Tacoma Film Festival
| Location | Tacoma, Washington, United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Website | tacomafilmfestival |
The Tacoma Film Festival (TFF) is a film festival held annually in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It usually takes place in October.
It is one of the largest festivals in Washington, and features programming of independent American and foreign films, and a strong contingent of documentaries, with an emphasis on films produced in the Pacific Northwest.[1]
History[edit]
Founded in 2006, the Tacoma Film Festival (TFF) has been hosted annually at the Grand Cinema.[2][3] Created with the intention to foster the film community in Tacoma and the broader Pacific Northwest region, the festival has grown from a small regional event to a prominent fixture in the region's cultural landscape.[4][5] TFF provides a platform for regional and international filmmakers[6][7] and has been described as the "Sundance of the Pacific Northwest," emphasizing its growing reputation and influence in the region's film community.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Sailor, Craig (July 25, 2014). "Tacoma Film Festival provides diverse lineup for film buffs". The News Tribune. Tacoma, Washington. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ South Sound Magazine Staff (September 26, 2023). "The Grand Cinema launches $5M fundraising campaign to secure the Merlino Arts Center". South Sound Magazine. Tacoma, Washington. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Macdonald, Moira (October 5, 2007). "Film Festival Fever in Tacoma". The Seattle Times. Seattle, Washington. Archived from the original on March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Ponnekanti, Rosemary (October 3, 2014). "Tacoma Film Festival grows up with big-name films, a dedicated social space, and more than 100 premieres". The News Tribune. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Benoit, Andrew (October 17, 2022). "Tacoma Film Festival: our annual hub of culture and community". The Trail. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Sailor, Craig (August 15, 2014). "Tacoma Film Festival brings indie spirit to the city". The News Tribune. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Dawson, Nick (October 6, 2017). "Filmmaker Summer Camp: 25 New Faces Converge at the Tacoma Film Festival". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Mudede, Charles (October 4, 2022). "Tacoma Film Festival Is the Sundance of the Pacific Northwest". The Stranger. Retrieved March 8, 2024.