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2025 Nashville Film Festival
The 56th Nashville Film Festival, hosted over seven days from September 18–24, 2025, presents an electrifying celebration of film, music, and culture at some of Nashville’s most iconic arts venues. This year’s festival will showcase the best new independent films from around the globe, alongside captivating Q&A sessions with filmmakers, dynamic industry panels, unforgettable parties, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow creatives and film fans.
Volunteer shifts are available at the following venues:
- Belcourt Theatre (Screening Venue)
- Regal Green Hills Theater (Screening Venue)
- Urban Cowboy Bar (Opening Night Party Venue)
- Frist Art Museum (Screening Venue)
- Riverside Revival (Screening Venue)
- Hilton Green Hills (Creators Conference Venue)
- Electric Jane (Closing Night Party Venue)
Volunteers play many important roles in this yearly production—duties may include one or more of the following:
- Theater usher
- Voting collection
- Ticket scanning
- Set-up & tear-down for special events
- Checking credentials for access to certain areas & events
- Cleanup of theaters and VIP areas
Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age (21+ for certain shifts)
- Ability to stand for long periods of time is required for most shifts. Some shifts may also include light lifting or carrying. If you are unable to stand or lift, please communicate your needs — we’re happy to make reasonable accommodations.
- Be able to attend one of the virtual orientation sessions in the week prior to the festival (dates TBD)
- Reliable transportation. The festival will be at different locations throughout the city.
- Please bring any necessities (water, snacks) and leave any other belongings at home or in your car.
Attire:
- Dress comfortably but professionally.
- Avoid overly casual items like sweatpants, pajamas, or revealing clothing.
- Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes like sneakers — you may be standing for long periods.
- A NashFilm T-shirt and volunteer badge will be provided to wear while on shift.
For each shift you work, you will earn a free ticket to a festival screening or panel! You can return your volunteer badge to the box office staff for a ticket to any (open) screening or panel during the festival.
Shifts will not exceed 4 hours, and will run according to the times listed on each posting. You can work as many shifts as you would like — we will utilize as much of your time as you'd like to offer!
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Visitors & Travelers, Neighborhoods & Communities
Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:16+
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