Thursday 4/14     Friday 4/15     Saturday 4/16     Sunday 4/17    

Monday 4/18     Tuesday 4/19     Wednesday 4/20     Thursday 4/21

Keep a lookout for Medusa - the flame-throwing car from BELLFLOWER - around town April 11th - April 16th.  If you miss it around town, look for it at the Regal Green Hills Stadium 16 prior to the 4/16 screening.

Thursday, April 14

Opening Night Party

Kick the festival off right at our Opening Night Party sponsored by Bridgestone. Following the screening of Shane Dax Taylor’s BLOODWORTH, join us in the Liberty Party Tent for dinner provided by Whole Foods. The bar is open ‘till the party stops.

Thursday, 4/14, 9:00pm - Liberty Rental Party Tent, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16
Free Admission with Laminate

Friday, April 15

Film Talk

Live from the 2011 Nashville Film Festival it's THE FILM TALK – the Award Winning Movie Review Podcast with Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins. Join them for a passionate look at cinema as they interview filmmakers (and a few passerbys) in the Lobby at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16. Look for them all week!

Friday, 4/15, 12:00pm - Lobby, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16

Saturday, April 16

Film Talk

Live from the 2011 Nashville Film Festival it's THE FILM TALK – the Award Winning Movie Review Podcast with Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins. Join them for a passionate look at cinema as they interview filmmakers (and a few passersby) in the Lobby at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16. Look for them all week!

Saturday, 4/16, 12:00pm - Lobby, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16

ITVS Community Cinema - Bhutto screening

Bhutto chronicles the life of one of the most complex and fascinating characters of our time. Hers is an epic tale of Shakespearean dimension. It’s the story of the first woman in history to lead a Muslim nation: Pakistan. Benazir Bhutto was born into a wealthy landowning family that became Pakistan’s dominant political dynasty. Often referred to as the “Kennedys of Pakistan,” the Bhuttos share a painful history of triumph and tragedy, played out on an international stage.

Saturday 4/16, 2:00pm - Regal Green Hills Cinema 16
Free Admission in partnership with ITVS Community Cineam

Free Screenings at Grimey's for Record Store Day

Check out three Music Films / Music City Selections at Grimey's (1604 8th Avenue South) to celebrate Record Store Day.

BROKE* - 1:00pm
HEAVY METAL PICNIC - 2:30pm
BETTER THAN SOMETHING: JAY REATARD - 4:00pm

Saturday, 4/16, beginning at 1:00 pm - Grimey's Record Store
Free Admission

GLBT Festival within a Festival Closing Reception

Celebrate GLBT Cinema and the filmmakers who make them by attending a cocktail reception at Nadeau (2104 Crestmoor Road) preceding the screening of Fernanda Cardoso's New Directors Competition entry BLOOMINGTON. 

Saturday, 4/16, 6:00pm - Nadeau
Free Admission with BLOOMINGTON ticket stub

Black Filmmakers Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Black filmmakers from around the world following the screening of Alrick Brown’s KINYARWANDA. Meet in the Liberty Party Tent for dinner catered by Shoney’s.

Saturday, 4/16, 8:00pm - Liberty Rental Party Tent, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16
Free Admission with KINYARWANDA ticket stub

Sunday, April 17

Film Talk

Live from the 2011 Nashville Film Festival it's THE FILM TALK – the Award Winning Movie Review Podcast with Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins. Join them for a passionate look at cinema as they interview filmmakers (and a few passerbys) in the Lobby at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16. Look for them all week!

Sunday, 4/17, 12:00pm - Lobby, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16

TN Film Night Reception

Join us as we celebrate Tennessee filmmakers and films following the screenings of TENNESSEE FILM NIGHT - NARRATIVE and DOCUMENTARIES. Sponsored by The Van Roon Family in the Liberty Party Tent.

Sunday, 4/17, 9:00pm - Liberty Rental Party Tent, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16
Free Admission with TN FILM NIGHT - NARRATIVE or DOCUMENTARY ticket stub

Monday, April 18

Film Talk

Live from the 2011 Nashville Film Festival it's THE FILM TALK – the Award Winning Movie Review Podcast with Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins. Join them for a passionate look at cinema as they interview filmmakers (and a few passerbys) in the Lobby at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16. Look for them all week!

Monday, 4/18, 5:00pm - Lobby, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16

Ahmed Ahmed LIVE!

