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20th edition
Tacoma Film Festival
Tacoma, United States
October 2026 (21st edition, TBA)
8 days
About Tacoma Film Festival
Founded in 2006 and hosted annually each October by The Grand Cinema, the Tacoma Film Festival is one of Washington State's largest film festivals. Highlights independent American and international cinema with strong documentary slate.
Festival details
Location
The Grand Cinema, 606 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 · Tacoma, United States
Scope
International
Focus
Independent · Documentary · Pacific Northwest Cinema · International · Shorts · Animation · Experimental
Duration
8 days
Founded
2006
Awards
Best Narrative Feature
Top narrative.
Best Documentary Feature
Top documentary.
Best Short Film
Top short.
Best Pacific Northwest Film
Best PNW film.
Audience Choice Award
Audience-voted.
Special programs
Pacific Northwest Showcase
PNW films.
Documentary Features
Doc features.
Narrative Features
Narrative features.
Shorts Programs
Short films.
Student Films
Student program.
Best Documentary Films
Award-Winning Documentaries
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