Exploring the Defy Film Festival

Many of the short films were placed in their own category blocks.
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Where is it?

The Defy Film Festival is an event that showcases new and exciting films. Located at Studio 615 in east Nashville Tennessee. This is a fantastic venue setting for creative artists and audiences to experience new stories on the screen.


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Experiencing the festival

Entering the building and signing up for a pass was a straightforward experience. Upon entering inside the building there was a table where passes can be picked up. Tickets can also be purchased for each block of films. The atmosphere was very open, allowing many people to gather and talk before entering the theater space. The crew members, staff and volunteers were all very kind and accommodating.

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Schedule

The festival included a variety of short film categories all described in the schedule. Everything from comedy to experimental. Many of the short films were placed in their own category blocks. Short Documentary. Experimental “Light” Shorts. Experimental “Dark” Shorts. Comedy, drama and horror. These compact blocks contain a lot of stories for audience members. Many of the films in these categories are very creative and push the boundaries of traditional film making. The Defy Film Festival's selection of short films and feature-length productions creates a dynamic and surprising contrast of stories and films. This festival won't be featuring the popular films like Oppenheimer or Fire of Love but instead showcases stories from a different perspective and production budget.


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Headphones

One unique feature of the festival was the use of the headphones. There were screens and a film projector set up in another room that featured headphones as the primary listening device. One of the featured projects was “False Start” by Cody Newman. It was a music video that looked like an animated painting. When I put the headphones on I was able to hear the music very clearly without thinking much of the environment around me.


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Overview

Defy Film Festival has been showcasing movies for many years. Established in 2016 the festival continues to thrive on. It's a fun event to experience as a filmmaker or even an audience member. There were food trucks and drinks during the festival. Places for film makers to sit and meet each too. Defy Film Festival is worth checking out.

August 23, 2023
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