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TRYON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 
NOV 22-23, 2024

SCHEDULE | JUDGES & AWARDS | ENGAGE

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FRIDAY SCHEDULE

NOV 22, 2024

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

MEDIA ARTS DAY
Isothermal Community College
1255 West Mills Street 
Columbus, NC 28722

Production Assistant Academy with Atlanta Film Society's Linda Burns
9 AM - 12 PM
Training + Gear
Resumes + Finding Work

FREE - RSVP

Sponsored by Carolina Foothills Foundation

The AWE Project Screening
+ Hot Dog Lunch
12 PM - 1 PM 
FREE - RSVP

Sponsored by The Mary F. Kessler Fund from the Polk County Community Foundation

Friday Evening VIP Party

VIP Passholders are invited to join us for an open bar and light appetizers.

5 PM - 6 PM 

Mirrorball Gallery
84 Pacolet St, Tryon, NC




Friday Evening Gala

Join us for the Old Hollywood themed Gala reception for celebrating our 10th Annual Film Festival!

Semi Formal Themed Dress

6 PM - 11 PM 

The Fitzgerald 
69 Pacolet Street, Tryon

Gala Pass included for VIPs 

Purchase Tickets

Screening

Tryon Theatre
46 S Trade Street, Tryon, NC

Join us for a screening of Come and Save Me and Just Like Me.

7:30 PM - Opening Remarks
7:45 PM - Come and Save Me
8 PM - Just Like Me
10:30 PM - Q + A

Purchase Tickets

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SATURDAY SCHEDULE

NOV 23, 2024

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER PAVILION

34 Melrose Ave, Tryon


EDUCATION INSTITUTE

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  • 11 AM | Filmmaking by the Numbers - Emily Reach White 

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  • 12 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch + Learn | Stories that Sell - Kevin Bernhardt​​​​

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  • 2 PM | Assistant Director Basics - Linda Burns

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  • 3 PM | Screenwriting - Steve Kniss 

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  • 4 PM | From Stage to Screen, Connecting Theatre and Film - Frank Calo + Sam Waymon

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  • 5 PM | Film Acting - a Lost Art with Dan Lauria

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PURCHASE TICKETS

TRYON THEATRE
46 S Trade St., Tryon

FILM SCREENINGS 

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  • 11 AM | Never Not Yours (01:21:00) USA - Feature

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  • 1 PM | Sideways for Attention (01:38:00) Feature + Q&A

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  • 3:15 PM | Paperweight (01:05:00) USA - Documentary + Q&A

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  • 4:45 PM | The Wonder and the Worry (01:37:00) USA - Documentary

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SATURDAY NIGHT

FEATURE FILMS

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  • 7 PM | Perfidia (20:00) USA - Short + Q&A

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  • 7:45 PM | Are You There (01:30:00) USA - Feature + Q&A

TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER

VEH STAGE
34 Melrose Ave, Tryon

FILM SCREENINGS

 

12:30 PM | Film Block A - (53:15) + Q&A

  • Devil's Bridge (10:00) USA

  • Introvert Club (13:00) USA

  • Soul Bones (11:16) USA

  • The Space Between (18:59) USA
     

2 PM | Block C - (70:31) + Q&A

  • Honey, Hush! Honey (5:55) USA

  • Raising Warriors (30:00) USA

  • The Stupa (34:36) Nepal
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4 PM | Film Block E - (52:47) + Q&A

