Traverse City Film Festival Articles
Libby’s Picks: Events Happening this Weekend July 28-31
by Libby Stallman | Jul 28, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
From the long-awaited return of the Traverse City Film Festival to Grow Benzie's Blues & Zydeco Fundraiser, here are the Northern Michigan...
The Ultimate Guide to the 2022 Traverse City Film Festival
by Alea Wilkins | Jul 25, 2022 | Events
Film Fest is back July 26–31 in Traverse City! For the first time since the pandemic started, the Traverse City Film Festival will share the art and...
25 Summer Events You Won’t Want to Miss This July 2022
by MyNorthTickets and Ashlyn Korienek | Jun 24, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
From Michigan Legacy Art Park's Summer Sounds Series to the return of the Traverse City Film Festival, here are the 25 Northern Michigan events you...
Red Hot Best Winning Events to Add to Your Summer Calendar
by Carly Simpson | Jun 7, 2022 | Counties, Events, Red Hot Best, Towns
Get ready for some Red Hot Best summer fun! From the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival to the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, here are the...
Traverse City Film Festival Returns in 2022 after a 2-Year Hiatus
by Carly Simpson and MyNorth News Service | Apr 22, 2022 | Counties, Events, Towns
After being postponed for two years due to the pandemic, Michael Moore just announced that the Traverse City Film Festival will return July 26–31,...
Traverse City Film Festival Gets Grant for Theaters & 2022 Fest
by Rachel Souillere | Jun 30, 2021 | Counties, Events, Towns
Traverse City's famous film festival has received a $933,000 grant to help restart the State Theater and Bijou by the Bay and benefit the 2022...
Traverse City Film Festival Canceled for Second Year in a Row
by mynorthmedia | Apr 30, 2021 | Counties, Events, Towns
The Traverse City Film Festival Board of Directors has announced that the festival will be canceled for Summer 2021. Learn more about this...
National Writers Series Welcomes Christopher Haugh & Jordan Blashek
by Anna Faller | Oct 13, 2020 | Counties, Events, Towns
College friends-turned-co-authors Christopher Haugh and Jordan Blashek will be at the National Writers Series on Sunday, October 18, beginning at 7...
Best Things to Do Between Movies During the Traverse City Film Festival
by Madison Delaere | Jul 29, 2019 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
Have 1 hour before the next show starts? 3 hours? More? Get out and explore Traverse City and the surrounding areas between your Film Fest flicks....
The Insider’s Guide: Coolest Things to Do in Traverse City
by Madison Delaere | Jul 25, 2019 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
Stroll these cool enclaves and neighborhoods, and stay a while! These are the best things to do in Traverse City. SOUTH UNION STREET (AKA SU) This...
Timeline: The Iconic Traverse City State Theatre
by Madison Delaere | Jul 18, 2019 | Counties, History, Towns
The Traverse City State Theatre actually began as the Lyric Theatre just over 100 years ago in 1916. The site has since seen two debilitating fires,...
Free Open Space Movies at Traverse City Film Festival 2019
by Nitish Pahwa | Jul 4, 2019 | Counties, Events, Towns
The Traverse City Film Festival will present a slate of free films at the Open Space in downtown Traverse City every evening from Monday, July 29 (a...
What Traverse City Looked Like the Decade You Were Born, 1940s–2000s
by Carly Simpson and Breanne Kerner | Dec 27, 2018 | Counties, History, Towns
We're taking a trip through the decades in our sweet hometown. These Traverse City historical photos offer a look at how the lakeside town has...
Aerie Restaurant Celebrates Wines of Cinema During Traverse City Film Festival
by Jillian Manning | Jul 24, 2018 | Events
The 14th annual Traverse City Film Festival is right around the corner, and what better way for Aerie Restaurant & Lounge at Grand Traverse...
10 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at the Traverse City Film Festival
by Kaitlin Dudlets | Jul 17, 2018 | Counties, Events, Towns
While movies have been a source of entertainment for decades, true film connoisseurs know that they can offer so much more than amusement. Perhaps...
Traverse City Film Festival Releases 2018 Movie Schedule
by Kaitlin Dudlets | Jun 29, 2018 | Counties, Events, Towns
Michael Moore, Oscar®-winning filmmaker and Traverse City Film Festival founder and president, released the movie schedule today for the festival's...
13 New Traverse City Restaurants and Bars to Try This Summer
by Kaitlin Dudlets | Jun 25, 2018 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
Downtown Traverse City is synonymous with good eats and this Northern Michigan locale just keeps getting tastier. We're embracing these new Traverse...
Voting is Open for People’s Choice Night at the Traverse City Film Festival
by Carly Simpson | May 31, 2018 | Counties, Events, Towns
Now in its 14th year, the world-renowned Traverse City Film Festival will return to downtown Traverse City July 31–August 5. PEOPLE'S CHOICE MOVIE...
