Fresh Coast Film Festival - Traverse City

Announcing the Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City Edition! 

Get ready, Traverse City—something spectacular is rolling into town! For the first time ever, the Fresh Coast Film Festival (FCFF/tc) is launching a brand-new edition right here in our community, featuring a handpicked selection of the best films from over 100 entries in the Marquette program. This Traverse City debut will also showcase original add-ons and exclusive titles curated just for our region.

What to Expect:
•     Powerful short and feature-length films celebrating outdoor adventure, recreation, conservation, and advocacy
•     Guest artists and filmmakers joining for audience Q&As at most screenings
•     Screenings hosted in partnership with local nonprofits and impact organizations, connecting film to cause
•     Guided outdoor experiences, artist panels, and unforgettable parties to round out the festival vibe

📍 Official Festival Venues Include: City Opera House • The Alluvion • Silver Spruce Brewing Company • Right Brain Brewery • Up North Pride Community Center • ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness • Traverse Area District Library (with select closed-captioned screenings)

🌟 Opening Night Gala – Thursday, April 30 at 7PM Join us for a FREE community screening and celebration at ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness! To honor the spirit of northern Michigan’s art-house theaters, this same opening night program will be screened simultaneously at:
•     The Bay Community Theatre (Suttons Bay)
•     The Vogue Theatre (Manistee)
•     The Garden Theater (Frankfort)
•     Elk Rapids Cinema (Elk Rapids)
•     Charlevoix Cinema III (Charlevoix)
•     The Lyric Theatre (Harbor Springs)

 Admission is free—donations at each venue will support their continued community impact.
Whether you're a film buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or a passionate advocate, FCFF/tc invites you to celebrate stories that move us, challenge us, and connect us. Let the adventure begin!