2026 Nashville Film Festival

Tennessee Student Shorts

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10 films in package
The Graveyard Shift
A man and his friend take respite in a cafe after a long night.
Badger
At a suburban bowling alley, an awkward teen tries to win over his crush by defeating a local bowling legend—guided only by bad advice, a mysterious janitor’s animal parables, and gut instinct.
Casey & the Star
A cowboy in love with a star embarks on a musical, dreamlike journey through the whimsical world of outer space for a chance to finally meet his cosmic love.
The Osanos
At her brother's funeral, Sabrina must choose between protecting her family's peace and honoring the brother she lost, even if it means losing the only family she has left.
Day & Knight
A young married couple compete in medieval combat in their spare time.
Alienated
An extroverted student makes it her mission to fix her roommate’s antisocial behaviors.
Beacon
During his journey out west, a pioneer's daughter goes missing. Faced with an alien threat, he will learn just how far he is willing to go to protect her.
Wedding Belles
When Lucy learns her sister plans to elope, she fights to save her from heartbreak-and her family's forced notions of a fairytale romance.
If You Got It
In 1970s Memphis, shy, plus-sized young woman with a hidden gift for funk and soul must defy a body-shaming father, her own self-doubt, and societal expectations to claim her place on the city’s hottest new variety show, proving that if you got it, you better own it.
Inferno
After what feels like an eternity of denial, Thomas must confront his aching guilt over his family's fiery demise. Though, little does he know it isn't just dwelling in his mind.
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Beacon is a Sci-Fi thriller that touches on themes of love and sacrifice. The story follows Eli, a rugged pioneer who is leading his daughter across the American west. When an alien creature snatches his daughter away, he is thrust into an epic battle to take her back to safety. Made by hand, this film is all about the resilience of a father's love in the face of epic adversity.

  • Year
    2026
  • Runtime
    6 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Southeast Premiere
  • Genre
    Sci-Fi Thriller
  • Director
    Micah Duncan
  • Screenwriter
    Micah Duncan, Daniel Gess, Landon Staples
  • Producer
    Grace Degraaf
  • Cast
    Tiger Dulaney, Briley Walker
  • Cinematographer
    Micah Duncan, Daniel Gess
  • Editor
    Micah Duncan
  • Animator
    Daniel Gess
  • Production Design
    Kristen Breshears
  • Composer
    Jonathan Arensman
  • Sound Design
    Jonathan Arensman
  • Music
    Jonathan Arensman
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