Chattanooga Film Festival
Established legitimate festival
The Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) is an annual genre film festival held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, notable for being curated by people who genuinely, obsessively love film rather than by data algorithms. Founded in 2014 after originating as a film club in 2009, it has been recognized by *MovieMaker* magazine as one of the 30 Best Genre Film Fests in the World for three consecutive years (2019–2021) and dubbed by *Southern Living* as The Sundance of the South. The festival showcases a diverse
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 17 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 818 Georgia Ave. Unit 224 Chattanooga, TN 37402 United States
- Verified trusted status
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Festival Details
Founded
2009
Venue
818 Georgia Ave. Unit 224 Chattanooga, TN 37402 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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