# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations: Festivals for the Rest of Us
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations presents
Festivals for the Rest of Us--Navigating Film Festivals Like a Pro

Don't be intimidated by the film festival circuit! With the Seattle International Film Festival taking place May 7–17, and the Tacoma Film Festival accepting submissions until June 20, now is the perfect time to demystify the process.

Join us on May 11 at The Grand Cinema to hear from seasoned veterans—including TFF programmers and fest-hardened directors—as they break down submission strategies, pro tips for networking, and essential lessons learned from the field. Whether you're looking to get noticed by programmers or avoid common pitfalls, come get your questions answered in the company of the local filmmaking community.

6:30pm - Mix & Mingle
7:00pm - Panel Discussion
8:00pm - The Conversation Continues

See you at The Grand!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/tacoma-filmmaker-conversations-festivals-for-the-rest-of-us/200029934015057
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tacoma
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Grand Cinema
- **lat**: 47.257888947242
- **long**: -122.44484782219
- **full address**: The Grand Cinema, 508 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402-2300, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations: Festivals for the Rest of Us being held?
  - **A:** Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations: Festivals for the Rest of Us takes place on Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Grand Cinema, 508 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402-2300, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations: Festivals for the Rest of Us?
  - **A:** Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations: Festivals for the Rest of Us is organized by Smarthouse Creative.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations: Festivals for the Rest of Us is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tacoma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations: Festivals for the Rest of Us sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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