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54 Film Fest - Middle Tennessee The 54 Film Fest kicks off its 14th year in 2025, as we continue inspiring spontaneous movie making. That's 9 whole days: 5 weekdays and 4 on weekends.

The 54 Film Fest is a timed film challenge designed to help filmmakers network, have an outlet for their creative talent, and ultimately be inspired to create better films and build the film community. The 2025 competition will hold the Inception Meeting on Friday, February 28th between 5pm and 6pm CST. The elements will be announced at this time, and genres will be assigned to teams. The Inceptio

n Meeting will be available online for all teams participating in the festival. For the 2025 competition, we're offering two separate time options with separate awards. Movie makers may choose our skydiving adventure of 54 Hours to make a film or have more time and create a movie in 5+4 Days. So why choose one versus the other? 54 Hours offers a weekend adventure filled with spontaneous creativity and helps you knock out a finished project in a little over 2 days. The 5+4 provides you with more time if your schedule and health don't permit a non-stop, sleepless weekend... more time to plan... more time in production... and more time in post. 54 Hour participants will stack up against those who make films in 54 hours, while the 5+4 movie makers will compete with those who make films in 9 days. The question is: Do you have 54 Hours or 5+4 Days? More time could mean better quality, but it could mean stiffer competition... so choose wisely, Film Peeps!

54 Hour film submissions should be shared with [email protected] prior to midnight CST on Sunday, March 2nd. 5+4 teams should submit their movies by Sunday, March 9th at 6pm CST. The premiere screening will light up the silver screen on April 1st at the Malco Smyrna Cinema. The 54 Film Fest will hold its Filmmaker Appreciation Ceremony on April 4th at NECAT Network at Nashville State Community College in Nashville. Additional information may be found at 54filmfest.org.

23/01/2025

We’re heading to NECAT this Sunday, January 26th from 1pm to 5pm for the live taping of 54 Flashback, our new program where we feature past films and filmmakers and talk film with these fabulous folks. For our first connection point for local filmmakers, we’re inviting you to be the live studio audience. To be a part of the show, RSVP at the 54 web site. Space is limited, so register early. We are also seeking a few helping hands on set, so message/email us if you want to help with the show.

10/01/2025

It’s a snow day at 54 Headquarters in Middle Tennessee, and we’re just seven weeks ‘til Inception. Spots are slip sliding away, so don’t miss your chance to get into the action. Stay safe and enjoy the wintry weather! More festival announcements are coming soon, so stay tuned.

Happy Monday, 54 Family! We’re less than 54 days ‘til February’s Inception. The early birds have sung their songs, but r...
06/01/2025

Happy Monday, 54 Family! We’re less than 54 days ‘til February’s Inception. The early birds have sung their songs, but registration is still open for the rest of us. Only 26 spots remain, so register before it’s too late! We’re feeling a bit nostalgic today as we look back on ‘24, so let’s take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate our creative community. Swipe to see more smiles.

Happy New Year, 54 Family! We’re coming alive in ‘25! Hope the holiday season was filled with joy and peace! We love you...
01/01/2025

Happy New Year, 54 Family! We’re coming alive in ‘25! Hope the holiday season was filled with joy and peace! We love you all!

27/12/2024

The clock is ticking away, but there’s still time before the New Year to save and join the record number of early birds who are flying with us in ‘25. This year’s adventure promises energy and experiences you won’t forget! Take flight with the 54… you’ll be glad you did!

24/12/2024

Still searching for that perfect gift? We’ve reached the midway point of the Early Bird season… and 24 teams have already taken advantage of the holiday savings. May you enjoy the season of celebration, and remember all we want for Christmas is you!

16/12/2024

The Early Bird is taking flight, and with it, 54 registration is open and festival season is here. Calling all filmmakers looking for a deal! Register before midnight on New Year’s Eve to retain some valuable resources. Space is limited, so secure your spot before the sun sets on the savings.

12/12/2024

54 2025 Early Registration opens in just three days, and we want you! Our core mission is to help artists create, collaborate, compete, and cultivate and provide a community that helps filmmakers flourish. Year 14 will deliver a unique blend of energy and excitement, so come create with us!

54 Writers and Creatives, check out this year’s Script-Com schedule. Go to the Tennessee Screenwriting Association’s sit...
04/11/2024

54 Writers and Creatives, check out this year’s Script-Com schedule. Go to the Tennessee Screenwriting Association’s site for more details.

The SCHEDULE for the Script-Com Screenwriters Conference in Nashville on Nov. 16/17 is now online!
https://www.scriptcom.org/schedule

Looking forward to a fantastic Sky Arts Sky Arts Film Festival this weekend!
18/10/2024

Looking forward to a fantastic Sky Arts Sky Arts Film Festival this weekend!

22/04/2024

The Nashville Film Festival's 2024 Pitch Competition is NOW open for entries! Do you have a great idea for the next hit show or an original feature film? We’d love to hear your pitch. Writers from the NashFilm Pitch Event in 2022 have had projects produced! 👏

The pitch competition is LIVE in Nashville, and will be a part of our Creators Conference. The advancing live round pitches will receive a festival badge that allows them access to the entire festival, including social and networking opportunities 🤩

For more information on the competition and how to submit your pitch, visit the link in our bio!

Announcing the 2024 54 Film Fest Award Winners for the 54 and the 5+4...
03/04/2024

Announcing the 2024 54 Film Fest Award Winners for the 54 and the 5+4...

Announcing the 2024 54 Film Fest Student Winners...
01/04/2024

Announcing the 2024 54 Film Fest Student Winners...

It's time to celebrate our Student Runners Up for 54 Film Fest 2024! We love our  #2's!
30/03/2024

It's time to celebrate our Student Runners Up for 54 Film Fest 2024! We love our #2's!

29/03/2024

"Dance!!!" won Best Film! 🏆 🎬

The MnC crew took home 12 out of 22 total awards at the 54 Film Fest - Middle Tennessee show last night.

Director/Editor: Carter Rutledge
Written by: Andy Bennett
Music by: Lamont cole
Director of Photography/VFX: James Hallock
Executive Producer: Alex Bennett
Art Director: Sean Webster
Lead Gaffer: Conner Wood
Makeup: Sammie Gaynor
Vocalist: Fiona Music
BTS: Dave Padgett

Lead Actors
Tiffany Schwetts: Krystyn Ryder
Glllleorge: John Ross Foy

Special Thanks To:
Mackenzie Joy


Congrats to the whole team and everyone involved who helped us bring our short film "Dance!!!" to life! We had such a great time.

The full film will be on YouTube soon.

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The 54 Film Fest 2020 competition held its inception meetings on Friday, February 28th at the MTSU Bragg Media and Entertainment Building in Murfreesboro and Studio 615 in Nashville. Teams shared their short film submissions with [email protected] before midnight on Sunday, March 1st.

The 2020 54 Film Fest will launch on Facebook on Thursday, June 4th at 7pm. The Indoor 54 Awards Ceremony will follow one week later on June 11th at the same time. Support the 54 and purchase your voting tickets now at 54tickets.com. If you have questions concerning the festival, please visit 54filmfest.org, contact the page, or e-mail [email protected].