Education Institute

The Tryon International Film Festival was founded by the Polk County Film Initiative to further its mission to promote filmmaking to our community. A major piece of this mission is focused on education which is why we’re very pleased to offer these panels and workshops presented by stellar industry professionals.

EDUCATION INSTITUTE

TRIFF23 Education Institute hosts two days of workshops, panels, discussion groups and more for both aspiring and working artists and for those interested in learning more the industry. With filmmakers joining us from near and far to bring their expertise, these sessions are accessible to all ages and levels of expertise and/or interest. A Film Festival Pass and pre-registration via the form below are required. Please complete the Registration Form below.

Western NC Resident Passes: October 6-8 is TRIFF 23’s Media Arts Education & Career Day and Education Institute in Tryon, NC. Funding provided by grants from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and Carolina Foothills Foundation, are supporting a limited number of free passes to the following groups of students. Registration is open and passes are going quickly.

Educators

Educators residing in Polk or Rutherford County can utilize a free pass from the “Polk and Rutherford County Passes”.

All other educators are invited to take advantage of our Educator Weekend Pass at $30/ person. at https://tryoninternationalfilmfestival.com/tickets/

Student Passes

Grades 3-12: This pass allows access for up to 60, 3rd Grade – 5th Grade, Middle and High School Students accompanied by an adult: Friday, Oct 6 | 9 AM – 2 PM | Media Arts Day Education & Career Day @ Tryon Fine Arts Center

Western NC College & University Students:

This pass allows up to 50 College-aged Students access to: 

Friday, Oct 6 | 9 AM – 2 PM
– Media Arts Day Education & Career Day @ Tryon Fine Arts Center

Saturday, Oct 7 | 9 AM – 11 PM @ Tryon Locations
– Veh Stage & Pavilion Education Sessions | Networking Events | Film Screenings  

Sunday, Oct 8 | 9 AM – 9 PM @ Tryon Locations
– Veh Stage & Pavilion Education Sessions | Networking Events | Film Screenings | Awards Ceremony

Polk & Rutherford County Residents

This pass allows up to 200 Polk & Rutherford County Residents access to: 

Friday, Oct 6 | 9 AM – 2 PM
– Media Arts Day Education & Career Day @ Tryon Fine Arts Center

Saturday, Oct 7 | 9 AM – 11 PM @ Tryon Locations
– Veh Stage & Pavilion Education Sessions | Networking Events | Film Screenings | Tito’s Parties

Sunday, Oct 8 | 9 AM – 9 PM @ Tryon Locations
-Veh Stage & Pavilion Education Sessions | Networking Events | Film Screenings | Awards Ceremony

Free Pass Registration Available through this QR Code for Eligible Participants. For more information: TRIFFEducation@gmail.com.
 

Workshop Schedule

A Festival Pass and Pre-registration using the form below are required.

TRIFF Workshop Schedule

EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM

A Festival Pass and Pre-registration are required.

Please pre-register for educaton workshops and sessions as seating is limited – thank you!


TRIFF Education Sponsor Creative