Tacoma Film Festival 1.3.0

The Tacoma Film Festival serves as a platform for showcasing independent filmmakers, offering a vibrant setting for film enthusiasts, industry professionals, and creators to engage with meticulously curated programming. The festival features a diverse range of films that have made their mark on the festival circuit, alongside unique events such as juror discussions, a virtual reality lab, a live cinema experience, and various social gatherings.

This event is organized by The Grand Cinema, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enriching the cultural landscape of the Tacoma community.

The accompanying app enhances the festival experience by allowing users to search for films and events, as well as purchase tickets for various screenings.

Searching for Films and Events:

• Select from the "Type" dropdown menu to locate feature films, short films, or other events.
• Utilize the "Section" dropdown to find features, VR experiences, or short film blocks by title.
• Access the "Category" dropdown to explore films categorized as animation, documentary, juror presentation, or music video.
• Filter by venue to discover films and events based on their respective locations.

Purchasing Tickets:

• Click the "buy tickets" option to secure your entry.
• Grand Cinema members may take advantage of discounted pricing. A member card must be presented at the box office to validate this discount.

Navigating the Festival:

• Review the schedule for events. A PDF version is available at this link.
• Engage in conversations with fellow attendees.
• Be adventurous in your film selections; you might discover unexpected favorites.
• Explore a variety of offerings—VR segments, short films, live cinema events, features, and parties.
• Consider purchasing a festival pass for optimal value across screenings.

A special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support: Propel Insurance, Comcast, Rainier Connect BECU, Tacoma Public Library, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, City of Tacoma, Tacoma House of Cannabis, TAGRO, DP&C, Judy Bumbaugh, Sudar Appraisals, Portal VR, Olympic Landscape, The Hotel Murano, Tacoma Arts Commission, Pacific Grill Events & Catering, Red Star Taco Bar, Lime Bike, LYFT, Incline Cider, The News Tribune, Northwest Public Broadcasting, KCTS, South Sound Magazine, Print Northwest, KNKX, Simple DCP, Minuteman Press Downtown Tacoma, Fab Lab, Habitat for Humanity Store, The Art Department, This That, King’s Books, Tacoma Arts Live, Alma Mater, Courthouse Square, Smokey Wonder and Smith Brothers Farms.