamber of Commerce. The festival's directors welcome you to our site and we hope you'll join us, art enthusiasts ourselves, at the exhibitions.

 

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