Tier 3
Tryon, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
The mission of the PCFI is to bolster independent and major motion picture film production & media arts education for youth and adults in Western NC & the surrounding region. PCFI began in 2014 with a one-year film-making course for youth, titled the Next Generation Film Project. In 2015, PCFI launched its first annual fall film festival, the Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF). PCFI and its signature film festival and year-round education offerings fill a gap in media arts education in the region and provide a catalyst for creative and economic development. PCFI is guided by its active, volunteer Board of Directors & TRIFF Planning Team and informed by its Advisory Council. PCFI’s Executive Director and Education Director implement goals and strategies. which are supported annually by over 100 volunteers. From its start as the Next Generation Filmmakers Program, The Polk County Film Initiative was birthed from the desire to see filmmakers succeed. With a commitment to providing artists a quality and exciting event to showcase their work, fostering an environment of community, and creating opportunities for education and growth, PCFI is proud to continue serving the WNC and Upstate, SC for its 10th year. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we invite you to join us for an educational event, the Tryon International Film Festival, or to shoot your next project.
The main submission deadline for Tryon International Film Festival is around 15 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Tryon International Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Tryon International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Tryon International Film Festival takes place in Tryon, United States.
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