In celebration of the NaFF screening of his directorial debut, JUST LIKE US, NaFF presents two live shows from stand-up comedian Ahmed Ahmed. Ahmed has appeared on Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Tour, Comedy Central, and received the Richard Pryor Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. Two shows at The Basement (1604 8th Avenue South). $3 discount for members. Free to laminate-holders.

Monday, 4/18, 7:00pm & 9:00pm - The Basement
$12 General Admission
$9 NaFF Members
FREE Laminate-holders

Movie Trivia presented by Trivia Time

Think you know movies? Prove it. Join NaFF and partner Trivia Time for a knock-down drag-out fight for movie geek supremacy! 4 rounds, 20 questions, All movies. The winning team receives 4 passes to the Closing Night Party ($140 value). And it's right by the Regal Green Hills at Joe's Place (2227 Bandywood Drive).

Monday, 4/18, 8:00pm - Joe's Place
Free Admission

Hispanic Filmmakers Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic filmmakers from around the world. Meet in the Liberty Party Tent for dinner catered by Shoney’s.

Monday, 4/18, 9:00pm - Liberty Rental Party Tent, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16
Free Admission with ticket stub from one of the following films: THE LAST SUMMER OF LA BOYITA, MY LIFE WITH CARLOS, AARDVARK

Tuesday, April 19

ASCAP Music Lounge

Andy Davis, Keegan DeWitt, Angel Snow, The Bridges

Tuesday, 4/19, 3:30 pm - The Basement (1604 8th Avenue South)
Invite Only

CMA Speed Dating for Writers & Publishers

Enjoy an evening of cocktails, food and wine FEATURING TOP MUSIC SUPERVISORS in an informal “speed-dating” setting. Each table of ten will include at least one music supervisor, and you’ll have 25 minutes with each to chat, create relationships and exchange information.  That’s why it’s called “Speed-dating"! PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a pitch session, so please do NOT bring CDs. With Andrea von Foerster ("500 Days of Summer," "The OC"), Richard Glasser(VP Motion Picture Music/Weinstein Co), Jon Ernst ("The Hills," "The World According to Paris"), Chris Mollere ("Greek," "The Vampire Diaries"), Alethia Austin ("Grassroots," "The Cursed") and Marcy Bulkeley (Music Supervisor/BLT & Assoc.)

Tuesday, 4/19, 6:30-9:00 pm - CMA Headquarters Atrium, One Music Circle South
$150 - Limited tickets available: Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email Ted Crockett at ted@nashvillefilmfestival.org with credit card information and return phone number.

Nashville Film Festival and CMA have joined together to make this evening possible

Film Talk

Live from the 2011 Nashville Film Festival it's THE FILM TALK – the Award Winning Movie Review Podcast with Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins. Join them for a passionate look at cinema as they interview filmmakers (and a few passerbys) in the Lobby at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16. Look for them all week!

Tuesday, 4/19, 5:00pm - Lobby, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16

Wednesday, April 20

Music Showcase featuring Jenn Bostic

Bred on folk, blues and show tunes, Jenn Bostic was once the lead singer of a band that led to a variety of high profile openers -- including Alan Jackson and Reba McEntire. She currently lives in Nashville and is promoting her debut album Looking for Love. She will be performing her latest at location to be announced.

Wednesday, 4/20, 12:00 pm
Invite Only

ASCAP Music Lounge

Holly Cormier, The Co, Michael Castro, Perrin Lamb

Wednesday, 4/20, 4:00 pm - The Basement (1604 8th Avenue South)
Invite Only

Film Talk

Live from the 2011 Nashville Film Festival it's THE FILM TALK – the Award Winning Movie Review Podcast with Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins. Join them for a passionate look at cinema as they interview filmmakers (and a few passerbys) in the Lobby at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16. Look for them all week!

Wednesday, 4/20, 5:00pm - Lobby, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16

Whisky Wednesday

Join us for Whisky Wednesday at Billy Reid at the Hill Center (4015 Hillsboro Pike) and a performance by Rayland Baxter.

Rayland Baxter's father is Bucky Baxter, a multi-instrumentalist and steel player who's recorded with Ryan Adams, Steve Earle and Bob Dylan. A talented musician in his own right, Rayland Baxter was born in Bon Aqua, Tennessee. Tradition is a staple in Rayland's music. In any given song, one can hear the nuances of his favorites...from Dylan to Van Zandt, Johnson to Hopkins, or anyone else on the musical map that has tickled his fancy at one time or another.

