The Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF) is the signature program of the Polk County Film Initiative (PCFI), a 501C3 non-profit organization. PCFI was founded in 2013 with a one-year film-making course for youth, titled The Next Generation Film Project. PCFI’s TRIFF serves the WNC & Upstate SC with a weekend long film festival in October each year, film screenings & education opportunities. For more information about PCFI, TRIFF or how you can get involved, please contact Debra Torrence at directorpcfi@gmail.com.

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Tryon Premiere - Electric Jesus - Sunday, June 11, 7 PM @ Tryon Theatre

Join us at the Tryon Theatre for a fun fundraiser for the 2023 Tryon International Film Festival, Electric Jesus on the Big Screen and Q& A with the film team & Director, Chris White The movie stars Brian Bumgartner who starred as Kevin in wildly popular, The Office. An Alabama preacher’s daughter runs off with the band when a flashy promoters sells a Christian metal band of a summer tour in 1986, their desire to “make Jesus famous” meets the complexities and confusion of personal ambition, youthful zeal, lifelong friendships, and first love. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjapUT9Ifo0. Many thanks to partner, Tryon Theatre for hosting this event, Sunday, June 11 at 7 PM. 6:00pm – 7:00pm reception at Tryon Bottle and Nest Artisan Market with cash bar and light appetizers.

Tickets for Electric Jesus on the Big Screen

Submit Your Film for TRIFF23

Enter Film by Aug 1: https://filmfreeway.com/TRYON2023

The Tryon International Film Festival has added a new category for Year 9 in 2023: Environmental Awareness Film.

Click to Submit or Learn More about TRIFF23

TRIFF 2023 Program Ad Sales

Open through June 10, 2023

TRIFF 2023Official Poster

Over the past 8 years, more than 4,300 attendees have participated in TRIFF. Funding for PCFI activities comes from donations, sponsorships, and ticket & merchandise sales. In 2022, the majority of funding for TRIFF came from area business sponsorships. Attendees hail largely from WNC & Upstate SC, with 20% from out of region/state/country. Attendees are typically between 25 – 60 years of age, with a growing youth population engaging with TRIFF activities. Buy an ad in the TRIFF 2023 program here or email Debra at directorpcfi@gmail.com. Print-ready copy is due by August 1, 2023. TRIFF23 ad sizes (inches):

1/4 pg – 2.1875 x 3.6875

1/2 pg – 4.5 x 3.6875

Full pg- 4.5 x 7.5

2-pg spread 10 x 7.5

Trim Size 5.5 x 8.5

Bleed Size* 5.75 x 8.75

*Back Cover, Inside Front & Inside Back Covers only

Program Ad Sales - Email directorpcfi@gmail.com

TRIFF 2023 Sponsorships

Opens March 1, 2023

More than 4,300 attendees have participated in TRIFF. Funding for PCFI activities comes from donations, sponsorships, and ticket & merchandise sales. In 2022, the majority of funding for TRIFF came from area business sponsorships. Secure your sponsorship here for TRIFF 2023 and/or email Debra at directorpcfi@gmail.com. Print-ready copy is due by August 1, 2023.

Sponsorships TRIFF 2023 - Email directorpcfi@gmail.com Download the 2023 Sponsor Packet

TRIFF 2023 Call for Volunteers Open

The Tryon International Film Festival would not be a success without the community pulling together and more than 60 volunteers giving of their time and talents to make it all work. Sign up here to volunteer or contact TRIFF Volunteer Coordinator, Debbie Pardal at TRIFFVolunteer@gmail.com to learn more.