The 56th Nashville Film Festival, hosted over seven days from September 18?24, 2025, presents an electrifying celebration of film, music, and culture at some of Nashville?s most iconic arts venues. This year?s festival will showcase the best new independent films from around the globe, alongside captivating Q&A sessions with filmmakers, dynamic industry panels, unforgettable parties, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow creatives and film fans.

Local cinephiles and visitors alike are invited to ?Discover the Future of Film? at the 56th Nashville Film Festival and embark on a curated journey through the best of new independent film.

Originally founded in 1969, The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) is a globally-recognized non-profit organization and cultural event celebrating innovation, music and the many voices of the human spirit through the art of film. In addition to producing one of the first film festivals in the United States, 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. https://nashvillefilmfestival.org/