Chattanooga Film Festival
The Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) is an annual film festival that takes place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
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Started | 2014 |
Founded by | Chris Dortch[1] |
Website | chattfilmfest |
History
The Chattanooga Film Festival originated in February 2009 as a film club in Chattanooga, Tennessee known as Mise En Scenesters.[2] The organizers of the club launched a Halloween event known as the Frightening Ass Film Festival, which led to the creation of the Chattanooga Film Festival.[2] The 1st annual Chattanooga Film Festival took place in 2014.[3]
In a joint initiative with the Canadian company Media Darling, the Chattanooga Film Festival founded the Good Film Fund as a means of supporting the production and promotion of films.[4]
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,[5] the 7th Chattanooga Film Festival took place online as a virtual event from May 22 to May 25, 2020.[6][7]
References
- Omarzu, Tim (August 23, 2015). "Mama Bear Studios aims to bring movie-making to Chattanooga". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- "About". Chattanooga Film Festival. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- "Past Festivals". Chattanooga Film Festival. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- Hopewell, John (November 15, 2014). "'Yamaha 300' Gets First Good Film Fund Feature Award (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- Gullickson, Brad (May 18, 2020). "Chattanooga Film Festival Goes Virtual and They're Bringing Ice-T, Ernest Dickerson, and Joe Dante". Film School Rejects. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- Miska, Brad (May 13, 2020). "Get Hyped, the Online Version of the Chattanooga Film Festival Is Jam-Packed With Awesome Films and Events". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- Millican, Josh (May 22, 2020). "Batsh*t Crazy Trailer for Skull: The Mask Now Screening at Chattanooga Film Fest Digital Edition". Dread Central. Retrieved May 26, 2020.