Here is what last years participants are saying:

"..the friendliness and hospitality of the entire festival staff was unbelievable.  That is what made the festival so enjoyable." -Luke

"Gatlinburg is just up the road and its always been a special place to me.  I was thrilled that a film festival was going on in this part of the state.   I have never entered any of my films into festivals and I felt that Gatlinburg was going to be a welcoming and comfortable place for me to enter.   And too, I wanted to support you because you are supporting us by hosting it."- Rebekah

"I just wanted to send you a big thank you and tell you how much I enjoyed Screenfest!!!!  I feel like I really learned a lot about myself as a filmmaker..." - Colby

"Gatlinburg Screenfest was inspiring and very well organized, especially for your first." "It has the potential to grow into something like Sundance."
- Merlin