Chattanooga SE TN Film Commission

06/01/2026

Q: Is there a PIANIST in the house?

The moment an audience member stepped up to save the day --

On the opening night of La La Land in Concert, audience member Sterling Nasa performed with the orchestra after a pianist left the stage sick.

05/21/2026

GA STUNT PERFORMERS NAVIGATE INDUSTRY SLOWDOWN --

However, they see an industry turnaround on the horizon.

* from WRDW

05/20/2026

CREW CALL for 'A MUSIC CITY STORY'

* (From Gisela Moore with the TN Entertainment Commission)

*** PLEASE REPLY / APPLY DIRECTLY TO:

[email protected]

FILMING LOCATIONS:
Greater Nashville Area

POSITIONS NEEDED:
• Set Decorator
• Construction Coordinator
• Scenics
• SFX
• Set Dressers
• Rigging Electrics

PRODUCTION OFFICE
5121 Maryland Way
Suite 100
Brentwood, TN 37027

FILM SYNOPSIS: A Music City Story follows Monsé “Mo” Castillo, a talented but struggling singer in Nashville whose long-shot career implodes after a brutal industry rejection forces her to walk away from her controlling manager and start over from nothing.

Taken in by a kind-hearted food truck owner, Mo slowly rebuilds her life—finding work, reconnecting with her roots, and rediscovering her voice as a songwriter.

When she meets Ran Vaughn, a quiet, faith-driven builder restoring broken spaces, an unexpected romance begins to challenge her guarded worldview and unresolved trauma.

As Mo confronts her past, her identity, and what success truly means, she must decide whether to keep chasing validation from an industry that has dismissed her—or embrace a more authentic path grounded in community, love, and the courage to be seen for who she really is . . .

05/09/2026

What's next on the CHA SYMPONY film score schedule?

They'll be performing THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK in its entirety in sync with the film.

Currently, two nights are scheduled -- NOVEMBER 7th and 8th.

Tickets GO ON SALE to the general public on JULY 15th, but advance presales are available to subscribers.

VISIT the link below:

https://chattanoogasymphony.org/events/star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back-in-concert-2026-11-07-730-pm/

05/06/2026

Media mogul TED TURNER has died --

A graduate of Chattanooga's McCalllie school, the titan revolutionized cable tv news in the 1980s --

He was 87 years old.

Rest In Peace . . .

Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87.

04/11/2026

Q: Did you know?

The Oscar nom. BUGONIA was filmed partially near here in Georgia?

Hartsfield Airport and the Fernbank Science Center were two of the prime locations.

Discover the film locations for Bugonia (2025) around Georgia, USA, and in Southeast England in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey and London.

03/21/2026

The legendary CHUCK NORRIS has died * --

(And YES, we almost feel like we need to type that TWICE.)

The unstoppable Norris made his way from ace martial arts expert to blockbuster film star over a career spanning nearly six decades.

Of his career success he once said:

"Whatever luck I had, I made. I was never a natural athlete, but I paid my dues in sweat and concentration and took the time necessary to learn karate and become world champion."

He will be dearly missed by movie & martial arts fans everywhere.

Rest In Peace.

You can pay your respects by looking up one of the films from the clip below featuring some of Mr. Norris' most memorable roles:

Paul Catalina pays tribute to a true action legend with this special edition of Top 5, honoring the life and legacy of Chuck Norris following his passing at ...

03/20/2026

The CHATTANOOGA FILM FESTIVAL announces "Waves 1 & 2" of their summer lineup --

The festival takes place (both IN-PERSON and ONLINE from JUNE 18 - 27.

This year's festival will be held at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre at 400 River Street.

https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3931885/chattanooga-film-festival-announces-fun-sized-first-wave-for-lucky-13th-edition-in-2026/

https://www.fangoria.com/chattanooga-film-festival-2026-lineup-2/

You can PURCHASE TICKETS AT:

https://www.chattfilmfest.org/

The Chattanooga Film Festival is turning a very lucky 13 this year for its 2026 edition, and the first fun-sized wave of programming has arrived.

03/18/2026

Recognize this decommissioned RAF Cold War bunker?

Called 'The Star Wars Building', it has appeared in many of your favorite films . . .

03/17/2026

The Emerald Isle is the New Hollywood --

And 'The Green Wave' cleaned up at the Oscars Sunday night!

As Irish talent landed nominations across this year's Oscars, producers back home say the green wave is no accident — it's the result of sustained government investment and a deep well of homegrown creative talent.