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Category: Film

Knoxville Again Named One of Moviemaker’s Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker

Jan. 18, 2024

KNOXVILLE, TN (January 18, 2024) – The Visit Knoxville Film Office today announced that Knoxville has again been recognized as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker…

Film Fest Knox Celebrates Successful Inaugural Event

Dec. 12, 2023

KNOXVILLE, TN (December 12, 2023) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Visit Knoxville celebrates the success of its inaugural film festival, FILM FEST KNOX, held November 9-12, 2023. The event was met with…

Film Fest Knox Complete Lineup Announced

Oct. 04, 2023

KNOXVILLE, TN (October 4, 2023) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Visit Knoxville announces today the full festival lineup for FILM FEST KNOX, taking place November 9-12, 2023 at the Regal Riviera in downtown…

Visit Knoxville Announces Film Fest Knox Competition Films

Sep. 21, 2023

KNOXVILLE, TN (September 21, 2023) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FILM FEST KNOX, taking place November 9–12, 2023, announces the lineup of its inaugural American Regional Film Competition: Evening Song (for…

Visit Knoxville Announces Festival Passes on Sale for Film Fest Knox

Aug. 30, 2023

KNOXVILLE, TN (August 24, 2023) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The inaugural international FILM FEST KNOX will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee November 9-12, 2023. Festival passes for the 2023 festival go on…

Visit Knoxville Announces Partnership and Registration Details for Film Fest Knox

Jul. 13, 2023

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 13, 2023) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Visit Knoxville announces partnership with KnoxMedia to produce the Elev8or Pitch, a major component of FILM FEST KNOX. Knox Media is a…

Knoxville Named One of the Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker

Jan. 18, 2023

The Visit Knoxville Film Office today announced that Knoxville is one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2023. This year marks the third occurrence of…

Lights! Camera! East Tennessee! to Open at the Museum of East Tennessee History

Nov. 16, 2022

Knox County Public Library and the East Tennessee Historical Society are pleased to open a new feature exhibition entitled Lights! Camera! East Tennessee! on November 19 at the Museum of East…

New Feature Film Gets Knoxville Screening

Oct. 10, 2022

KNOXVILLE, TN (October 10, 2022) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Conley Entertainment Group will present a screening of its fifth feature film, “Memento Mori,” Thursday, October 13, at the Regal Riviera in…

Pinnacle Peak Begins Production on Nothing is Impossible in Knoxville

Jul. 26, 2021

Knoxville, TN— July 26, 2021— The Visit Knoxville Film Office today announced production has begun on the feature film Nothing Is Impossible starring David White, Nadia Bjorlin, Steven Bauer and Harry…