Filmmakers

The Gig Harbor Film Festival is committed to educating, entertaining and inspiring both filmmakers and audiences alike while enriching the cultural vitality of the community. The power of film to promote understanding, tolerance and global understanding through the art of independent cinema is our mission.

Rated as one of the fastest growing independent film events in the Northwest, the Gig Harbor Film Festival runs from September 13-16, 2018. Located only 40 miles from Seattle on the South Puget Sound, Gig Harbor has been called one of the Top Five Small Towns in America by the Smithsonian Magazine. It’s rich heritage, culture and charm are reflected in the warm and enthusiastic reception shown towards filmmakers and audiences.

The Gig Harbor Film Festival is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization as defined by the IRS.

Films accepted for inclusion in the 2018 Gig Harbor Film Festival will be presented in the award-winning, 10-screen, digital Galaxy Theatre. Filmmakers and Directors who attend will be featured guests at multiple festival events guaranteeing a memorable experience.