About Tacoma Film Festival
The festival is a program of The Grand Cinema. The nonprofit cinema's mission and other related statements are below:
The Grand Cinema is the South Sound's nonprofit home for independent, international, and local film. As the only nonprofit cinema in Pierce County, we are committed to enhancing the cultural vitality of the community through quality film and educational programming.
OUR MISSION
The Grand Cinema enriches lives and enhances the cultural vitality of the Greater Tacoma community through the art of film.
We achieve our mission through these objectives:
Encouraging passion for film for all audiences
Providing a high-quality theater experience
Educating the community about film
STATEMENT OF EQUITY & INCLUSION
Our mission guides The Grand Cinema to extend opportunities to our community, volunteers, patrons, and staff regardless of race, sex, age, orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran or marital status, national origin, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic class, ability, or professional status.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are active processes that require continuous commitment. We believe an inclusionary approach to programming, engagement, planning, and access is an asset that enriches our individual and organizational ability to celebrate and learn from all voices, perspectives, and methods.
In principle and practice, The Grand works collaboratively to encourage participation by underrepresented groups and individuals at all levels, and to explore
