WELCOME to the 7th Annual TENNESSEE INTERNATIONAL INDIE FILM FESTIVAL. We begin year 7 with the same committed staff, the same type of visionary filmmakers and all of our sponsors who continue to support our mission.."To attract the best in Independent film, to screen and celebrate this work."
PLEASE NOTE: TIIFF FESTIVAL DATES are August 1-6, 2023
TIIFF will be held at the restored Franklin Theater in Historic Franklin,TN.
Franklin is known as a beautiful & historic town in the greater Nashville metropolitan area. It is listed as one of the top places in the United States to live and work.
Filmmakers, celebrities and audiences alike will enjoy the ambiance, fraternity, and social experience that comes with a six day film festival and we are experts.
There is plenty of space for the terrific film programming as well as panels/diescussions with filmmakers and networking events. Our industry panels will be inspiring; presented with great confidence and include international participation.
In addition there will be music entertainment. We are part of the Music City experience, after all.. There will be an opening night feature film and red carpet event free to our filmmakers and our parntership with the Memphis Music Banq brings more oppertunities to showcase that relationship.
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 the 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 members ready to welcome you, and 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:
General Short Films "runtime" will be under 39 minutes. Special permission can be requested.
Feature Films "runtime" will be more than 41 minutes and less than 115 minutes. Special permission can be requested if your film exceeds that runtime.
Student Films "runtime" will be under 20 minutes.
General short film genre will be 39 minutes or less.
Our Film Industry panels in the past have included: GET A GRIP!, Write your best story, Tips & Trade Secrets, The Female Gaze, Is there a Doc in the House, Name that Tune, Music Composing & Licensing. Check our website for details of any upcoming events and then come out and join us.
For special requests please contact us. (festivaldirector@tiiff.org) 615-567-3771
Tickets will be sold through Film Freeway in advance.
Thank you.
Awards will be presented.
Winners may be selected in the following categories:
Best of the Fest
Tennessee Spirit Award
Best Narrative
Best Documentary
Best Animated Film
Community Activism Award
Best Music Feature Film
Best International Feature Film
Best Music Short -
Best Documentary Short (30 minutes or less)
Community Activism Award
Best New Media - episodic
Best Student Film
Best Short International Film -
Best Inspirational or Purpose Film
Women in Film X Award
Awards will be presented at the closing night awards party August 6, 2023