Founded in 2006, the Tacoma Film Festival (TFF) has been hosted annually at the
Grand Cinema. Created with the intention to foster the film community in Tacoma and the broader Pacific Northwest region, the festival has grown from a small regional event to a prominent fixture in the region's cultural landscape. TFF provides a platform for regional and international filmmakers and has been described as the "
Sundance of the Pacific Northwest," emphasizing its growing reputation and influence in the region's film community. ==Awards==