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56th edition
Nashville Film Festival
Nashville, United States
September 24-30, 2026
7 days
About Nashville Film Festival
Founded in 1969, the Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States. The Academy Award-qualifying festival discovers, elevates and honors filmmakers, screenwriters and musicians from around the world, with a strong documentary, independent narrative, and music programming focus in Tennessee's capital.
Festival details
Location
161 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · Nashville, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Independent Film · Documentary · Screenwriting · Music Films
Duration
7 days
Founded
1969
Special programs
Creators Conference
Industry conference with panels, workshops and networking.
Movies in the Park
Free outdoor community screenings.
Education Screenings
Curated screenings for Nashville public school students.
Summer Film Camp
Immersive filmmaking camp for high schoolers.
Nashville Creative Sustainability Summit
Focus on sustainability in creative industries.
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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