  • Mutually Insured (8:37) USA

  • Barney & Herb (25:00) USA

  • Awakening (9:45) USA

  • The Coyote Sisters (9:35) USA

UPSTAIRS ARTSPACE
49 S. Trade St, Tryon
 

FILM SCREENINGS
 

11 AM | Film Block B - (53:49) + Q&A

  • Christmas Mourning (7:19) USA

  • A Swan's Song (17:45) USA

  • Radio Hope (21:28) USA

  • THATCH to the FUTURE! (7:57) Luxembourg
     

1 PM | Student Film Block D - (73:19) + Q&A

  • The Silent Echo (7:58) USA

  • Sunshine & Rainbows (16:41) USA

  • Freeze Force 2: Trial of the Time Drake (22:46) USA

  • Anna McGee's Wild Ride (1:36) United Kingdom

  • Emotionless (11:08) USA

  • It's In The Water! (14:30) USA
     

3:30 PM | Film Block F - (66.15) + Q&A

  • SILT (9:52) USA

  • That Feeling (30:00) USA

  • Posthumous (12:05) USA

  • Dear Daughter (7:00) USA 

  • The Family Business (7:58) USA 

SUNNYDALE 
334 S. Trade St, Tryon

EQUESTRIAN SCREENINGS
 

  • 12 PM | In the Blood: The Life & Legacy of Lou Carlo (54:08) USA

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  • 1:30 PM | Two Hearts (01:46:00) Estonia 

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  • 3:30 PM | Another Eight Seconds (16:05) USA

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  • 4:30 PM | The Herd Within Project: Central Women's Correctional Facility (9:35) USA

TRYON DEPOT 
22 Depot St, Tryon

PODCASTS
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  • 1 PM | Live Your Dreams Podcast - Sam Waymon (01:02:00) USA

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  • 2:30 PM | Live Your Dreams Podcast - Dan Lauria & Patty McCormack (41:44) USA

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  • 3:30 PM | Je Ne Sais Quoi (01:00:00) USA / France

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  • 5 PM | SOS Humanity: Earth's Last Distress Signal (30:00) USA

THE FITZGERALD
69 Pacolet St, Tryon


FIKA + Q&A
with Andreas Thelander 
 

Join us for Fika, a Swedish tradition of taking time out of your day to enjoy coffee and pastries! 
 

Mingle with filmmakers like Andreas Thelander, who will be there answering all of your questions about his film "Just Like Me". 
 

Coffee and Pastries included. 



9:30 AM - 11 AM 

*Free + Open to the Public

 



GREEN CARPET EVENT
Sponsored by Tito's


Heavy Appetizers + Cash Bar
Live Music by the Flea Marketeers. Green Partner Tables

Tryon Painters & Sculptors Art Auction

6 - 10 PM 

*Free + Open to the Public

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

NOV 24, 2024

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

GREENLIFE INN
65 Mimosa Inn Drive

VIP BRUNCH
9 AM - 11 AM 

 

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THE FITZGERALD
69 Pacolet St.

Urban League of the Upstate's Human Rights + Dignity Reception

 

1- 2:30 PM
 

Join us for light appetizers and a cash bar as we celebrate TRIFF's Human Rights and Dignity category and the accomplishments of filmmakers using their craft to tell stories that will have a lasting impact. 

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(Screening at the Tryon Theatre of The Amazing Nina Simone and Bella! to follow)

 

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TRYON THEATRE
15 S. Trade St., Tryon

AWARDS CEREMONY

8 PM 

*Free + Open to the Public

THE TRYON BOTTLE
15 S. Trade St., Tryon

AFTERPARTY

Cash Bar

9 PM - Late 

*Free + Open to the Public

TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER PAVILION

34 Melrose Ave


EDUCATION INSTITUTE

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  • 12 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch + Learn | The Nuts and Bolts of Filmmaking - Frank Calo â€‹

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  • 2 PM | Animation - Francesca Calo + Ian Russell​​ 

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  • 3 PM | Podcasts - Steve Esteb + Cookie Hood​​

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  • 4 PM | Foundations of Visual Storytelling - Justin Myrick 

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PURCHASE TICKETS

TRYON THEATRE
46 S Trade St.

