Hope. It might be the most powerful word in the independent filmmaker's vocabulary. Everyone around you might be saying, "You can't do that. It's impossible!" But the intrepid indie filmmaker charges forward, declaring, "Yes, I can. Yes, I will!"
Low budget? No budget? Doesn't matter. You make make it happen. You find a way. You brave the storm. You conquer every obstacle. You make movie magic! And we want to see it.
As a small, independent film festival (run by independent filmmakers), we love the passion, the creativity, and yes, the hope that goes into making great art. Com'on! Show us what you've got!
Middle Tennessee
Chances are when you think about Tennessee, filmmaking is not the first thing that comes to your mind. After all, they don't call Nashville, "Music City," for nothing. But film & television production is a rapidly expanding business in the Volunteer State, and Middle Tennessee is at the epicenter of this bustling, vibrant industry, bursting with creative individuals who are cross-pollinating art forms to incorporate music, dance, theatre and film to create new genre-defying works of art.
The Fest
We don't try to pigeonhole you into a specific genre. The only stipulation is the film must tell a story of hope. Our goal is to build up and encourage our audiences, not tear down and discourage them.
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Actor in a Feature
Best Actor in a Short
Best Actress in a Feature
Best Actress in a Short
Best Feature Music Score
Best Short Music Score