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Calling all screenwriters 📣 Entries are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition!

Going into its 11th year, our Screenwriting Competition features several categories, including drama, comedy, horror and genre features in addition to short competition, 30 minute and 60 minute pilots. To round it out, we offer a special category award to a Tennessee Writer.

All finalists are invited to the 57th Nashville Film Festival and treated to a table read scene from their screenplay performed by a cast of professional actors!

Submit on @filmfreeway at the link in our bio #ScreenwritingCompetition #EntriesOpen #NashFilm57

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Calling all screenwriters 📣 Entries are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition! Going into its 11th year, our Screenwriting Competition features several categories, including drama, comedy, horror and genre features in addition to short competition, 30 minute and 60 minute pilots. To round it out, we offer a special category award to a Tennessee Writer. All finalists are invited to the 57th Nashville Film Festival and treated to a table read scene from their screenplay performed by a cast of professional actors! Submit on @filmfreeway at the link in our bio #ScreenwritingCompetition #EntriesOpen #NashFilm57

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Special congratulations to these NashFilm alumni films & filmmakers who have been nominated for the 2026 @filmindependent #SpiritAwards 👏

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Special congratulations to these NashFilm alumni films & filmmakers who have been nominated for the 2026 @filmindependent #SpiritAwards 👏

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We’re excited to launch Fuel the Future of Film — our seasonal campaign highlighting the impact of NashFilm’s year-round programs and the stories that inspire our mission. Swipe to read a message from our Executive Director and learn how your support helps us champion filmmakers, empower students, and strengthen our creative community. We hope you’ll follow along, celebrate these stories with us, and consider making a gift that directly fuels the future of film. And as a thank-you, we’re giving away a VIP Badge to the 57th Nashville Film Festival! 🎬✨ Entry is completely free, but donations of any size are appreciated and encouraged. Entries close on January 1st at 11:59pm CT. Donate or enter the giveaway at the link in our bio!

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🧡 Today, we’re taking a moment to share our gratitude.

We’re thankful for the filmmakers who trust us with their stories, the audiences who show up year after year, and the staff, volunteers, sponsors and partners who make #NashFilm possible. From screenwriters and artists to projectionists and programmers, our community is built by people who care about independent film and the voices behind it.

Thank you for being part of this work — on and off the screen. 🎥✨

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🧡 Today, we’re taking a moment to share our gratitude. We’re thankful for the filmmakers who trust us with their stories, the audiences who show up year after year, and the staff, volunteers, sponsors and partners who make #NashFilm possible. From screenwriters and artists to projectionists and programmers, our community is built by people who care about independent film and the voices behind it. Thank you for being part of this work — on and off the screen. 🎥✨

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