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Defy Film Fest Relocates to Eastside Bowl

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joe Nolan, as published by Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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The 11th annual Defy Film Fest is happening this weekend. This event celebrates a wide range of eccentric cinema. It has been relocated to Eastside Bowl.

Further details about the festival can be found through the source. The event is expected to take place as scheduled.

The festival will feature a variety of cinematic works, though specific details are not provided here. For more information, readers can consult the original source.

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Category: News · Published: August 18, 2026 · Source: Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) · Reading time: 1 min

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Defy Film Fest Relocates to Eastside Bowl

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