Franklin International Indie Film Festival

Welcome to the 5th Annual, Franklin International Indie Film Festival (FIIFF) PLEASE NOTE 2022 FESTIVAL DATES are NOVEMBER 8-14, 2022 FIIFF is located in Franklin, Tennessee, a unique, historic town in the greater Nashville metropolitan area. Filmmakers and celebrities alike will enjoy the ambiance, fraternity, and social experience that comes with FIIFF with films screening at an historic landmark, a short 17 miles from downtown Nashville. Some of the events may be held outdoors if there is a call for social distancing requirements and if that is needed, we will recommend the wearing of masks when joining our festival inside the Mockingbird Theater. There will be music entertainment. We are part of the Music City experience, after all. Our industry panels will be inspiring; presented with great confidence and include international participation. There will be an opening night feature film and red carpet event free to our filmmakers.! Franklin’s historic downtown is definitely where everything happens from celebrated music venues like Kimbro’s Pickin Parlor to awesome local restaurants and bars. Our state, number seven in the nation in film l/media/entertainment industry jobs and Franklin/Williamson County is definitely worth a visit to see what & 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 to Franklin/Williamson County where anything is possible and cultural arts are a priority. Our festival staff is well trained and highly motivated, our filmmakers and film workers are here 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: Student Films "runtime" will be under 30 minutes. Short Films "runtime" will be under 39 minutes. Special permission can be requested. Feature Films "runtime" will be under 100 minutes. Our Film Industry panels in the past have included: GET A GRIP!, Write your best story, Tips & Trade Secrets, The Female Gaze, Producing After Covid, Music Composing & Licensing and Unique Festival perspectives for creative success. In 2021 we held three panel/discussions. Check our website for details of any upcoming events and then come out and join us. Thank you. For special requests please contact us. (Director@fiiff.org)