The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm), established in 1969, is one of the longest-running film festivals in the United States and the American South. Held annually in Nashville, Tennessee, it celebrates innovation, music, and diverse storytelling through film. The festival showcases a wide range of feature films, short films, music videos, and episodic projects, with specific competition categories for Tennessee and student filmmakers. It is also an Academy Award-qualifying festival in the narrative, documentary, and animated short film categories. Beyond screenings, NashFilm offers industry panels, networking events, music showcases, and parties, aiming to connect filmmakers and audiences and strengthen the Nashville community.