Chattanooga Film Festival

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Arts & CultureChattanooga
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsCFF was named one of the '30 Best Genre Film
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Chattanooga Film Festival in Chattanooga

Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) is an annual genre film festival held each June in Chattanooga, Tennessee, centered at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre with a companion online program. Founded in 2014 by Chris Dortch and run as an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it grew out of an earlier local film club and Halloween screening event, and focuses on horror, science fiction, and other genre film alongside panels and a filmmaker community.

Chattanooga Film Festival did not start as a formal film festival at all, but as a small film club.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

CFF was named one of the '30 Best Genre Film Fests in the World' by MovieMaker magazine three years running, in 2019, 2020, and 2021, a notable distinction for a festival based outside a major film-industry hub

02

The mystery stays covered

It traces its roots to a 2009 Chattanooga film club called Mise En Scenesters, whose members launched a Halloween screening event, the 'Frightening Ass Film Festival,' that evolved into CFF's first official edition in 2014

03

The city starts moving

The festival co-founded the Good Film Fund with the Canadian company Media Darling to help finance and promote independent film production

04

The water draws everyone in

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, CFF pivoted entirely online for three consecutive editions rather than canceling, building out a virtual festival format it has continued to run alongside its in-person program

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

CFF maintains an ongoing fan community outside festival week itself

Water and renewal

Living ritual

including the Double Secret Cinema Society Patreon membership

The sacred route

Living ritual

a monthly streaming-recommendation newsletter

The local code

Living ritual

and a members-only Discord server

Tradition 5

Living ritual

extending its genre-film culture into a year-round tradition rather than a single annual event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use Chattanooga transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual clothing is the norm; this is a laid-back, community-driven genre film festival rather than a red-carpet event, so jeans, band or horror-movie t-shirts, and comfortable shoes for...

Safety

Chattanooga Film Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Chattanooga, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.05 N, 85.31 WOpen in Google Maps

Chattanooga, TN

Nearest airportTYS — McGhee Tyson
TransportUse Chattanooga transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Chattanooga, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Chattanooga Film Festival?

Chattanooga Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 20–22 June 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Chattanooga Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Chattanooga, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Chattanooga, TN

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLchattfilmfest.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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