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 2014 with a one-year film-making course for youth, titled The Next Generation Film Project. PCFI’s TRIFF began in 2015 and 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.
WE HAVE A FULL HOUSE! for Tryon Premiere - Electric Jesus - Sunday, June 11, 7 PM @ Tryon Theatre
Reception 6 - 7 PM @ The Nest & The Bottle
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.
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.
TRIFF 2023 Program Ad Sales
Open through June 10, 2023
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):
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.
TRIFF 2023 Call for Volunteers Open
TRIFF 2023 Film Festival Tickets on Sale on August 1
Student Discounts Available
