We’ve compiled a list of exciting events that are happening this October. We hope this helps you to network, show off your skillset, and be inspired!
In Nashville
International Black Film Festival
This year’s IBFF will be a combination of a festival, conference, and marketplace. The festival focuses on engaging and sharing the work of creatives from around the globe. The conference is the epicenter of for training and education. And the marketplace is where deals are made, ideas are cultivated brands are exposed and business is done. Read more here.
Nashville Film Festival 50th Anniversary
The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) is a cultural event presenting the best in world cinema, American independent films and documentaries by veteran masters, up-and-coming directors, and first-time filmmakers. The 50th anniversary of the festival will feature special presentations and lots of new programs. Go and network!
Nashville Jewish Film Festival
The Nashville Jewish Film Festival (NJFF) is a program of the Gordon Jewish Community Center (GJCC). In 2019 the NJFF will celebrate its 19th year of bringing educational, entertaining and thought-provoking Jewish-themed films to the Nashville community. You can find the 2019 films and trailers, and buy tickets, here.
Networking For Young Creatives & Professionals:
Push! Film Festival October 12 is a celebration of the cinematic and visual arts in the heart of the twin cities of Bristol, TN/VA. Check out the films and workshops on the website and buy your passes here.
The Nashville Opera is now hosting a Young Professional group. The group brings together passionate people for exciting nights out at the opera and around town. Joining the YP group is free, and you can sign up HERE if you’re interested.
For their upcoming events, check out THIS page and RSVP.
- October 3rd: Look-in at Madame Butterfly
- October 10th: Intermission Mixer at Madame Butterfly
- October 12th: Intermission Mixer at Madame Butterfly
Fun Fact! 4 of AMUA’s current Wig students, as well as 2 of AMUA’s alumni, get to work on Madame Butterfly, alongside wig designer Sondra Nottingham.
ROAD TRIP! Bristol, TN
Push Film Festival
ROAD TRIP! New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Film Festival
Discover new film in New Orleans. Join the 30th New Orleans Film Festival between October 16-23, 2019. The line up is now on the website. The NOFS produces the Oscar-qualifying New Orleans Film Festival annually and invests year-round in building a film culture in the South to share cinematic experiences with audiences, and connect filmmakers to career-advancing resources.
ROAD TRIP! Savannah, GA
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
The Savannah College of Art and Design presents the annual festival October 26-September 2, filled with cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers. Each year more than 63,000 people attend the eight-day SCAD Savannah Film Festival. The festival is host to a wide variety of competition film screenings, special screenings, workshops, panels and lectures. Read more here.