FILM SCREENINGS 

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  • 11 AM | Tahi: The Human Journey (01:26:00) USA - Documentary + Q&A

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  • 1 PM | VOYEUR (01:27:00) USA - Feature + Q&A

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  • 3 PM | The Amazing Nina Simone (01:45:00) USA - Documentary + Q&A

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  • 5:30 PM | Bella! (01:39:00) Canada - Documentary + Q&A

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8 PM | Awards Ceremony

TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER VEH STAGE
34 Melrose Ave

FILM SCREENINGS

 

1 PM | Film Block G - (97:41) + Q&A

  • Girl Talks to God (5:00) USA

  • Giant Momma Talk (3:41) USA

  • BOX BROWN: A Box Marked Freedom (01:29:00) USA â€‹

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3 PM | Film Block I - (67:40) + Q&A

  • Like In the Movies (5:55) USA

  • Trouble Date (9:14) USA

  • Abysmal (15:30) USA

  • Love Request (8:37) USA

  • "AIL - UH - NATED" (2:30) USA

  • The Twin Minder (26:24) USA

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5 PM | Film Block K (67:13) + Q&A

  • Hike Across America "3,000 Miles for your WHY"(3:35) USA

  • Gateway Home: Stories of Reentry (17:48) USA 

  • Compass Point (10:30) USA 

  • The Crossing: Through Blue (36:00) USA

UPSTAIRS ARTSPACE
49 S. Trade St, Tryon

FILM SCREENINGS

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12 PM | Film Block H - (86:03) + Q&A

  • I Wanted to Ask the Trees (7:17) USA

  • The Communion of White Dresses (6:46) USA

  • The Fight for Black Lives (01:12:00) USA 

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2 PM | Film Block J - (52:03) + Q&A

  • Ghosts of the Old South (20:00) USA

  • Games People Play (2:58) USA

  • NUMBERS (9:05) Turkey

  • Shakespeare for all Ages (2:42) Germany

  • Demi-Goddesses (07:25) Germany

  • The 1971 Kitchen Grand Brie (10:33)

 

3:30 PM | Film Block L (75:52) + Q&A

  • Thursday Special (26:27) India

  • Mute the Noise (25:21) USA

  • No Happy Endings (6:46) USA

  • Ms. Rossi 2 : Ms. Rossi Takes The Cake (17:58) USA / Italy

SUNNYDALE 
334 S. Trade St., Tryon

PODCASTS
 

  • 1 PM | The Plaidcast USA

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  • 2 PM | 2023 Travers-Saratoga Pre-Race Podcast (16:00) USA

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  • 3 PM | Who's the Imposter? (13:59) USA

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  • 4 PM | Whispers from the Wild Ones (40:00) USA

JUDGES + AWARDS

Our judges, all veteran filmmakers, raise the bar while providing a fair and even playing field for the films. 

JUDGES + AWARDS

AWARDS

Best Full-Length Narrative
Best Full-Length Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Short Narrative
Best Student Film
Best Animation - Full Length
Best Animation - Short
Best Human Rights and Human Dignity
Best Equestrian Full-Length Feature
Best Narrative Podcast
Best Overall Film
Audience Choice
AWE Project - High School
AWE Project - College
EcoHarmony Ciné Award

ENGAGE WITH TRIFF

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Join the Community!

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SUBMIT YOUR FILM

Over the years, our film selection process has evolved due to the influx of high-quality submissions. We meticulously curate films characterized by exquisite craftsmanship in the categories of full-length features, short films, and documentaries. Our festival is also renowned for its Human Rights & Dignity category, a cornerstone performance grouping since our inception.

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TRIFF waiver codes are provided on a case by case basis to filmmakers from countries that do not allow currency exchange with the US, and films that PCFI actively solicits for its film festivals.

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Visit us on Film Freeway to learn more.

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PURCHASE TICKETS

Join us for a weekend of celebrating artistry! Immerse yourself in a community of creatives, and enjoy the picturesque Tryon, NC. 

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We offer:

  • 4 Screening Venues

  • 50+ Films

  • VIP Activities and Parties

  • A Gala Reception & Feature Film

  • Educational Breakout Sessions

  • Podcast Listening Room

  • Networking Events

  • Awards Ceremony

  • Media Arts Day

  • PA Academy

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VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are the heart of TRIFF! 

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If you're interested in being part of our community, we are seeking help in the weeks leading up to the festival, and need over 150 volunteers to run a successful event. 

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Volunteers Receive: 

  • Free T-Shirt

  • Weekend Pass

  • Access to the Volunteer Lounge

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