Moonless International Film Festival

Moonless International Film Festival The Moonless International Film Festival is a premier non-profit celebration dedicated to honoring the spirit of creativity across all art forms.

The annual festival is held in conjunction with the Romans VIII Film Festival and the Music Competition.

Pretty awesome when FilmFreeway features the festival in one of their sponsored ads. Submit now and been in the running...
02/18/2026

Pretty awesome when FilmFreeway features the festival in one of their sponsored ads. Submit now and been in the running for some amazing prizes.

Moonless IFF is a non-profit film festival so all the proceeds go to support the arts and the community. Event being held August 21st to 23rd at the Franklin Theatre and the hotel block is open as well.

Hosted by the amazing Jacquelyn Collier.

And don’t forget the as well.

Submit now at . Link in the bio! The booking link is active in our website with limited spots available. Book now and ...
02/14/2026

Submit now at . Link in the bio! The booking link is active in our website with limited spots available. Book now and thank you to our amazing host hotel in downtown Franklin, TN.

We look forward to seeing you at the festival at . Tickets go on sale next week including tickets for our pitch fest and music pitch fest. Your chance to get in front of those that can make it happen.

Vision Awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards Coming Soon!! Going to be a busy week!!!

The hotel block is now open at our very beautiful host hotel in Downtown Franklin. Better hurry though as rooms are li...
02/12/2026

The hotel block is now open at our very beautiful host hotel in Downtown Franklin. Better hurry though as rooms are limited and the block will only stay open for so long. Link is on our website.

Tickets sales opening soon. This is an event you will not want to miss at . Workshops, Pitch fest, networking events, and a celebration of music, screenwriting, plays, short films, series, and feature films.

Our red carpet event to be announced very soon. And remember, all to benefit and celebrate, you and to give back as well to feed those in need at founded by and !!!

Our hotel block will be announced on Monday and we are so excited to be partnering with the in Franklin, TN as our host...
02/07/2026

Our hotel block will be announced on Monday and we are so excited to be partnering with the in Franklin, TN as our host hotel.

In honor of Feb being Black History Month, we are giving 50% off submission fees using the code: FebHistory50. Submiss...
02/05/2026

In honor of Feb being Black History Month, we are giving 50% off submission fees using the code: FebHistory50.

Submission link in the Bio and then we can’t wait to see you in Franklin, TN come August.

More information including hotel block coming soon. Moonless is a non-profit organization so all proceeds go to support local charities and the arts.

We are elated to announce that Jacklyn Collier will be returning to host an incredible weekend of celebrating the arts a...
02/05/2026

We are elated to announce that Jacklyn Collier will be returning to host an incredible weekend of celebrating the arts at the Moonless International Film Festival & Screenwriters/Playwright’s Competition being held on Aug 21 to 23, 2026 at the Franklin Theatre to benefit The Store, Founded by Kimberly & Brad Paisley.

Use code BFriday50MIFF and receive 50% off all entry fees including Gold Fees. We have some amazing things planned for...
11/28/2025

Use code BFriday50MIFF and receive 50% off all entry fees including Gold Fees. We have some amazing things planned for August 21st to 23rd, 2026 in Franklin, TN.

Happy Thanksgiving!! Thankful for an excellent festival in May of 2025 and all of our amazingly talented individuals tha...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!! Thankful for an excellent festival in May of 2025 and all of our amazingly talented individuals that submitted to our festival plus the friendships that were made.

We are looking forward to August 21st to 23rd, 2026 in Franklin, TN for our 2nd Annual Festival at The Franklin Theatre!!

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🎥 Official Announcement: Schedule & Venue Update 🌙✨Due to unforeseen scheduling changes in September, the Moonless Inter...
10/18/2025

🎥 Official Announcement: Schedule & Venue Update 🌙✨

Due to unforeseen scheduling changes in September, the Moonless International Film Festival & Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition has officially moved to new dates and a new venue to better serve our filmmakers, writers, and attendees.

📅 NEW DATES: August 21–23, 2026
📍 NEW VENUE: The Historic Franklin Theatre — Franklin, Tennessee (just outside Nashville 🎶)

While this change was unexpected, it allows us to create an even bigger, better, and more immersive experience — combining red-carpet premieres, live music, industry panels, and creative networking opportunities in one incredible destination. 🌟

We’re beyond excited to partner with the Franklin Theatre, a timeless venue that embodies cinematic magic and artistic excellence — the perfect home for this growing international celebration of storytelling. 🎭🎬

All current submissions and passes will automatically transfer to the new dates.
More details — including ticket information, event schedule, and special guests — coming soon!

🎟️ Stay tuned and follow us for updates:
👉 [MoonlessMedia.com]
👉 https://filmfreeway.com/MoonlessInternationalFilmFestival

Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we evolve and expand this incredible event. Together, we’re creating something unforgettable. 💫

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!! Moonless International Film Festival & Screenwriters/Playwrights CompetitionSeptember 11-13, 2026...
09/19/2025

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!!

Moonless International Film Festival & Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition
September 11-13, 2026 🎭

Early bird submissions open until November 30th.

Special Birthday Discount Code: Wayne53 through the end of September.

Cash prizes 💰 | Production deals 🎬 | Industry connections 🤝

Come be part of the family. Submit at https://filmfreeway.com/Moonlessiff

Submissions Are Now Open! The Moonless International Film Festival & Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition is back — big...
09/09/2025

Submissions Are Now Open!

The Moonless International Film Festival & Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition is back — bigger than ever for 2026!

This year brings new categories, new prizes, and even more opportunities to showcase your work.

Special Perks for 2025–2026:

FREE submissions for any previous Official Selection.

50% OFF for all South Carolina filmmakers, no matter the deadline.

🎉 Birthday Month Special: September is our founder’s birthday month! Use code Wayne53 to get 50% OFF all submission fees throughout September.

We’ve already surpassed last year’s total entries since—and we’re just getting started. Big announcements are still to come, so stay tuned!

Explore full details on our new website: moonlessmedia.com/2026-moonless-international-film-festival

Submit directly on FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/Moonlessiff

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