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2012 TCFF Press Releases

8th Annual Traverse City Film Festival Has Best Year Yet (August 7, 2012) The 2012 Traverse City Film Festival has wrapped up another groundbreaking year with more movies, more tickets, and more screenings than ever.

2012 TCFF Jury and Special Awards Announced (August 4, 2012) The Traverse City Film Festival this evening announced the Jury and special awards of the 2012 festival at the Filmmaker Party, hosted by Michael Moore.

8th Annual Traverse City Film Festival Brings Filmmakers From Hollywood and Beyond (July 31, 2012) The 2012 Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF) welcomes over 80 filmmakers and industry professionals as guests to the 8th annual festival held July 31-August 5.

Traverse City Film Festival 2012 Puts Michigan in the Spotlight (July 23, 2012) Returning to her home state, Hollywood superstar Kristen Bell will visit Traverse City to present a special sneak preview of her new film “Hit and Run.” The festival opens on July 31 with “Searching for Sugar Man,” a powerful documentary about a Detroit singer-songwriter whose music fueled an anti-apartheid movement a continent away. Detroit is beautifully showcased in the sweet “The Giant Mechanical Man” starring Jenna Fisher, and many other Michigan movies are scheduled for this year’s festival.

2012 Traverse City Film Festival Schedule Announced (June 29, 2012) Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF founder Michael Moore has announced the line-up for the 2012 edition of the festival, now in its eighth year, to be held July 31 to August 5. This year’s festival will feature more movie choices than ever before. Over 100 films have been hand-selected by Michael Moore.

2011 TCFF Press Releases

Traverse City Film Festival Announces 2011 Bumper Contest Winners (July 26, 2011) The Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF) and sustaining sponsor FIM Group have announced the winners of the 2011 TCFF Bumper Contest. Congratulations go to John Paul Morris with “Big Light” as the $1,000 first prize winner.

Traverse City Film Festival Features an Eco-Friendly Block Party, “A Stroll in the Park,” and a New Awards Ceremony (July 22, 2011) The 7th annual Traverse City Film Festival kicks off Tuesday, July 26, and will feature events and parties the likes of which Traverse City has never seen.

Traverse City Film Festival Brings a Record 100 Filmmakers to 7th Annual Fest with Assistance from Grant from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (July 22, 2011) With help from a grant from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, over 100 guests have been confirmed for the seventh annual Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF), including Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind international superstar Elmo; award-winning actor Matthew Modine; and actor, filmmaker, and Traverse City Comedy Festival co-founder Jeff Garlin.

U-M renews partnership with Traverse City Film Festival (July 21, 2011) For the second consecutive year, the University of Michigan has formed an educational partnership with the Traverse City Film Festival. The collaboration calls for U-M faculty from the school’s screen arts department to serve as jurors for short and feature films, and documentaries. In addition, the festival will once again offer a public venue for the premiere screening of two short films by U-M film students.

Film Industry Panels and Film School Schedules Released, Film Forum Series Announced (July 21, 2011) The Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF) announces the Film Lounge Series and schedules for the seventh year of its popular TCFF Film Industry Panels and Film School.

Kids Fest Announced (July 21, 2011) The TCFF Kids Fest launches this year from Wednesday, July 27, through Sunday, July 31, on the beautiful lawn outside the newly renovated Lars Hockstad Auditorium. Families are invited to enjoy daily $1 family films at 9 am, and to join our gigantic Family Lawn Party outside from 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine.

2011 Festival Schedule Announced (July 8, 2011) Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF) founder Michael Moore has announced the line-up for the 2011 edition of the festival, now in its seventh record-breaking year, to be held July 26 to July 31.

People’s Choice Night at Open Space (June 14, 2011) For the first time ever, the Traverse City Film Festival (TCFF) wants viewers to pick what they want to see at the Open Space on Friday, July 29. It’s all up to you!

2011 Bumper Contest Announced

2010 TCFF Press Release Archive

6th Annual Traverse City Film Festival Tallies Highest Numbers Yet (August 2, 2010) The 2010 Traverse City Film Festival wrapped up another groundbreaking year with more movies, more tickets, more admissions and more screenings.

TCFF Honors John Hughes (July 27, 2010) The sixth annual Traverse City Film Festival’s Michigan Filmmaker Award will be dedicated this year to the late John Hughes on opening night.

2010 TCFF Bumper Contest Winners (July 28, 2010) The Traverse City Film Festival and its sustaining sponsor FIM Group have announced the winners of the 2010 TCFF Bumper Contest.

Traverse City Film Festival Parties Feature World Bazaar and Michigan Starry Night (July 20, 2010) The festival will open by transforming Front Street into a world bazaar featuring music from around the world and international ethnic cuisine provided by local restaurants.

