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Festival will now take place in November

TRYON—Due to the regional damage from Tropical Storm Helene, the Polk County Film Initiative announced Friday that it has decided to postpone the 10th annual Tryon International Film Festival. The yearly event, which celebrates filmmaking and cinema, was scheduled to begin Thursday.

“Our region is without crucial community resources and has suffered loss of life, and our businesses will need a few weeks to recover,” said PCFI director Debra Torrence. “We understand the impact this decision may have on filmmakers, attendees, and our community, and we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause. Our goal is to ensure that the festival can proceed in a manner that supports the community the best we can, honors the filmmakers and their work and provides a safe environment for all attendees.” 

The new dates for TRIFF24 will be Friday, November 22, through Sunday, November 24.

Torrence said individuals who have already purchased tickets for the festival’s various showings and events may use those tickets for the future dates. Current pass holders may also request a credit in writing for a future PCFI/TRIFF event by emailing Torrence at directorpcfi@gmail.com.

On Friday, October 11, TRIFF will host a free concert by the Casual Zealots from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Plaza on Trade Street in Tryon. The band was scheduled to play during the festival’s opening event and has agreed to perform that evening in the plaza instead. 

For more information, visit tryoninternationalfilmfestival.org.