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Gimme a Head with Hair…

The movie Hair played last night at the Open Space along Grand Traverse Bay and these fans really got into the experience.
Tonight the fun returns with The Goonies followed by Big on Saturday evening - bring your family, bring your friends and enjoy a great evening!
Remember that you can add YOUR photos from the festival [...]

Opening Kick Off Street Party!

Tomorrow (Tuesday, July 28) from 5-9 PM there will be a Traverse City Film Festival Opening Kick Off Street Party on Front Street between Park and Union.
The event is free and features amazing balloon sculptures by New York artist Jason Hackenwerth, music by Charlie's Root Fusion and Rojo Loco, and a 6 p.m. opening [...]

Thanks to our 2008 Traverse City Film Festival Volunteers!

Here’s to the 2008 TCFF Volunteers, the best volunteers anywhere! Thanks for a great festival!
This photo was taken by Gary Howe and John Robert Williams is selling prints if you'd like one. You can also download a "wallpaper" sized photo for your desktop - click to get it!
You can also get more photos from the [...]

Interview with Anvil at TCFF

In Video: Heavy metal groups stars in the feel-good film at the Traverse City Film Festival, mLive reports:
Heavy metal band Anvil was on hand at the Traverse City Film Festival to present a documentary film on their lives and their refusal to give up their musical dreams no matter what the obstacles.
The surprisingly feel-good film [...]

2008 TCFF Awards Announced!

TCFF080802-0364, photo by tcfilmfest
And the winners are…
Best American Historical Document
"Trouble the Water"
Special Jury Prize for Amazing Non-Fiction Film Construction
"Bigger, Stronger, Faster*"
Special Jury Prize for Non-Fiction Filmmaking
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell"
Best Non-Fiction Film by a New Filmmaker
"The Youngest Candidate"
Best Documentary
"Body of War"
Firefighters Award for Excellence in Humor
"Hamlet 2"
Audience Award, Best Non-Fiction Film
"Body of War"
Audience Award, [...]

TCFF Twitter: Madonna mania!

Madonna, photo by tcfilmfest
TCFF co-founder John Robert Williams reports:
Its "M" day today. Saturday. Ever since Michael told Doug and me about this hook up with Madonna late last winter, it's been ramping up to today. Other outlets are whipping up the frenzy. We (the board) still don't know what she's going to do, want to [...]

Friday Photos: The Phil Donahue Show, Live in Traverse City!

TCFF080801-0177, photo by tcfilmfest
Our Friday photos are live and online. This Detroit Free Press article had a little bit of Michael's thoughts about having Phil Donahue at the festival:
An appearance by Phil Donahue, who is making his feature documentary debut with "Body of War" (6 p.m. Thursday, noon Saturday), is a special treat for Moore, [...]

TCFF Twitter: Volunteer Shout Out

Singing in the Rain, photo by tcfilmfest
Traverse City Film Festival founder John Williams reports on Thursday…
TCFF4 has now found its stride. The amazing army of TCFF volunteers is nothing short of a miracle. The effort, passion and energy at every venue is a credit to this wonderful town. Where else could this
happen?? If you are [...]

Wednesday's photos: first panel discussion

first panel discussion, photo by tcfilmfest
Remember, you can't see it all, and that is OK. There was so much going on during the full day of the festival, that 16 photographers still couldn't cover it all.
The Michigan Film Panel on Wednesday was the first of five panel discussions begins at the City Opera House during [...]

TCFF Twitter: Live from my hammock!

TCFF2008, photo by Gary L Howe
Before we get to John Williams latest post, note that the woman above is Italian director - and new TCFF board member Sabina Guzzanti. Also pictured are festival co-founder and author Doug Stanton (far right) and our intrepid insider blogger, John Robert Williams…
Wednesday, 6:30pm
Live! From my hammock!
I have just dashed [...]

 
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