Nashville Film Festival

About Nashville Film Festival

The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) is a globally-recognized non-profit 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. Originally founded in 1969, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the first film festivals in the United States. With Academy Award® qualifying status in our narrative, documentary, and animated short categories, the Nashville Film Festival has screened many award-winning films from around the globe. In addition to producing the annual festival, NashFilm strengthens and enriches the local community year-round through unique programs, including film education screenings for public school students, a summer film camp for high schoolers, and free outdoor film screenings for locals.