# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the inaugural edition of Tacoma Film Conversations, a new gathering for filmmakers, artists, creators, and industry professionals in the Tacoma area to connect, collaborate, and dive into the issues shaping our creative community.

The first TFC will kick off with a conversation with Audra Laymon of Washington FilmWorks. Audra will share information on the Above the Line program, which supports emerging Washington State directors and producers from historically underrepresented communities through mentorship and education. She’ll also be available to answer questions about Washington FilmWorks and its broader initiatives to support regional productions.

The conversation will continue with a social hour in The Grand's lounge. 

Whether you're deep in production or just starting out, this is your chance to build relationships, spark ideas, and be part of Tacoma’s growing film dialogue. Let's connect! 

Doors at 6:30, presentation starts at 7 with social hour to follow

Co-presented by Melinda Raebyne (Melinda Raebyne Films) and Ryan Davis (Smarthouse Creative)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/tacoma-filmmaker-conversations/200028933904351
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## 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, 606 Fawcett Ave,Tacoma,WA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations being held?
  - **A:** Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations takes place on Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm at The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave,Tacoma,WA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations?
  - **A:** Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations is organized by Smarthouse Creative.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tacoma Filmmaker Conversations is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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