Tryon International Film Festival

10/13/2026

Thank you so much for this incredible article, Storme Smith and Tryon Daily Bulletin!

12th annual event brings cinema buffs from around the world to downtown   TRYON—Independent filmmakers and moviegoers gathered in downtown Tryon over the weekend for the 12th annual Tryon International […]

10/13/2026

Who had the best time at our Friday Night Gala?! We’re already missing everyone! Tag yourself or tag your friends if you are spotted in our special recap video!

We’ll go first: We spy our incredible Gala sponsor, Oaklore Distilling Co! Weren’t those bevs delicious?!

10/12/2026

Thank you for joining us, Mike! We loved screening Somebody’s Hero! Congratulations!

10/12/2026

A HUGE round of applause for our official winners of the 2026 12th Annual Tryon International Film Festival!

Best Overall: The 60 Year Detour (stay tuned for our video interview with the winning filmmakers!) AND Blue Wednesday
TRIFF Honoree Award: Somebody’s Hero (stay tuned for our video interview with the winning filmmaker!)
Best Full-Length Narrative: Goody
Best Full-Length Documentary: Acre Wall Jumpers
Best Equestrian Film: Where the Horses Heal the Soul
Best Comedy Feature: Same Same But Different
Best Human Rights and Human Dignity Film: The Voice of Despair
Best Human Rights and Human Dignity Film: Girls Don’t Cry
Best Animation: BRIDGE: My Little Friends
Best Short Narrative: Figero, Figero
Best Comedy Short: Wanna Be a Star
Best Short Documentary: Call of the Jab
Best Student Film: The Witches of Pool Bottom
Best Student Short (College): Little
Best Student Short (High School): Toy Soldiers
2 13 Film-to-TV Award: Sit With Me While I Die
2 13 Film-to-TV Award: Intertwined

Thank you all for your support this year. It means the world to us. Keep an eye on our page as we showcase all the fun we had over this past weekend - and congratulations again to our winners!

10/11/2026

What a weekend! As we wind down this year’s festival, don’t forget about the biggest moment: Awards Night! Tonight’s ceremony will be at 7pm at the Tryon Theatre with an after party at Railside Grill & Bar immediately following. Come out and support the amazing filmmakers of the 12th Annual TRIFF! 🏆