Wednesday, 4/20, 6:00 pm - Billy Reid at the Hill Center
Free Admission

Academy of Country Music Showcase

The Academy of Country Music presents some of their finest members in a showcase set in one of Nashville's best-kept secret venues (seriously, the door is a bookcase), the historic Nashville Dinner Theatre (209 Printers Alley).

Wednesday, 4/20, 6:30 pm - Nashville Dinner Theatre
Invite Only

SEPTIEN After Party

Join us at Melrose Billiards (2600 Franklin Pike) after the Wednesday screening of SEPTIEN. Music by Tim Chad and Sherry. Join us to celebrate a Nashville-heavy film!

Wednesday, 4/20, after SEPTIEN screening - Melrose Billiards

Hunnypot does Nashville Film Festival

Join us live at The Rutledge (410 4th Avenue South) for an evening of music, drinks and fun!

SCHEDULED PERFORMERS:

8PM - 9PM: DJ & free drink tickets
9PM – 9:30PM: Charlie Worsham
10PM – 10:30PM: the little bear
10:30PM – Close: DJ Hot Tub Dance Party + Special Guests!

Special thanks: ole Songs, Sorted Noise, Next Big Nashville, Revelry Music, Combustion, Liz Rose Music and ASCAP.

Wednesday, 4/20, Doors open at 8:00 pm - The Rutledge
Free Admission, 21+

Thursday, April 21

Wildflower Music Showcase

Wildflower Records was founded in 1999 by Grammy-winning recording artist Judy Collins. The aim of the label is to develop long-term relationships with artists in a way that Judy's career was nurtured. Join us as some of the talented musicians currently signed to the label perform at Nashville Dinner Theatre (209 Printers Alley).

Wenesday, 4/20, 11:00 am - Nashville Dinner Theatre
Invite Only

ASCAP Music Lounge

Jeremy Lister, Mikky Ekko, Alyssa Bonagura, final act TBD

Thursday, 4/21, 4:00 pm - The Rutledge (410 4th Avenue South)
Invite Only

Film Talk

Live from the 2011 Nashville Film Festival it's THE FILM TALK – the Award Winning Movie Review Podcast with Jett Loe and Gareth Higgins. Join them for a passionate look at cinema as they interview filmmakers (and a few passersby) in the Lobby at the Regal Green Hills Cinema 16. Look for them all week!

Thursday, 4/21, 5:00pm - Lobby, Regal Green Hills Cinema 16 

Closing Night Party

Join us at Mercy Lounge (One Cannery Row) as we close the festival. Celebrate the music of THE CASUALTY PROCESS (all the way from Tehran) and WILL GRAY (featured in BROKE*). Catering by Whole Foods. 2 drink tickets provided upon entry.

Thursday, 4/21, 9:00 pm - Mercy Lounge
$35.00
Onsite Parking is $5 per car - cash only

Coming to NaFF in conjunction with his documentary BROKE*, his directorial debut which explores the dilemma and challenges musicians encounter to "break," WILL GRAY is an independent Hip-Hop/Americana artist. Gray has performed extensively in clubs and on college campuses, sharing the stage with artists such as Erykah Badu, Twista, Jurassic 5, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Justin Townes Earle, and the Los Lonely Boys. His original songs "Back to The Wall," and "Don't Change," are featured on the current Robert Randolph and The Family Band album, We Walk This Road. Gray's songs have been licensed by MTV, Ford Motor Co., DMX Programming, Playstation, and Motorola. Will lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife, Angie.

THE CASUALTY PROCESS is an electronic rock project from the Tehran underground music scene. Originally formed by Natch and his sister Cis, The Casualty Process (TCP) currently features Natch on guitar, vocals, and customized midi controller, and Shayan on guitar, bass, and vocals. Natch and Shayan rose to international notoriety with their previous project, The Plastic Wave, for whom performances in Iran were illegal because of their female lead singer. The Plastic Wave were featured in first Impossible Music Session in New York City in March 2010. Their story has been profiled by National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," WNYC's "Soundcheck," Voice of America, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian UK, Irish Times, and numerous other media. The Casualty Process' debut EP, entitled [DE]code, will be released in Summer 2011.