WELCOME to the 9th Annual TENNESSEE INTERNATIONAL INDIE FILM FESTIVAL. "TIIFF 8" starts with a committed staff, a cadre of visionary filmmakers and our devoted sponsors who continue to support our mission; To attract showcase and celebrate the best in current Independent film.
PLEASE NOTE: TIIFF FESTIVAL DATES:
Thursday, November 06, 2025 through Sunday November 9, 2025,
TIIFF will be held in conjunction with West Light Studios, Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission and the Slick Lawson Foundation in Historic Franklin, TN.
Franklin is known as a beautiful, historic town in the greater Nashville metropolitan area. Franklin is listed as one of the top places in the United States to live and work as well as one of the top ten places in the USA to visit. West Light Studios and the Slick Lawson Foundation are the 2025 presenting partners for our festival.
Filmmakers, celebrities and audiences alike will enjoy the ambiance, fraternity, and social experience that comes with a four day film festival and we are experts.
There is plenty of space for the outstanding programming as well as panels/diescussions with filmmakers and networking events. Each film block is followed by a filmmaker talkback. Our industry panels will be inspiring; presented with great confidence and include international participation.
In addition there will be entertainment. We are part of the Nashville Music City experience and our attendees will enjoy our artists. There will be an opening night red carpet event as welll as a Welcome Cocktail Reception to bring our community together. Our partnership with the Memphis Music Banq opens an opportunity to showcase composers and singer/songwriters.
Tennessee is consistently in the top ten as far as film/media/entertainment industry jobs and definitely worth a visit to see what and where these opportunities are.
Whether attending the festival with your latest film or planning your next film project, we will introduce you to the filmmakers, film workers, and an enthusiastic audience ready to welcome you. Our community is ready to celebrate your work. The competition is open to U.S. and International entries.
Please check individual categories for additional requirements.
Note:
Narrative and Documentary short film "runtime" will be under 39 minutes. Special permission can be considered.
Feature Films "runtime" will be less than 100 minutes. Special permission can be considered..
Animated Short Films will have "runtimes" of 39 minutes or less and Animated feature films will have a "runtime" of 60 minutes or less.
Student Films "runtime" will be under 20 minutes.
Music Short Films will have a "runtime " of 39 minutes or less.
Music Feature films will have a runtime of 100 minutes ir less.
Our Film Industry panels in the past have included: AI, How Does it Affect Us? Write your Best Story, Tips & Trade Secrets, International Co-Producing, The Female Gaze, and Music Composing , Sync & Licensing.
Check our website frequently to see our panel experts and for details of any upcoming events and then come out and join us.
For special requests please contact us. (Tiiff.asst@gmail.com) 615-947-7671
Tickets will be sold through TIIFF.org in advance of the festival and at the door.
Thank you.
Awards will be presented.
Winners may be selected in the following categories:
Judges Favorite/Best of Show
Best Short
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Film
Best Music Feature Film
Best Music Short
Best International Feature
Best International Short
Community Activism Award
Community Art Award
Best Student Short
Best Student Doc
Best Student Animated Film
Spirit of the South Award
Best Inspirational or Purpose Film
Local Color Festure
Audience Favorite
Awards will be presented at the closing night awards party November 17, 2024