THE FESTIVAL RETURNS
SEPT 4-6
OUR VENUE
TOPANGA COMMUNITY CENTER
OUR THEME
OUR INSPIRATION
We are inspired by the ever-evolving art form known as cinema. With ancient roots and future branches, it is a magnificent mode of storytelling best-experienced in a communal environment, where somehow, we can be both alone and together. It allows us to merge our inner and outer worlds in a unique and beautiful way. We are inspired by sharing movies with you.
OUR VIBE
“ONE OF THE 25 COOLEST
FILM FESTIVALS
IN THE WORLD”
— Filmmaker Magazine
OUR PROGRAMMING
Indigenous peoples Showcase
Regenerative Showcase
TFF SHOWCASES
LGBTQ Showcase
Documentary Showcase
Feature Narrative Showcase
Fire Awareness Showcase
Enviromental Showcase
International Shorts Showcase
Charlie ChaplinShowcase
Young Filmmakers Showcase
Best Documentary Short
Luna Spirit Award
Best Narrative Short
TFF AWARDS
The Most Topanga
The Coveted Coyote Award
Best Narrative Feature
Best Experimental Short
The Best of Topanga
Best Feature Documentary
PANELS + Q&A
The Art of the Score
Music & Storytelling
TFF PANELS
AI & the Creative Soul
Chaplin Chats
Film & Conversation
The Agony & the Ecstasy of Screenwriting with Industry Pros
Fire Awareness
Where Art, Safety & Sacrifice Meet crifice Meet
OUR TEAM
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Adam Noble Roberts / Executive Director TFF
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Scott Bremner / Executive Director TFI
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Maya Oløe • Co-Director of Programming
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William Preston Bowling • Technical Director
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Miranda Robin • Events Producer
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Urs Baur • Founder / Advisor
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Bruce Royer • Executive Advisor
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Teresa Royer • Volunteer Coordinator
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Deanna Read • Director of Communications
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Phoebe Sarason / Jury Liaison
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Darius Fisher / Editor • Producer
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Andrea Shreeman / Advisor • Producer
OUR SPONSORS
SILVER COYOTE SPONSORSHIP
THE MOUNTAIN MERMAID
2026 SPONSORS
SPONSORSHIP & MEMBERSHIP
Invites & Discounts for You +2 to
All Public TFI Events. Invites for You to Exclusive Sponsor Events.
$250
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
Invites & Discounts for
You +1 to All Participants
Public TFI Events.
$150
Invites and Discounts
for You to All Public
TFI events
$75
OUR EXPENSES
NEW LARGE 15’ SCREEN • $2,500
TOPANGA COMMUNITY HOUSE • $7,500
FOOD AND BEVERAGE • $12,OOO
SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM • $2,000
MUSICAL GUESTS • $2,000
LUMEN LASER PROJECTOR • $17,000
AFTER PARTIES • $3,000
MARKETING • $3,500
COLOR PRINTER • $500
SECURITY • $2,000
TOTAL: $52,000
PLEASE DONATE