Filmmaker Panel schedule announced The Film Industry Panels at the City Opera House are one of most popular festival offerings returning this year. Visiting filmmakers tell stories, express opinions and interact with each other and the audience.

Traverse City Film Festival adds more films to line-up (July 21, 2010) Due to popular demand, the festival has added six screenings of sold-out shows to its sixth annual schedule of events.

Introduction of Film Forum series The Film Forum series unites fellow movie lovers to discuss films in an informal community in the round format…

Announcement of 2010 Film School Schedule The Film School returns for its second year with double the number of classes. Hosted by visiting filmmakers and focusing on the art of filmmaking…

Michael Moore Announces 2010 Traverse City Film Festival Schedule(July 9, 2010) Over 100 Films and Filmmakers Slotted from Countries as Diverse as Iran, Cuba and Vietnam.

Announcing the 2010 Traverse City Film Festival We remain dedicated to finding only the best films from around the world and bringing them to you here in the beautiful north country.

2010 Short Film Contest Do you think Traverse City is great? Of course you do! Do you want to make a short film that shows why? You know it!

2009 TCFF Press Release Archive

TCFF Media Mashup!
Check out photos, video, blog posts and Twitter from the 2009 Traverse City Film Festival and beyond.

Aug. 3, 2009 Fifth annual event draws biggest attendance numbers ever
The Traverse City Film Festival marked its fifth anniversary year with record-setting admissions and turnouts for free nightly films on the waterfront, along with the announcement of a new Comedy Festival to kick off this winter.

Aug. 1, 2009 Race Results
The Race Results are in!

July 26, 2009 Film Office Advisory Council meeting a firstThe Michigan Film Office Advisory Council will hold its first-ever meeting at a film festival when it convenes in Traverse City on Friday, July 31.

July 21, 2009 Mumblecore Comes To Traverse City
This summer’s Traverse City Film Festival will feature some movies made in a style you may never have heard about. The style is called “mumblecore.”

July 22, 2009 Child Care Want to see some movies at this year’s Traverse City Film Festival but don’t have a sitter? No problem! The Montessori Children’s House can get you one better — licensed child care at their location on W. Long Lake Road. The school is accepting reservations online and by phone for children ages 3-12, with availability daily during the festival, July 29 through Aug. 2. “A couple of years ago we offered child care at our school for the film festival and had a pretty decent response from people who were from out of town,” said Development Director Missy Russell. “We had pretty good feedback from the parents, and it was fun for the kids.” Plans are to occupy the children with activities and projects so they won’t even miss their parents.

July 17, 2009 More films added to Traverse City Film Festival Lineup Due to popular demand, the Traverse City Film Festival has added 10 screenings of sold-out shows to its fifth annual schedule of events, including the first-ever opening day matinee.

July 3, 2009 Film Festival takes it to the street Entertainment, ceremony and balloons like you’ve never seen them before will mark the official opening of the fifth annual Traverse City Film Festival on Tuesday, July 28.

Film school rocks with filmmaker insights
Tickets on sale now for series of five sessions for students
It’s back to school for the first time at the Traverse City Film Festival.

July 3, 2009 Best Lineup Ever The Traverse City Film Festival has announced what founder Michael Moore says is the best movie lineup in its five-year history for the 2009 event, running July 28 through Aug 2.

June 19, 2009 Traverse City Film Festival celebrates five magical years
The Traverse City Film Festival is gearing up for a really big birthday party, to be celebrated by a cast of thousands. The festival will mark its fifth anniversary July 28 through August 2 on the shores of Lake Michigan.

June 19, 2009 TCFF Fifth Anniversary Festival Highlights, IPR Interview with Michael Moore
IPR’S Brad Aspey talks with Traverse City Film Festival president and programmer, Michael Moore, about the fifth anniversary film festival, July 28 – August 2. You can listen to the entire interview by Clicking Here.

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2008 TCFF Press Release Archive

8/8/08 – 2008 Traverse City Film Festival Wraps with Record Attendance Levels

7/4/08 – Michael Moore Announces First Highlights of the Fourth Traverse City Film Festival

6/4/08 – Madonna Tickets Go On Sale This Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m.

6/3/08 – Traverse City Film Festival to Hold Third Annual Workshop For Students

5/22/08 – Madonna to appear at 2008 Traverse City Film Festival

4/18/08 – TC Film Festival Gears Up For Fourth Year With Internship & Scholarship Programs, Trailers Contest

2007 TCFF Press Release Archive

7/26/07 – Christine Lahti to Receive Michigan Filmmaker Award at TC Film Festival

7/11/07 – Michael Moore Announces Lineup for 2007 Traverse City Film Festival