Nashville Filmmakers Guild Workshops and Events

09/12/2026

TODAY. The A Stands for Art is here. 🎬🎉

Doors open this afternoon for the screening, followed by a discussion with filmmakers Tabari Sturdivant and Sade Wilkins, a panel of local artists, and a community meal.

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 4:00 PM
📍 Global Education Center | 4822 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN
💲 $10
🎟️ Register: https://pci.jotform.com/form/221110583867051

Come as you are. We'll see you at 4:00 PM.

08/29/2026

July’s Creative Lighting Workshop brought out an incredible crew to learn about gear, choices for the camera, and multiple sets with presentation by Jeffry Gordon and Jason Marlin.

Big thanks to Film Guild volunteers Samuel McDonough for these photos as well as Nick and David for their help on the day.

Sponsored and hosted by Nashville Lighting and Grip, Skyway Studios, and our year-round sponsors: TN Film & Entertainment Commission, Lapcat designs, and Metro Arts.

08/25/2026

We're grateful for partnerships with community members like Lapcat Studio who is our official In-Kind Design Sponsor in 2026. Our event headers are designed by Nic at Lapcat Studio. Check out his website and book them for your design needs!

Hi, I'm Nic Malone, a creative director and visual designer based in Nashville. I create visual identities, marketing collateral, packaging, and pretty much anything else you can think of.

07/06/2026

Throwback to the 2016 Lighting Workshop with Jeffry Gordon. With 10 more years of experience, he's one of the most knowledgable in Nashville!

Get Tickets for the 2026 Workshop today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/geworkshop/event/july2026/

06/26/2026

CREATIVE LIGHTING WORKSHOP on Saturday, July 11
Co-Hosted by Nashville Lighting & Grip, this is a full-day hands on workshop shadowing a working gaffer as he breaks down the elements of a mid level production and collaborates with producers, director of photography, locations, and rental houses. Scout, prep, and get on set!

Link for registration is in our bio and on the website. As usual, NFG Members receive 50% off as their member benefit.
 
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Crew looking to build their skills towards the role of a gaffer or gain perspective as they work to better assist in the grip and electric departments. It’s also for those who are in roles like producer, production manager, or camera and want to gain perspective. 

LED BY:
Jason Marlin, Jeff Gordon, and special guests!

06/07/2026

NFGathering: Writing Within Your Resources
🗓️Thursday, June 11
⏰ 7pm - 8:30pm (Doors at 6:30pm)
📍The Backlot Studio // 1015 W Kirkland Ave #301, Nashville, TN 37216 
🎟️ FREE (RSVP link in bio)
ABOUT THE EVENT: 
Want to know what it takes to get your writing on the screen? Gather with the Guild for a panel discussion and Q&A with local writers, producers, and screenplay contest organizers as they discuss writing within constraints of budget, production, time, and other factors. 
Moderated by Tiffany Abreu - Screenwriter, filmmaker, and owner-operator of The Backlot Studio
Panelists: 
Cat Stewart - Nashville Film Festival screenwriting & pitch competitions manager
Faith McQuinn - Writer, director, producer, and founder of Observer Pictures
Steven Womack - Novelist, screenwriter, and film school professor

05/29/2026

The 2026 Production Assistant Training Workshop was a success! We had 30 students registered with an incredible roster of crew stepping in as instructors and even more as volunteer crew for Day 2 to demonstrate making a short film. Stay tuned for the release of “Therapy Session” directed by Tiffany Abreu for Nashville Filmmakers Guild.

Thank you to our Team!
Instructor - Anna Ritter
Instructor - Dayna Rochell
Instructor / 1st AD - Daniel Long
Instructor / Production Manager - Anna Mader
Director - Tiffany Abreu .instas
Key PA - Corbin Peek
Screenwriter - Kelley Bell
DP - Chris Haggerty
1st AC - Quentin Lesser
Gaffer - Billy Gomes
Sound Mixer - Jeremy Mazza
Sound Mixer - Bradley Bowersox
Art Rep - Dilynn Wray
Costumes - Melissa Durmon
Hair/ Makeup - Faith Newman
BTS photographer - Bailey Gower .s.gower
BTS video / edit - Rachel Schiff
Volunteer / Board Member - David Smith
NFG Executive Director - Sarah Haas

📸 All photos by Bailey Gower .s.gower

05/13/2026

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS! The Production Assistant training features the incredible talent of folks shaping the culture on set in Nashville. Swipe ➡️ for bios!

Anna Mader - Producer, Editor & Coordinator
Daniel Long - Producer & 1st AD
Dayna Rochell - Head of Production, FARMUSE
Anna Ritter - Producer, Production Manager

05/13/2026

Just a few spots left!

04/27/2026

Registration is open for the Production Assistant Training Workshop: two days May 16-17 at The Backlot Studio. $200 for the weekend and 50% off for members! Link in our bio.

During this full day workshop, you will participate in an intense hands-on training from experienced entertainment professionals. The second day will culminate in all participants putting their knowledge and skills in action by making a short film on set, led by experienced department heads.

Upon finishing the workshop participants will be added to a certified contact list that is released to Nashville Filmmakers Guild members and working producers to help get you hired and on set. By the end of the weekend you’ll be ready for your first day on set!