Your first look at the 52nd Nashville Film Festival

The 52nd Nashville Film Festival is set for Sept. 30-Oct. 6.

Following a completely virtual event in 2020, the 52nd Nashville Film Festival is back on the big screen this year. The annual festival set for Sept. 30-Oct. 6 unites filmmakers, screenwriters, actors + movie buffs for 150+ film screenings, panel discussions, and live music.

🎬 What’s new this year

For the first time in years, the Nashville Film Festival will no longer be hosted at Regal Hollywood 27. The festival will instead spread out to 4 venues across the city. Additionally, this year’s hybrid program will feature a virtual platform for at-home viewing.

🎬 Where + when to watch

Rocketown | 601 4th Ave. S. | Attend opening night events on Thurs., Sept. 30, followed by festival screenings, Q&As, and select live events through Sun., Oct. 3.

Belmont University | 1900 Belmont Ave. | The university’s performing arts center will host film screenings and panel discussions on Mon., Oct. 4.

Marathon Music Works | 1402 Clinton St. | Check out film screenings, Q&As, and live music performances on Tues., Oct. 5.

The Belcourt Theatre | 2012 Belcourt Ave. | The independent theater will host the festival’s closing night presentation on Wed., Oct. 6.

🎬 The schedule + tickets

If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the lineup, expect the full slate of films and programs to be announced in August.

In the meantime, festival organizers just announced the first 4 titles to screen in-person and virtually: the Duplass Brothers-produced “7 Days,” Alba Sotorra’s documentary “The Return: Life After Isis,” music doc “Fanny: The Right to Rock” + thriller “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.”

In-person and virtual festival passes are now on sale. Tickets for individual film screenings have been available in the past, so stay tuned for more festival news in the coming weeks.

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