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Business Buzz: Submission Deadline Extended for Issaquah Film Festival

By June 19, 2024June 27th, 2024business, General

Grand Ridge Plaza is excited to host the second annual Issaquah Film Festival at Regal Issaquah Highlands Theater on Aug. 3-4. The festival is presented by Tarot 77 Entertainment in partnership with the City of Issaquah.

This special two-day program highlights a unique combination of local talent, young creatives and independent film heavyweights. Three young filmmakers from Issaquah co-founded the Issaquah Film Festival and its parent organization Tarot 77 Entertainment in an effort to unite the Pacific Northwest film community. The first festival was held last year at the Fleming Arts Center.

The deadline for filmmakers to apply was extended to July 1. Applicants will be notified of acceptance on July 7.

Submissions are required to have completed development between 2023 and 2024. Participants or productions must be from Washington State, Idaho, or Oregon. All ages are eligible to submit.

  • If you are from Issaquah, apply under the special ISSAQUAH RESIDENT submission category! You may need to provide evidence of residence.
  • If you are 18 or under, apply under the special STUDENT submission category for discounted rates! You may need to provide evidence of age.
  • If you participated in “Influence the Choice: Art with Influence 2024,” email tarot77entertainment@gmail.com to receive your fee waiver code.

Awards include the Grand Ridge Jury Prize, Student Scholarship and Audience Award.

Stay tuned for more information as the event gets closer!