Traverse City Film Festival Live Streaming Filmmaker Interviews from MyNorthTickets Studio
by Rachel North | Jul 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
MyNorthTickets, part of MyNorth Media, is honored to be the studio for the live filmmaker interviews being produced by the Traverse City Film Fest,...
“Newton” is a Must-See During the Traverse City Film Festival
by Fallon Gates | Jul 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
With so many films showing during the Traverse City Film Festival, it can be hard to pick which ones you want to go see! So far, my must-see pick is...
Traverse City Film Festival Family Fun Events
by Abby Clear | Jul 19, 2017 | Counties, Events, Towns
Even on a budget, the whole family can experience world-class entertainment. Check out these must-do family activities at the Traverse City Film...
Traverse City Film Festival Parties, Classes & Panels
by Carly Simpson | Jul 19, 2017 | Counties, Events, Towns
There’s much more to the Traverse City Film Festival than just films. A lot more. Parties throughout the week, classes for everyone from aspiring...
Traverse City Film Festival Venues
by Carly Simpson | Jul 19, 2017 | Counties, Events, Towns
Traverse City Film Festival venues offer exceptional audio-visual technology, comfy seating and historic charm to your film-viewing...
The Woz—Why Northern Michigan’s Teachers & Parents Should Visit TCFF’s Hippest Spot with Gamers
by Rachel North | Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
From a kid’s perspective, the Woz is the real deal on virtual reality and games. Think Candyland for gamers. But it’s really about recruiting...
Traverse City Film Festival Announces Movie Schedule 2017
by Carly Simpson | Jun 23, 2017 | Counties, Events, Towns
The Traverse City Film Festival is Traverse City’s film extravaganza of the summer. We’re talking world-class filmmakers, free panel discussions...
MSU Student Shorts at Traverse City Film Festival
by Nitish Pahwa | Jul 29, 2016 | Counties, Events, Towns
For the third year in a row, the Traverse City Film Festival will screen a series of short films created by students from Michigan State University....
Traverse City Film Festival Premieres Amy Smart Movie
by Lissa Edwards | Jul 27, 2016 | Counties, Events, Towns
Actor Amy Smart (Varsity Blues (1999), Road Trip (2000), The Butterfly Effect (2004), Just Friends (2005), Mirrors (2008), The Single Moms Club...
Traverse City Film Festival Live Music
by Nitish Pahwa | Jul 26, 2016 | Counties, Events, Towns
There are plenty of opportunities to catch great music at Traverse City Film Festival 2016. This year's event will host over 70 different...
Behind the Scenes at the Traverse City Film Festival
by Carly Simpson | Jul 26, 2016 | Counties, Events, Towns
The Traverse City Film Festival is a whirlwind of a week. Filmmakers and movie lovers gather from around the world in Traverse City for six days of...
MyNorth Weekly Calendar of Events: July 22-28
by Libby | Jul 22, 2016 | Counties, Events, Farm and Agriculture, Food & Drink, Live Here, Outdoors, Towns
The MyNorth Weekly Calendar of upcoming Northern Michigan events highlights some of the amazing things going on across the North. Hand-picked by...
Meet the Traverse City Film Festival Filmmakers
by Carly Simpson | Jul 21, 2016 | Counties, Events, Towns
Have you ever wondered what the Traverse City Film Festival filmmakers are like? Get to know them at these intimate parties, bar nights and panel...
See Inside the New Traverse City Film Festival Box Office
by Emma Winowiecki | Jul 12, 2016 | Counties, Events, Features, Northern Michigan Videos, Towns
Tickets went on sale Sunday for the 2016 Traverse City Film Festival at a new box office location. Friends of the Festival—supporters that give an...
About the Traverse City Film Festival
by mynorthmedia | Jul 7, 2016 | Counties, Events, Towns
The Traverse City Film Festival is the result of years of undying enthusiasm and devotion to the screen arts. It started with lunch meetings at...
Special Traverse City Film Festival Cocktail Menu
by Carly Simpson | Jul 5, 2016 | Counties, Food & Drink, Towns
In celebration of Oscar-winning actress Olivia de Havilland's 100th birthday on July 1, the Traverse City Film Festival created a special cocktail...
Doug Benson Interrupts Traverse City Film Festival 2016
by Nitish Pahwa | Jun 17, 2016 | Counties, Events, Towns
You know the guy at the movies who loudly spouts off about what he thinks? That’s Doug Benson—and he’s made a career off of it. Every year, the...
Free Movies at the Traverse City Film Festival 2015
by Carly Simpson | Jul 29, 2015 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
The Traverse City Film Festival will present a slate of free films at the Open Space in downtown Traverse City every evening from Tuesday, July 28th...
2015 Traverse City Film Festival Schedule
by mynorthmedia | Jul 27, 2015 | Counties, Events, Towns
The Traverse City Film Festival is Traverse City’s film event extravaganza of the summer and will be held July 28–August 2, 2015. The following 2015...
