ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival (T-RIFF) presents a 5 day exploration of discovery through soul stirring and spirited independent film contributions that open the hearts and minds of movie lovers. With our eyes on the success of the nouveau talent, we have made a personable and intimate networking marketplace for meetings and socializing. In addition to screening a rare and diverse spectrum of films, T-RIFF hosts Workshops, Tributes, Parties, a Gala and a Short Script Competition, PAGES TO PICTURES. The winning screenplay will be produced into a film and screened during the Festival.
FESTIVAL LOCATION: Films Screened in theaters and an outdoor natural Amphitheater, Sand Harbor, overlooking beautiful Lake Tahoe; Nevada’s most prestigious and magical outdoor venue. T-RIFF is headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada, a picturesque evergreen filled community located on the panoramic North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America. Our region is a mecca for sailing, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, golf, winter sports and an ample night life including casino gaming. The scenic drive around the lake is considered by many, the most magnificent in America, a filmmakers dream. Our community is teeming with culturally-creative and environmentally savvy residents, all of which promises to make your vacation interesting and thought provoking.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF T-RIFF: Our offices are headquartered in a $6.7 million facility (your hospitality center) funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. T-RIFF is one of 11 non-profit organizations chosen to be housed in this model collaborative project for the world, the first of its kind in the nation. Operating since 1999, we have produced approximately 150 educational events in the literary and multimedia arts. T-RIFF holds ongoing screenings, screenwriting courses, filmmaking classes, TV Production workshops, owns and operates Lake Tahoe Public TV.
FILM ENTRY INFORMATION: See the Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival website for entry and release forms along with pertinent information. Http://www.t-riff.org