One of the best parts of having the Traverse City Film Festival right here in Northern Michigan is that we have the chance to highlight the incredible talent of some of the best that the Great Lakes State has to offer. Take a look below, say hello if you see them on the street, and watch their work on the big screen!
Producer Lije Sarki spent his childhood right here in Traverse City and attended Michigan State University. Catch him at the festival for his screening of this sweet, offbeat movie at the State.
Sunday, August 4 at 7 pm
State Theatre
Standby Only
Director Davy Rothbart is the founder of Found Magazine, a contributor on This American Life, and a Michigander.
In conjunction with the screening, Davy is organizing a special event with musician Seth Bernard and Davy’s nonprofit Washington to Washington that is bringing inner city youth to Sleeping Bear during the festival.
Thursday, August 1 at 6 pm
Central High School Auditorium
Traverse City resident Jeff Gibbs in will be with us person, along with producer Ozzie Zehner, for the WORLD PREMIERE of this provocative film.
Wednesday, July 31 at 6 pm
State Theatre
Standby only
Friday, August 2 at 12 noon
The Kubrick at Central Grade School
Sunday, August 4 9 pm
State Theatre
Just Added By Popular Demand
More greetings from the Great Lakes State! Director Timothy Busfield resides in Howell, while actor Jeff Daniels lives a skip away in Chelsea.
Actor Thomas Macias and producer Melissa Gilbert will be presenting this smart and engaging film in person.
Saturday, August 3 at 3 pm
Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum
Sunday, August 4 at 12 noon
The Kubrick at Central Grade School
Standby Only
Want to take in a late night show? Directors Brett and Drew Pierce have Michigan roots, and their macabre midnight thriller was filmed in nearby Northport and Omena.
Saturday, August 3 1 at 1:59 pm
State Theatre
This can’t-miss political hot doc heavily features Michigan’s own Katie Fahey and the efforts of Michigan’s Voters Not Politicians. Kate, as well as directors Chris Durrance and Barak Goodman, will be here for the screenings.
Wednesday, July 31 at 12 noon
State Theatre
Friday, August 2 at 3 pm
The Kubrick at Central Grade School
BOY HOWDY! THE STORY OF CREEM MAGAZINE
JJ Kramer, son of CREEM founder Barry Kramer, will be around TC next week! He and director Scott Crawford will be talking about the legendary rock magazine after the show.
Thursday, August 1 at 3 pm
State Theatre
Saturday, August 3 at 12 noon
The Kubrick at Central Grade School
From Antrim County’s own Richard Rowley (“Dirty Wars,” TCFF 2013) comes a complex and emotional expose on an all-too-familiar police shooting. Richard will be there to take questions, along with producer Jacqueline Soohen.
Friday, August 2 at 3 pm
Bijou by the Bay
Sunday, August 4 at 9 pm
City Opera House
Former Chief Engineer and Designer of the DeLorean Motor Company, Detroit’s Bill Collins will be here with the clever, stranger-than-fiction doc. How cool is that!?! Joining him will be producer Tamir Ardon and screenwriter Dan Greeney.
Thursday, August 1 at 3 pm
The Kubrick at Central Grade School
Sunday, August 4 at 9 pm
Milliken at the Dennos Museum
Lily Tomlin
Comedy legend and Detroit-native Lily Tomlin will be here in person (!!), joining director Joan Churchill to talk about this intimate, rarely-seen doc. The recipient of TCFF’s Lifetime Achievement Award, she’ll be with us for the following screenings:
Friday, August 2 3pm
City Opera House
Standby line only
Saturday, August 3 at 6 pm
City Opera House
Just Added By Popular Demand
Plus, special Tribute Screenings of following films are only $5!
Saturday, August 3 at 9 am
Old Town Playhouse
Thursday, August 1 at 3 pm
Old Town Playhouse
THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
Friday, August 2 at 9 am
Old Town Playhouse
Shorts
We’ve got an entire shorts program featuring films from Michigan filmmakers and about events and people in our fair state, including films with Traverse City connections, and featuring several filmmakers in person.
Saturday, August 3 at 12 noon
Central High School
Young filmmakers from Central Michigan University, Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and our area’s very own Interlochen Arts Academy show us what they’ve got in these collections of short films.
Friday, August 2 at 12 noon
Old Town Playhouse
Saturday, August 3 at 12 noon
Old Town Playhouse
Thursday, August 1 at 12 noon
Old Town Playhouse
SHORTS BY INTERLOCHEN STUDENTS
Wednesday, July 31 at 12 noon
Old Town Playhouse
