Welcome to New
Renaissance Film
Festival
With over 10 years of experience in curating and
showcasing groundbreaking independent cinema,
New Renaissance Film Festival (NRFF) has built a
reputation as a trusted platform for filmmakers and
screenwriters. We understand the challenges that
come with navigating the film festival circuit. That’s
why founders Jan Hendrik Verstraten and
Massimo Barbato have created three specialised
platforms that are designed to support, elevate,
and celebrate your creative work: NRFF London,
NRFF Dreamers of Dreams, and NRFF Emerging
Talent.
Whether you're an emerging filmmaker or a seasoned
storyteller, NRFF is the place where your vision can
thrive. Our mission is simple: To showcase the most
innovative and inspiring voices in independent cinema
and storytelling, while giving filmmakers and
screenwriters the recognition and opportunities they
deserve.