Free Passes Increasing Access to Media Arts for Western North Carolina Youth & Residents

– Polk & Rutherford County North Carolina Residents:  Limited supply – this pass allows up to 60 youth and 200 Polk & Rutherford County NC residents with access to TRIFF23 events supported by a grant from Carolina Foothills Foundation.

– Western North Carolina College Students: Students with a valid ID who are attending a western NC college or university may register for free pass (up to 50 students)  provided with support from a grant by The Community Foundation of Western NC.  Register for a pass here.For more information: TRIFFEducation@gmail.com.

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

Map

Venues include Tryon Theatre (Trade St.), Upstairs Artspace (Trade St,) , Depot Building (Pacolet St) & Tryon Fine Arts Center (Awe Project Student Films on Oct 6 only). TRIFF223 screening and education venues are all located within a central area of Tryon, NC and are walkable. Wear comfortable shoes for sidewalk and roadway walking. Golf cart transrpot between venues will be available to those with physical limitations at designated locations. View TRIFF23 map on the HOME page and in the 2023 Program.

Films

View the rich menu of TRIFF23 films from across the globe or download the schedule here.

Tickets

Pick up your badge and passes at TRIFF HQ at Tryon 201 (201 Pacolet Street, Tryon, NC). Hours: Thurs, Oct 5 1 PM – 5 PM, Fri, Oct 6 11 AM – 4 PM, Sat, Oct 7 9 AM – 5 PM & Sun, Oct 8 9 AM – 3 PM.

VIP – All Access – Includes all events from Friday evening on: the Gala  (Fri), Special Feature Films (Fri & Sat eves), VIP Breakfast (Sun), two days of films, hospitality parties, VIP Lounge, Media Arts Day (Fri), Education Institute & Vendor Expo (Sat & Sun), Awards (Sun) – $150 

Gala Pass –  Oct 6. events only – Two drink tickets, heavy appetizers, music, special film screening (Fri eve @ Tryon Theatre). The reception is from 5:30 – 8:30 PM with featured film. Featured Film, The Man Who Saved the Game (7 PM – sold out & 9:15 PM PM. This Featured Film will be shown to Festival Gala or VIP pass holders only @ the Tryon Theatre. Badge required to enter. – $100. 

Weekend Pass – Pass entitles users to attend the Media Arts Day on October 6 @ Tryon Fine Arts Center (34 Melrose Ave), pick from any film (except Fri opening film), attend Education Institute workshops and visit the Vendor Expo and attend the afterparties at Tryon 201 (201 Pacolet St) and Awards at Tryon Theatre on Sunday evening – $65

Weekend Pass Student (with ID) Pass entitles users to attend the Media Arts Day on October 6 @ Tryon Fine Arts Center (34 Melrose Ave), pick from any film (except Fri opening film), attend Education Institute workshops and visit the Vendor Expo and attend the afterparties at Tryon 201 (201 Pacolet St) and Awards at Tryon Theatre on Sunday evening– $30

Weekend Education Institute Only Pass – Education Institute & Vendor Expo @ Tryon Fine Arts Center – $30. View Education Institute schedule here.

Media Arts Education & Career Pass Day – Pass allows access to all October 6 events only between 9 AM – 2 PM. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Located @ Tryon Fine Arts Center (34 Melrose Ave) – $5. View Education Institute schedule here.

Day Pass: Saturday –  Pass entitles users to attend the Media Arts Day on October 6 @ Tryon Fine Arts Center (34 Melrose Ave), view any/all Saturday film (except Fri opening film), attend Saturday Education Institute workshops and visit the Vendor Expo and attend the afterparty (21 years and older) at Tryon 201 (201 Pacolet St)  – $30

Day Pass: Sunday – Pass entitles users to attend the Media Arts Day on October 6 @ Tryon Fine Arts Center (34 Melrose Ave), view any/all Saturday film (except Fri opening film), attend Sunday Education Institute workshops and visit the Vendor Expo and attend the Awards @ Tryon Theatre – $30

Virtual Streaming Pass –  for the seven consecutive days after the Festival, October 9 – 16   (Tickets will be available for purchase on or after October 9th)