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The Tacoma Film Festival is a celebration of independent film mirroring the diverse and eclectic sensibilities of Western Washington’s second-largest city. Including selections from the Pacific Northwest and all over the world, TFF prides itself on showcasing the connectedness of local, national, and international film. It’s a great festival to connect with audiences, filmmakers, critics, and professionals because of the friendly, and collegial atmosphere throughout. The whole community gets behind the festival and makes it a really one-of-a-kind experience.
“It was one of the most diverse and current selection of films, shorts and new media that I have ever experienced in a film festival. I met people there that I will continue to be connected to for a long time.†— Juan Carlos ZaldÃvar, filmmaker
“The programming at TFF had such a progressive vision of cinema. The festival had a definite voice and created a warm atmosphere for filmmakers…†— Masami Kawai, filmmaker
“Very friendly, great emphasis on the films and filmmakers and creating an intimate community for film-going. Beautiful festival.†— Derek Knowles, filmmaker
FILM CATEGORIES
- Feature Narrative
- Short Narrative
- Feature Documentary
- Short Documentary
- Feature Animation
- Short Animation
- Pacific NW Feature (WA, OR, ID, BC)
- Pacific NW Short (WA, OR, ID, BC)
- Late Night Short
- Late Night Feature
TFF 2023 AWARDS
Main Awards:
- Best Narrative Feature
- Best Documentary Feature
- Best Narrative Short
- Best Documentary Short
Additional Awards:
- Audience award - Best Narrative Feature
- Audience Award - Best Documentary Feature
- Audience Award - Best Narrative Short
- Audience Award - Best Documentary Short
- Additional awards to be determined
