“Nashville is such a mythical place that it’s a joy to find a film festival there which lives up to the town’s magical reputation — a rich selection of top quality films, lively audiences from early morning to late at night, and really friendly festival staff making everything flow quite smoothly.”
—Jasmine Dellal, director, Gypsy Caravan

"One of the best run fests I have been to...Brian Gordon and team make NaFF proud...if I had a choice of where to give the world premiere of my next film, I'd pick NaFF in a heartbeat and give up every single fest to be back at NaFF. They truly rock!!!"
—Namrata Singh Gujral, Actress/Writer/Producer, Americanizing Shelley

“I'll always be indebted to the 2007 Nashville Film Festival for our sold-out world premiere!”
—Nina Kennedy, director, Matthew Kennedy: One Man's Journey

“NaFF creates a genuine enthusiasm and respect for all the filmmakers who attend (not all festivals do) and I believe they have much to offer.”
—Ray McKinnon, writer/director/actor, Randy and the Mob

“I just want to thank you guys for a wonderful time at the Film Festival. It was truly a great experience —not only for me but for those from Clinton who attended the screenings. You went above and beyond to accommodate me and my guests. I truly appreciate it.”
—Keith McDaniel, director, The Clinton 12

“To me, a complete foreigner, Nashville was just and only Robert Altman´s movie, a movie that I loved and still, many years later, floats in my mind. Now, after having attended the Festival, and having won an Honorable Mention (and a Les Paul Gibson guitar!), Nashville has become a town of film and music lovers, a town of warm and hospitable people, a town to which I would be very happy to come back and get to know better. Thank you, guys!”
—Alejandro Saderman, director, El Ultimo Bandoneon

“I was delighted to bring my film to Nashville which is an amazing festival and proved to be a fantastic launch pad for the film in the U.S.”
—Niall Heery, director, Small Engine Repair

"Our experience at the NaFF with DIRTY COUNTRY was incredible! It had all the trappings you've come to expect from major festivals--great parties, enthusiastic audiences, hospitality tents, etc.--while at the same time being intimate enough to have in-depth conversations with countless filmmakers, industry guests, and staff.   NaFF also helped orchestrate an unforgettable post-screening concert starring our film's subject, Larry Pierce.  All-in-all a first-rate, top-tier festival experience."
—Stu Pollard, producer, Dirty Country

 “Friends have been recommending the Nashville Film Festival to me for a while now, and they weren't lying. I'm very thankful that I finally got a chance to experience it for myself. Casual, positive, smoothly run, the festival has an unforced air that makes it all the more appealing. Brian Gordon and the crew are really doing it right. Attention all filmmakers, submit your film to Nashville if you know what's good for you!”
—Michael Tully, director, Silver Jew

"One of the best programmed competitive festivals in one of the most surprising cities in the U.S."
—Nancy Gerstman, Co-President, Zeitgeist Films

"A rare breed of film festival; it's a regional festival that can offer varied films so there's something for everyone in the local community, but it also has enough focus - as a showcase for music films - so that it isn't just another generic stop along the festival circuit."
— Wendy Mitchell, indieWIRE