Shanty Creek Resorts For Traverse City Film Fest & All of Northern Michigan’s Summer Fun
by Rachel North | Jul 21, 2015 | Counties, Towns
Part of the allure of the Traverse City Film Festival is all the wonderful activities already in the Grand Traverse area, a valuable part of any...
‘Bending the Light’ Premiere at the Traverse City Film Festival
by Adrienne Roberts | Aug 5, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
On Sunday, August 3rd, the film Bending the Light premiered at the Traverse City Film Festival. Directed by acclaimed director Michael Apted—whose...
Traverse City Film Festival: 5 Great Places for a Post-Film Discussion
by Adrienne Roberts | Jul 31, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
Getting your car after seeing a film at the Traverse City Film Festival and heading back to your bed is simply not an option—these films are meant...
Traverse City Film Fest MyNorth Filmgoer Magazine 2014
by Rachel North | Jul 30, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
MyNorth Filmgoer, produced by the staff at Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, is your before, during and after guide to the Traverse City Film...
Tips For Open Space Movies at the Traverse City Film Festival
by Kelly Brown | Jul 30, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
Free, outdoor movies at the Traverse City Film Festival happen every night of the festival at dusk at Traverse City's Open Space. The screenings,...
7 Food and Film Pairings for the Traverse City Film Festival
by Kelly Brown | Jul 29, 2014 | Counties, Events, Food & Drink, Towns, Vacation
Like a cinematic sommelier, we've devised 7 Northern Michigan food and film pairings that match movies from the Traverse City Film Festival with...
Traverse City Event Raises Awareness for African Conservation Efforts
by Evan Perry | Jul 29, 2014 | Counties, Events, Live Here, Towns
Attendees of a Traverse City event, An Evening of Global Solidarity, will learn more about a documentary that will screen at the 2014 Traverse City...
Panel Discussions at the Traverse City Film Festival
by mynorthmedia | Jul 29, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
Become involved with the Traverse City Film Festival by taking part in one of the free panel discussions. Panel discussions at the Traverse City...
Traverse City Film Festival Parties, Classes, and Panels
by Adrienne Roberts | Jul 25, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
There's much more to the Traverse City Film Festival than just films. A lot more. With parties throughout the week, classes for everyone from...
What’s New at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival
by Adrienne Roberts | Jul 24, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
One of the coolest things about the Traverse City Film Festival is how much it changes from year to year—no two film festivals are ever quite the...
Traverse City Film Festival on a Budget
by Kelly Brown | Jul 24, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
With so many films worth seeing at the Traverse City Film Festival, over-indulging your cinematic side could make a considerable dent in your...
Transportation and Hotels at the Traverse City Film Festival
by Kelly Brown | Jul 24, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
The Traverse City Film Festival is quickly approaching, running from Tuesday, July 28th to Sunday, August 2nd. Planning a Northern Michigan...
Film School at the Traverse City Film Festival
by mynorthmedia | Jul 23, 2014 | Counties, Events, Live Here, Towns
The Traverse City Film Festival will be offering film classes at Scholars Hall, located at 1450 College Drive on the campus of Northwestern Michigan...
Parties at the Traverse City Film Festival
by mynorthmedia | Jul 23, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
While the screenings at the Traverse City Film Festival are the main attraction for this Northern Michigan festival, the parties and galas are among...
Traverse City Film Festival Around the Bay
by mynorthmedia | Jul 21, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
Around the Bay is a six-day film odyssey presented by the Traverse City Film Festival that will take you around the shores of Lake Michigan to view...
Experimental Films at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival
by mynorthmedia | Jul 11, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
Experimental films at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival, held in Traverse City July 29th through August 3rd, are filled with honesty, forgotten...
Traverse City Film Festival: A Closer Look at ‘Life of Crime’
by Adrienne Roberts | Jul 10, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
The prolific Michigan-based novelist, Elmore Leonard, died in 2013 in his home in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, but one of his works will appear as...
Special Screenings at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival
by Kelly Brown | Jul 9, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns, Vacation
Special screenings at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival range from an interactive podcast that will leave your cheeks hurting from laughter to...
Foreign Films at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival
by Deb Fellows | Jul 8, 2014 | Counties, Events, Towns
This year's foreign films at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival, held July 29th to August 3rd in Traverse City, feature award-winners such as...
2014 Traverse City Film Festival Venues
by mynorthmedia | Jul 8, 2014 | Counties, Towns
The Traverse City Film Festival venues offer exceptional audio-visual technology, comfy seating and historic charm to enhance your film-viewing...
2014 Traverse City Film Festival Kids Fest
by Kelly Brown | Jul 7, 2014 | Counties, Events, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
The 2014 Traverse City Film Festival will once again feature the Kids Fest, so Northern Michigan kids can enjoy the festival, too! After last year's...
Documentary Films at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival
by Deb Fellows | Jul 3, 2014 | Counties, Towns
The documentary films at the 2014 Traverse City Film Festival, held July 29th to August 3rd in Traverse City, hit on themes of equality, struggle...
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