News - NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

NashFilm Announces Semifinalists for 2026 Screenwriting Competition

by Sophia D'AgostinoGeneral, News August 3, 2026July 31, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Nashville Film Festival is excited to announce the semifinalists 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. Congratulations to the 2026 NashFilm Screenwriting Competition semifinalists on this recognition. NashFilm will next …

John Papsidera, Casting Director Behind THE ODYSSEY and OPPENHEIMER, to Headline NashFilm Creators Conference at the 57th Nashville Film Festival

by NashFilmGeneral, News July 31, 2026July 31, 2026Comments are Disabled

Summit Taps Industry Leaders Across Film, TV and Music, Including Jermaine Johnson, Sam Pollard and Jasper Basch The NashFilm Creators Conference, running alongside the 57th Nashville Film Festival, will return Sept. 25–28, bringing together leaders from film, television and music for four days of conversations on storytelling, casting, distribution, scoring and the future of entertainment. VIP badges for the NashFilm …

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 …