Michael Moore, OscarĀ®-winning filmmaker and Traverse City Film Festival founder and president, released the movie schedule today for the festival’s 14th annual edition, runningĀ July 31 to August 5Ā along the beautiful shores of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City,Ā Michigan.

“We’re living in an eraĀ of uncertainty, and there’s no better time to for us to turn to artā€”to moviesā€”to find much-needed inspiration, ideas, joy, hope, and a way forward; and there’s no better place than right here in Traverse City,”Ā Michael says.

The exciting lineupĀ features some of best movies from all across the globe.Ā As you peruse the list, please take note of a few things that might be a little differentĀ this year:

  • The behemoth is back! The largest venue has returned, and with a brand new name:Ā The KubrickĀ at Central Grade School boasts 750 seats. Central High SchoolĀ was such a hit last year they decided to keep it.
  • TheĀ TCFF Shuttle systemĀ is now part of theĀ BATA Bayline. They’re adding stops during theĀ festival week so you’ll have easy transportation to and from all venues, as well as direct pickup from select hotels along the bay.
  • A new program, TCFF Student U, offers high school and college students a chance to receive free movie vouchers to be used throughout the festival.
  • Food on FilmĀ is back, but this year there’s food, wine, and beer. It’s a complete epicurean experience.
  • Movies Around the BayĀ continues to offer an opportunity for Northern Michigan neighbors to see sneak-peeks of select films from this year’s fest. See films in Harbor Springs, Manistee, Frankfort, Elk Rapids, and Suttons Bay fromĀ July 22ā€“26.
  • The most popular offerings return better than everā€”Kids FestĀ (back in beautiful Clinch Park), movies forĀ #Tweens, and someĀ midnightĀ frights and delights.
  • Great guests! In addition to the previously announced Lifetime Achievement Honoree,Ā Jane Fonda,Ā Michael will be sitting down withĀ Dick Cavett.Ā Renowned movie critic film critic, programmer, and lover,Ā Kent Jones, brings his award-winning featureĀ narrative debut. Prolific podcaster and comedianĀ Doug BensonĀ returns, and, as always, directors and stars from dozens of our top selections will be at the festival.
  • The 103 feature films and the filmmakers announced today are just a start. More announcements to follow.

YouĀ can view the entire schedule of moviesā€”includingĀ award-winnersĀ BurdenĀ andĀ Smuggling Hendrix,Ā and Jane Fonda’sĀ Coming Homeā€”and eventsĀ online, or you can download aĀ PDF. Pick up a printed guide at the State Theatre, Bijou by the Bay, and other locations all aroundĀ town.

TicketsĀ go on sale toĀ Friends of the Film FestivalĀ July 15Ā and to the general public July 21.

Photo(s) by Carly Paszek