Nashville Film Festival
The Nashville Film Festival is an annual week-long celebration of film, music, and culture that brings filmmakers, screenwriters, industry professionals, and audiences together at venues across Nashville. Founded in 1969, it is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States. It showcases international cinema, American independent films, documentaries, shorts, music-focused projects, and work by emerging filmmakers.
The festival also includes filmmaker Q&As, parties, networking events, and the annual Creators Conference, which features panels, workshops, and discussions for filmmakers, screenwriters, musicians, producers, students, and other creative professionals.
Nashville Film Festival Details
Date
The festival is typically held in September.
Location
Various venues throughout Nashville, Tennessee.
Presented By
Nashville Film Festival.
Cost
Ticket prices vary; individual tickets, packages, and VIP badges are typically available.
Who It’s For
Film fans, filmmakers, screenwriters, musicians, students, industry professionals, and anyone interested in independent and international cinema.
What to Expect
Film screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, workshops, networking events, parties, music programming, and the annual Creators Conference.
Good to Know
Programming takes place at multiple venues around Nashville, so screening locations, schedules, and ticket requirements vary throughout the festival. Nashville Film Festival.
