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Nashville Film Festival 2013 Winners Announced

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Nashville, TN-- The Nashville Film Festival is coming to a close, and tonight the winners were announced at the Greenhouse Bar awards ceremony. Artistic Director Brian Owens presented the awards. Taking the big prizes, with two awards each, were Breakfast with Curtis, directed by Laura Colella, This is Martin Bonner, directed by Chad Hardigan, and Nairobi Half Life, directed by David “Tosh” Gitonga. The winner of the Bridgestone Narrative Competition was the opening Kurdish film If You Die, I Will Kill You, directed by Hiner Saleem.Full Press Release

Butch Spyridon, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. Wins the 2013 Beacon Award from the Nashville Film Festival

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) tonight, named Butch Spyridon, president and CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. the first winner of the 2013 Nashville Film Festival Beacon Award.  The award was presented by NaFF executive director, Ted Crockett, at the Sneak Peak screening of the Bureau’s new documentary film, “For the Love of Music: The Story of Nashville.” Full Press Release

NaFF Tickets Now On Sale!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Nashville, TN – The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF), scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema,now has tickets available for purchase. This year the festival features over 250 films from nearly 50 countries ranging in categories from Narrative Feature, Documentary, Short Films, Music City, New Director, Special Presentations, Graveyard Shift, Tennessee First, World Cinema, and for the first time, a special Kurdish category has been added as part of the mini 3-day Celebration of Kurdish Film. Full Press Release

NaFF Women-Centric Films

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the women-centric films to be screened at the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema.  These films are either directed by women or feature a strong female lead. They tell stories of women seeking independence, love, happiness, and rebellion. Full Press Release and Photos

Southern-themed Films at NaFF

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the Southern-themed films to be screened at the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema.  These films are just a few of over a dozen Southern films at this year’s Festival.  They tell stories of iconic music cities, singer-songwriters, and the nobodies that become legends through passion and circumstance.  Full Press Release and Photos

Kid-Friendly Film Selection

Friday, April 5, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the kid-friendly films to be screened at the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema.  These films have been deemed appropriate for all ages, and feature both national and international selections. The whole family can experience the joy of film this year at NaFF because there’s “something for everyone”. Full Press Release and Photos

Announcing Complete Short Film Lineup

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the complete line-up for Short Films in Competition to be screened at the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema.  The Festival features short films from 35 countries, in categories ranging from narrative, experimental, animated, young filmmakers, and Tennessee shorts. Full Press Release and Photos

Announcing Retrospective and Graveyard Shift Lineups

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the Retrospective and Graveyard Shift line-ups for the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema.  The selected Retrospectives range from years 1923 to 2009, and include a 90th anniversary screening of the 1923 silent comedy Safety Last!. For its own Graveyard Shift late-night cult-movie program, NaFF includes the movie that swept the Texas fest's horror prizes last fall, Here Comes the Devil, along with Golden Lion award winner Pieta, among the lineup. Full Press Release and Photos

Announcing Tennessee First Lineup

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the film line-up for Tennessee First to be screened at the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema.  These films were all made by, about, and for the people of Tennessee. From quiet memories, to nights shattered by violence, these varied stories will take you on a wild ride from the Mississippi to the Appalachians. Full Press Release and Photos

Announcing Kurdish Film Lineup

Monday, March 25, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the Kurdish film line-up for the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema. NaFF, in partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will screen the 15 Kurdish films during a three day Celebration of Kurdish Films on April 19, 20, and 21, and will offer a reception for dignitaries, opening and closing night parties, plus master classes and panel discussions for filmmakers led by members of the Academy’s International Outreach Committee. The events, which are open to the public, will be heavily attended by Nashville’s large Kurdish population.  Kurdish Film Lineup Release  Kurdish Film Stills

NaFF Announces Full Competition Features Lineup and Special Presentations

Friday, March 22, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the full line-up of feature films in competition and special presentations films for the 44^th annual Festival, April 18-25. One of the oldest and largest film festivals in the U.S., NaFF will screen more than 200 films.  This year, submissions topped 3,004, breaking all festival records. Full-Lineup-Release

Announcing Music Films Music City Lineup

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the Music Films/ Music City line-up for the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema.  Among major U.S. film festivals, NaFF is the only one to recognize this category of film with a unique award.  NaFF uses this category to recognize documentary films about music and musicians.  The films cover a full range of musical genres: from rock and roll and hip hop, to boys’ choirs and classic country. Full Press Release

