Entries by Angie Forton

A Special Word from Michael

July 31, 2019 in /by

14 years ago, the first TCFF kicked off at the historic State Theatre in Downtown Traverse City. After years of showing amazing films and bringing people together in Northern Michigan, it’s festival eve, and there is so much excitement in the air! Michael Moore explains what is going to make this year of Just Great […]

Office Playlist

July 3, 2019 in /by

One of the keys to film festival success is having the right soundtrack to get us through our busy and sometimes stressful days working to bring the TCFF to life. Check out our 2019 TCFF Staff Playlist on Spotify for the stellar collection of bops we listen to every day here in the office.  

A Message from Mike: And We’re Rolling!

June 28, 2019 in /by

Friends, The Big Day has arrived! The day that we announce the great movies we’ve chosen to be shown at the 15th Annual Traverse City Film Festival! This year’s list of films is a stunner crop of exhilarating, intense, hilarious, and provocative movies that we’ve invited to TC to share with tens of thousands of […]

New Office Tour!

June 19, 2019 in /by

ATTENTION: We have moved office locations! Need help signing up for volunteer shifts? Want to drop off some baked goods for the interns? You can now find us at 140 E Front Street on the second floor of the Arcade building, right in the heart of Downtown Traverse City. Watch Office Manager Kendall Kotcher give […]

Inside the Bumper Contest

June 17, 2019 in /by

Each year the TCFF gives the public the opportunity to have their own work featured in the festival through our bumper contest. And it isn’t just about big screen glory, there’s also cash prizes on the line, including a grand prize of $1,000. TCFF Media Lab and Videography Director Morgan Burke-Beyers shares some inside tips into […]

2018 After the Credits Filmmaker Interviews

August 7, 2018 in /by

Filmmaker interviews from our 2018 After the Credits Interview Studio, presented by the Michigan Film & Digital Media Office and Mane Content with a special thanks to Keen Technical Solutions for providing the room for our set. Our interview studio producer & director of photography was Jasmine Abbasov and our technical director was Santino Mattioli. RBG […]