Visit Knoxville announces the third annual FILM FEST KNOX, to take place November 6–9, 2025 in partnership with REGAL and The Public Cinema. The Elev8or Pitch is a key component of FILM FEST KNOX.
A new 4K restoration of one of the great filmmaker’s Mexican films, about a man whose suave exterior unravels after his marriage.
Democratic vistas: a new Knoxville, Tennessee-based festival champions regional American cinema
By Sunday night, everyone in attendance was clamoring for year three.
A few months before Film Fest Knox opened for business, 21 filmmakers submitted a five-to-eight-minute movie to a prestigious four-judge jury.
At the closing ceremonies, awards were announced for the American Regional Cinema, Elev8or Pitch, and Made in Tennessee competitions.
Kim Bumpas of Visit Knoxville in Tennessee shares the recipe for putting together a successful gathering of filmmakers to highlight her destination
New additions to the program include the opening night film, International Currents, Revival, and Made in Tennessee.
The second annual competition is a showcase of personal, ambitious films made outside of the traditional industry capitals of Los Angeles and New York City.