# @nashfilmfest on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdT8VAekR88
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-15T14:37:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nashville Film Festival (@nashfilmfest) — https://gondola.cc/nashfilmfest

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Introducing the #NashFilm57 Tennessee Student Shorts Official Selections.

BADGER (dir. Keegan Donoghue)

Sun, Sep 27th, 11:00 AM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 16

Badger follows the story of Benny, an equal parts awkward and charming teen who spends his time at a bowling alley. Not for the game, but for Amber, the girl behind the counter. Guided by bad advice and a mysterious janitor’s animal parables, Benny must face a local bowling legend, overcome his fear, and discover his instincts before he becomes another laughingstock. #badgerfilm2025

ALIENTATED (dir. Dylan Womack)

Sun, Sep 27th, 11:00 AM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 16

The view blips on, the date “2002” resting in the corner. An extroverted college student, Claire, has a sociology project to complete, for which she has the perfect candidate: her introverted roommate! As she explains her thesis, “An Introvert’s Nature,” we learn just how OUT THERE this introvert is. Green skin and crawling on the walls aside, Claire is determined to break this poor girl out of her shell; she just has to keep experimenting! #alienatedstudentfilm

BEACON (dir. Micah Duncan)

Sun, Sep 27th, 11:00 AM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 16

Beacon is a Sci-Fi thriller that touches on themes of love and sacrifice. The story follows Eli, a rugged pioneer who is leading his daughter across the American west. When an alien creature snatches his daughter away, he is thrust into an epic battle to take her back to safety. Made by hand, this film is all about the resilience of a father’s love in the face of epic adversity. #beacon2026

CASEY & THE STAR (dir. Caleb Cook)

Sun, Sep 27th, 11:00 AM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 16

Casey, a lonesome cowboy trailing the frontier, is in love with none other than a star in the evening sky. One night, Casey gets the chance to embark on a musical, dreamlike journey through the whimsical world of outer space for a chance to finally meet his cosmic love face to face. #casey&thestar

DAY & KNIGHT (dir. Tyler Seaman)

Sun, Sep 27th, 11:00 AM @ Regal Green Hills Theater 16

7th grade history teacher, Mike DeBruyn, dreams of being a professional Armored MMA fighter. His wife, Skylar, is right by his side as

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alienatedstudentfilm, nashfilm57, casey, badgerfilm2025, beacon2026

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