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The Nashville Filmmakers Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization made of an entirely volunteer staff. Looking back, NFG started in early 2013 as a coffee shop meetup and online Facebook community. In July, 2016 NFG became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit, placing a new emphasis on outreach & education. In 2017, the growing board and committees organized regular workshops and social events to foster skills development and networking. This commitment to building community and training the next generation of filmmakers continues to this day. Now, in 2021 NFG has 6 operating committees run by over 20 volunteers, serving over 200 NFG members and an online community of more than 4,000 filmmakers statewide.
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THE TEAM
Passionate film professionals who volunteer, organize, and advocate for TN's filmmaking future.
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NATHAN THOMPSONPresident
Nathan has volunteered for NFG since 2015. His passion for community, education and equality motivate his efforts as President to further develop the organization. Nathan is a 19 time Emmy Award winning DP and is the founder of production company Contrast Visuals, rental house Contrast Cine, and the Backlot studio.
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TANNER GRANDSTAFFVice President
Tanner is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of the production company Aberration. On set, he is a Director of Photography for music videos, commercials, and short films. His passion for community and networking has lead him to join NFG and develop the Artist Spotlight series.
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SARAH HAASBoard Member / Workshops & Events Director
Sarah is an independent producer straddling the realms of documentary and feature scripted film. Her background includes two years working with the Sundance Institute on their yearly Filmmaker Labs which led to interest in filmmaker development. She enjoys supporting filmmakers in their continuing education through organizing and planning.
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HAZEL JOYNER-SMITHAdvisory Board Member
Hazel Joyner-Smith is an entrepreneur, educator, grandmother, and cultural activist. Whether serving as the program director of the Race Relations Institute at Fisk University, a Talent Coach, Civil Rights Worker, or international Negotiator for human rights, Hazel always campaigned for equity of access and inclusion. As Founder/CEO of the International Black Film Festival of Nashville, Hazel continues to draw the world in with her contagiously uplifting spirit as she takes the festival to the next level!
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MAX A. BUTLERBoard Member
A Nashville native, Max moved to New York to begin his career in 2004 after graduating from Vanderbilt University. In New York, he gained experience on the films of directors Martin Scorsese, Jonathan Demme, and Neil Jordan, among others. Since returning home to Nashville in 2008, Max has expanded his experience by producing commercials, concert specials, and music videos; both as a freelancer and through his production company, Stories We Can Tell. He has continued his work in film, as well, serving as Executive Producer, Line Producer, or UPM on seven projects since 2013.
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SCOTT SIMMONSBoard Member
Scott has worked both as a freelancer and on staff at post-houses in Nashville for well over a decade. As a managing editor for Pro Video Coalition Scott brings his knowledge and networking capabilities to help propel NFG forward.
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NIC DUGGERBoard Member
Nic Dugger is a Jackson, Tennessee native and MTSU grad who founded TNDV in October of 2004. Today, Nic has received 50 Emmy nominations and 14 Emmy Awards for live production, technical achievement, and directing. Nic is a member of the Middle Tennessee State University Mass Communication Wall of Fame, and he was named Outstanding Alumnus of the University in 2018, the schools highest honor. Currently Nic serves as the President on the Board of Directors for the Mid-South Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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DAVID PERRYBoard Member
David serves as an Executive Producer / Partner at Fivestone Studios. He has developed and produced several films and countless commercials and branded content around the world. His passion for entrepreneurship and storytelling has led him on a journey of starting several companies in the entertainment space.
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JEFF MOLYNEAUXBoard Member
Jeff is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner. and Executive Producer of Riverside Entertainment. His career began as a Director of Photography for ABC Digital Studios in Los Angeles, with over 20 years experience. His Executive Producer credits range from working on a variety of national car commercials to live specials and integrated marketing campaigns with ABC, GMA, CMA, NBC, Paramount Studios, and more. When not working, he can be found kayaking around Nashville with his wife Brianna, and his two beautiful kids Madison and Hayes.
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CORBIN EATONSocial Media Director
Corbin is a writer, editor, and creative specialist at Massive Mission. He has a strong passion for storytelling and uses his experience in screenwriting to make others live and tell better stories. Corbin believes that Paddington 2 is the best film ever and will not accept any questions at this time.
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IVES SALBERTMarketing Communications
Ives is a Nashville based filmmaker and founder of the production company Elevator Visuals. He is a Director of Photography for music videos and branded content. Ives graduated from Belmont in 2011 where he studied fine art and portrait painting; skills that inform his creative decisions in filmmaking.
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Quinton CookDiversity Equity & Inclusion Director
Quinton Cook is a director and executive producer based in Nashville, TN.
Spending his early years at the New York Film Academy and studio backlots in LA, he went on to launch the boutique production company Glitch in 2019. His mission was to advance the LGBTQ+ community and promote inclusivity within the country music space. Quinton has collaborated with artists all over the board from country stars like Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan to genre fluid artists like Yola and JP Saxe. His work has been recognized by iconic publications such as Time, Rolling Stone and Teen Vogue to name a few. |
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MARK JACKSONWorkshops & Events
Mark D. Jackson is an award winning Producer, Director and Editor with other 20 years experience in film and TV. He has freelanced for networks such as MTV, BET, CMT, TBN, and ESPN. In 1996, Mark made his feature film debut as one of Spike Lee’s assistants on “Get On the Bus.” Currently, he is the CEO of Above The Mark Productions.
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JARAD CLEMENTGraphic Designer
Jarad Clement is a New Orleans native that used his musical upbringing to find his way to Nashville in 2007. Now he is the founder of Extra, a production company focused on brand content, live performance, animation and graphic design. As an avid outdoorsman, Jarad uses his free time to explore the beautiful state of Tennessee with his wife Katie and two kids Porter and Miles.
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TYLER OAKSEducation Alliance Coordinator
Tyler Oaks is a Seattle born, Nashville based cinematographer with a goal to tell powerful stories in a unique perspective. As a film school graduate himself, he has a passion for bridging the gap between student and professional and creating a seamless bridge that allows the emerging graduate filmmakers an Avenue in which to grow and network.
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WE NEED YOU
Do you have the passion and stamina for public service?
If you can dedicate at least 1 year to lead and grow with NFG, pick an interest and sign up!
If you can dedicate at least 1 year to lead and grow with NFG, pick an interest and sign up!
