PORTSMOUTH — New Hampshire filmmaker Aaron Wiederspahn has traveled to film festivals all over the country and the world, and he’s convinced the New Hampshire Film Festival is one of the best.

“Portsmouth stands out," Wiederspahn said. "It’s not just the location: a beautiful seaside city with great restaurants and the ability to walk to every venue at the festival — it’s how the festival has grown in the quality of the work, the guests, the audience, and the community support. When you’re starting out as a filmmaker, you have a dream and hope. But you need to find a community of creatives and develop relationships. That’s the most important and impactful aspect of independent film festivals.”

Wiederspahn first attended the New Hampshire Film Festival 20 years ago. Now he and his wife

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