Events 2024 – FILM FEST KNOX | November 14-17, 2024 Skip to content
Presented by Visit Knoxville and Regal
How to Fest

How to FEST

Free Event

Get a guided tour of the fest program and learn about the top 8 finalists in the Elev8or Pitch Competition.

Oct. 29 · The Square Room · 6:00 p.m.

The Vault

Opening Cocktail

VIP Passholders

Join us for an intimate evening at The Vault, a below-the-surface cocktail lounge reminiscent of old Hollywood.

Nov. 14 · The Vault · 5:00 p.m.

Pitch competition

Elev8or Pitch Live Competition

Live Event

A screening of the top 8 films, followed by feature pitches and a Q&A with the jury.

November 14 · Regal Riviera · 7:00 p.m.

Five Thirty Lounge

Opening Night Party

VIP Passholders & Guests

Join us for a night of celebration and networking at the Five Thirty Lounge atop the Hyatt Place hotel

Nov. 15 · Five Thirty Lounge · 10:00 p.m.

New Directions Workshop

New Directions in Regional Filmmaking

Free Event

Moderated by Scott Macaulay, this panel will survey the landscape of regional filmmaking with five experienced directors and producers.

Nov. 16 · SEC Room · 10:00 a.m.

Stretch That Buck: Film Budgeting 101

Stretch That Buck: Film Budgeting 101

Free Event

Get creative with ways to cut costs without sacrificing your vision. Presented by Sav Rodgers, Marketing Director of Seed & Spark.

Nov. 17 · SEC Room · 2:00.m.

Awards Ceremony

Awards Ceremony

Free Event

Join us as we announce the major prizes and celebrate the weekend.

Nov. 17 · Regal Riviera · 6:00 p.m.

Scruffy City Hall

Closing Night Party

VIP and Full-Fest Passholders

After the Awards Ceremony, send off the 2024 FILM FEST KNOX at Scruffy City Hall.

Nov. 17 · Scruffy City Hall · 7:00 p.m.

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