Documentary Lineup

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the Documentary Film line-up for the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled for April 18 – 25 at the Regal Green Hills Cinema. The documentaries cover a wide range of relevant topics, including refugees of war, third-trimester abortions, the global crisis and kids at magic camp.  Press Release and Photos

New Director Lineup

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the film line-up for New Directors to be screened at the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18-25 at Regal Green Hills Cinema.  In 2013, women filmmakers made great strides as there were more women filmmakers entered than ever before in NaFF’s history. Full Press Release with Synopses and  Photos

Bridegestone Narrative Feature Lineup

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the Bridgestone Narrative Feature line-up for the 44^th annual Festival, scheduled April 18 – 25 at Regal Green Hills Cinemas.  The sixteen narrative feature films were selected from 3,004 films submitted to the Nashville Film Festival or curated by Artistic Director, Brian Owens.  These films present filmgoers with the first chance to catch major features before their national release. Press Release and Photos

NaFF Announces Special Presentation Line-Up

Monday, March 18, 2013

Opening Night: MUD – Starring Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon

Closing Night: UNFINISHED SONG - Starring Terrence Stamp & Vanessa Redgrave

Sundance, Toronto Film Festival Favorites: THE KINGS OF SUMMER · SIGHTSEERS - THE SPECTACULAR NOW · STORIES WE TELL - DEAD MAN’S BURDEN - Starring ABC Nashville’s Clare Bowen - KON-TIKI - Oscar®-nominated Best Foreign Language Film

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) today announced the Special Presentations line-up for the 44^th annual Festival.  The eight special presentation films were selected from 3,004 films submitted to the Nashville Film Festival or curated by Artistic Director, Brian Owens.  These films present film goers with the first chance to catch major features before their national release.  They cover the full range of artistic expression: from Western and romantic comedy, to British horror and documentary. Press Release and Images

Winner Named of Tennessee Shorts "Final Cut" Contest

Friday, March 8, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) announces the winning filmmakers of the inaugural Tennessee Shorts Final Cut Contest, earning the filmmaker the coveted final placement in the Tennessee First Division at NaFF.  The winning filmmakers are Tyler Evans (tyler@yeahyeahcreative.com) Mark Confroy and David Lavender for their film, Still Here - to be shown on the first night of NaFF, April 18, at Regal Green Hills Cinemas.  PRESS RELEASE - Winner Named TN Filmmaker Final Cut Contest

Nashville Unveiled

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Nashville, TN (Winter 2013) – Nashville Film Festival (NaFF) and 5th Avenue of the Arts/ Downtown Nashville are jointly presenting a new opportunity for filmmakers, entitled Nashville Unveiled – Take One Video Festival Contest (NUVC). Sponsored by Nashville Arts Magazine, the contest is a chance for professionals and/or amateurs to create a short film/video with the content connected to the theme, “The Arts Scene in Nashville.” PRESS RELEASE - NASHVILLE UNVEILED - Spring 2013

NaFF & Academy Partner to Produce A Celebration of Kurdish Films at NaFF

Tuesday, February 20, 1900

Nashville, TN – The Nashville Film Festival, presented by Nissan, today announced a partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a three-day Celebration of Kurdish filmmaking at NaFF 2013. A contingent of 20 filmmakers and dignitaries from the Northern Iraq region of Kurdistan will present Kurdish films in multiple events April 19, 20 and 21.  The events, which are open to the public, will be heavily attended by Nashville’s large Kurdish population.  The city is home to the largest population of Kurdish immigrants in the United States. Press Release - NaFF, Academy, Kurdish

NaFF Helps Launch New Chattanooga Film Festival

Friday, January 25, 2013

Nashville, TN - Nashville Film Festival, (NaFF) with support from the Tennessee Commission of Film, Entertainment and Music announces the first event from the Tennessee Film Tour:  the first annual Chattanooga Gig City Film Festival.  The Festival, on February 2nd, is called “A Season for Nonviolence,” will launch Saturday, February 2, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Heritage House Arts and Civic Center. Gig City Film Festival

Announcing New Season of Community Cinema

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Nashville, TN - The Fifth Season of Community Cinema Nashville Focuses on Women’s Issues, Current Events, Soul Food and More. Season begins September 15 with Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.