2026 Film Fest Knox and Elev8or Pitch Details
June 2, 2026
Visit Knoxville announces the fourth annual FILM FEST KNOX, to take place November 12–15, 2026 in partnership with REGAL and The Public Cinema.
Announcing Free Film Screening Series at Regal Riviera
April 17, 2026
Six films from four countries, including restorations of two American classics.
MUBI: New American Portraiture
December 18, 2025
“It seems right that Knoxville would be the site of a renewed focus on a regional, independent American cinema.”
Filmmaker: 96 Hours in Knoxville
December 4, 2025
“It’s one thing to admire a mission statement, another thing entirely for a festival to introduce me to two filmmakers I didn’t previously know and push me to seek out more of their work on my own time.”
Film Fest Knox Wraps Year 3; Winners Revealed
December 4, 2025
Awards were given in the American Regional Cinema Competition, the Made in Tennessee Competition, and the Elev8or Pitch competition.
In Review Online: FILM FEST KNOX 2025
November 12, 2025
“Such spaces are an invaluable contrast to our increasingly homebound viewing habits, even more for the community and critical discussion than for the bigger screens.”
2025 FILM FEST KNOX Complete Lineup Announced
October 1, 2025
The lineup of nearly 60 films includes award-winners from the world’s top fests, lost classics, and Robert Redford’s final leading role.
FILM FEST KNOX Announces James Agee Prize and the Made in Tennessee Lineup
September 17, 2025
The fest will honor Sailor Bear films and screen 19 Tennessee-made films.
Visit Knoxville Announces American Regional Cinema Competition
September 3, 2025
The Best Film winner will receive an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run, courtesy of Regal.