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This fall the opening night festivities of the Nashville Film Festival will get going with a screening of “The Return of Tanya Tucker.” The festival’s 2022 edition will boast more than 150 film screenings.
This fall the opening night festivities of the Nashville Film Festival will get going with a screening of “The Return of Tanya Tucker.” The festival’s 2022 edition will boast more than 150 film screenings.
The annual Nashville Film Festival will return for its 53rd edition this fall.
The Belcourt Theatre, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the Franklin Theatre will play host to the in-person festival from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. The opening night festivities will get going with a screening of “The Return of Tanya Tucker.” The festival’s 2022 edition will boast more than 150 film screenings.
Additionally, the weeklong celebration of film, music and culture will also feature streaming of film screenings and panels, a selection of post-film Q&As and a live in-person pitch session hosted at United Talent Agency in Nashville.
The full slate of films and programs will be announced in August.
“As one of the country’s longest running film festivals in some of the most important and historic Nashville-area venues, we are proud to present an unforgettable experience with diverse stories from some of the world’s most talented filmmakers, screenwriters and music makers,” NashFilm Executive Director Jason Padgitt said in a news release. “We are delighted to deliver the best in the art of film, music and culture to the Nashville community.”
Beyond the traditional film festival, the week will feature a screenwriting competition Sept. 30-Oct. 6; a music supervisors program (virtual panels, workshops and more) on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1; a creators conference (film industry panels and conversations) on Sept. 30-Oct. 2; and live music performances and new artist showcases throughout the week.
This year the festival is launching the FLIX (Film-Led Interactive eXchanges) program, which brings festival official selections directly to Metro Nashville Public Schools students.
“I’m beyond thrilled that we are piloting FLIX this year, our screening program for students,” Director of Programming Lauren Ponto said in the release. “Including Metro Nashville Public Schools students in our celebration of film is a wonderful opportunity for filmmakers from around the world to connect directly with MNPS students while promoting media literacy and cross-cultural understanding to young audiences.”
