International Black Film festival of Nashville

Description

• Host a celebratory, culturally diverse, community inclusive, family friendly, film festival to entertain and educate everyone. • Engage people of all races and cultures in the support, development and enjoyment of culturally relevant depictions in film. • Create an environment to showcase independent film from around the globe that accurately depicts the cultures, images, and traditions of all communities. • Introduce the work of Tennesseans in filmmaking to a larger national and international film community. • Provide a venue for filmmakers to present their work, collaborate and network with one another, and to learn from industry professionals. • Educate children and young adults in the complex art of filmmaking • Foster global partnerships and collaborations among people from the visual and performing arts, music, radio, television, and film. • Attract economic growth and development in Tennessee by bringing all aspects of the film and television industry into the state. • Train, prepare and equip a skilled workforce in Tennessee to staff filmmaking projects.