The Tacoma Film Festival (TFF) is a film festival held annually in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It usually takes place in October.
Location | Tacoma, Washington, United States |
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Founded | 2006 |
Language | English |
Website | tacomafilmfestival |
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.