Nashville, Tenn. (May 16, 2024) – The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm), a week-long celebration of film, music, and culture, has announced its return for the 55th annual event from September 19-25, 2024. The festival will feature film screenings, post-film Q&As with filmmakers, industry panels, live music showcases, social events, and more. Screenings are scheduled to take place at several arts venues throughout the area, including the historic Belcourt Theatre, Franklin Theatre, and Regal Green Hills.
As a globally recognized organization and cultural event, the festival will present more than 150 new films from filmmakers around the world, ranging from feature-length to short films across various subjects and genres. The festival will also spotlight up-and-coming directors making their feature debuts, student work from around the world and Tennessee, music videos, episodic work, and more.
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“We’re honored to present the 55th edition of one of the longest-running film festivals in the U.S. to our engaged, diverse, and dedicated Nashville audience of film lovers,” said Jason Padgitt, executive director at the Nashville Film Festival. “Each year, the festival continues to evolve and grow alongside the city, and we are proud to provide a multi-dimensional event that celebrates the innovation and immense talent of filmmakers, screenwriters, and music makers on a local and global level.”
The Nashville Film Festival aims to discover, elevate, and honor filmmakers, screenwriters, and musicians from Tennessee and around the world while strengthening the Nashville community. In collaboration with the Frist Art Museum, the festival will also present a series of Festival Education Screenings for Metro Nashville Public School students in grades 8-12. This initiative provides students with independent film viewings and in-depth Q&As with directors and producers, creating an environment of inspiration and critical thinking.
“We’re looking forward to the 2024 festival and the impressive line-up of diverse programming we’ll present to Tennessee audiences, showcasing a variety of narratives, powerful messages, and perspectives across multiple genres,” said Director of Programming Lauren Thelen. “We’re continuously working to provide the community with ambitious films and are excited for audiences to experience the deeply important work filmmakers are bringing forth this year.”
NashFilm will host events and programs highlighting various aspects of filmmaking, including a Screenwriting Competition (September 19-25) and the Creators Conference (film and music industry panels from September 20-22), both of which will be held at the Hilton Nashville Green Hills.
Additional films, programs, guests, parties, and special events will be announced throughout the summer. The full slate of films and programs selected for the 55th Nashville Film Festival will be announced in August. VIP Badges are currently on sale for the 2024 festival. For more information and to purchase passes, visit www.nashvillefilmfestival.org. Tickets for individual films and events will be available in August.
About the Nashville Film Festival
The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) is a globally recognized nonprofit organization and cultural event presenting the best in world cinema, American independent films, and documentaries by veteran masters, up-and-coming directors, and first-time filmmakers. With Academy Award® qualifying status, the festival celebrates innovation, music, and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. Originally founded in 1969, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the first film festivals in the United States and will host its 55th festival from September 19-25, 2024. For a glimpse of what to expect at this year’s event, view this video to see highlights from the 2023 festival. For more information, visit www.nashfilm.org.
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