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NashFilm Announces Quarterfinalists for 2026 Screenwriting Competition

by NashFilmGeneral, News July 10, 2026July 15, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Nashville Film Festival is excited to announce the quarterfinalists across 8 categories in this year’s Screenwriting Competition. Since 2014, NashFilm’s Screenwriting Competition has championed exceptional stories for film and television, and the visionary voices behind them, from around the world. This year’s quarterfinalists write from across oceans to right here in Tennessee. Their stories …

NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST FILMS FOR 57TH EDITION, SPOTLIGHTING THREE DOCUMENTARIES WITH DEEP TENNESSEE TIES

by NashFilmGeneral, News June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Comments are Disabled

Academy Award® Qualifying Festival Brings Nearly 150 Films to Venues Across Music City, VIP Badges on Sale Now for September 24–30 Event Rock Icon Peter Frampton to Appear at Opening Night; Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Sam Pollard Also Among First Names Confirmed NASHVILLE, TN — June 25, 2026 —Nashville Film Festival, one of the country’s longest-running festivals, is set …

Navigating Film Production in Nashville: Tips for Local Creators and Teams

by NashFilmGeneral, News May 11, 2026May 15, 2026Comments are Disabled

Nashville has long been celebrated as Music City, but in recent years, our creative landscape has expanded far beyond the recording studio. The film and television industry in Tennessee is experiencing unprecedented growth, transforming Nashville into a premier destination for filmmakers, showrunners, and production teams of every size and ambition. In 2024 alone, the motion …

Outdoor Movie at Riverfront Park on 5/13: FOOTLOOSE (1984)

by NashFilmNews, Year-round Events April 28, 2026May 6, 2026Comments are Disabled

Join us at Riverfront Park on May 13th for a free outdoor movie night, plus free line dancing lessons at Category 10 before and after! Date and Time Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:30pm Location Riverfront Park100 1st Ave N Details Enjoy an evening under the stars at Movies in the Park! This month’s feature is …

Outdoor Movie Night at New Heights Brewing on May 15th, 2026

by NashFilmNews, Year-round Events April 7, 2026April 7, 2026Comments are Disabled

In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re partnering with Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE) and New Heights Brewing Company for a free outdoor movie screening of MINARI (PG-13) on May 15th! This event is free with a $10 suggested donation; $1 of every pint sold will be donated to NICE! There is …

OPRYLAND USA: A CIRCLE BROKEN Documentary Screening and Q&A on April 18th, 2026

by NashFilmNews, Year-round Events April 7, 2026April 7, 2026Comments are Disabled

Join us at the Franklin Theatre on Saturday, April 18th for two screenings of OPRYLAND USA: A CIRCLE BROKEN, winner of the Best Tennessee Feature award at the 56th Nashville Film Festival. Both the 2 PM and 7 PM screenings will be followed by an in-person Q&A with director Brandon Vestal! 2025 marks 100 years …