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TTFI, is a charitable organization, exists to inspire, inform and interconnect a community of filmmakers and content creators, to foster global connections, to facilitate dialogue and to explore new frontiers of technology and storytelling to advance humanity. TFI was founded by Urs Baur and Sara Baur Harding in 2011 as the parent for the TFF and as a way to bring year-round events, programming workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities to the community.
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"One of the coolest film festivals in the world”
— Film Maker Magazine
The Topanga Film Institute holds the annual Topanga Film Festival. Founded in 2004 it includes screenings, workshops, panels, mixers, and other events to present work that is courageous, innovative, and that inspires action. We endeavor to bridge cultures, and provide networking opportunities to our local and extended community.
Nominated as "one of the 25 coolest film festivals in the world" by Filmmaker Magazine, the acclaimed Topanga Film Festival is now in its 12th year, and programs short and feature films that challenge convention and tell stories that inspire new and original ways of seeing and understanding the world.
The unique open air film festival takes place in Topanga Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking Los Angeles, and is frequented by the California film and music industry, artists, environmentalists, technologists, activists, foodies, and the eccentric Topangan community, providing a unique opportunity to enjoy a wealth of international and local content that ranges from creative to educationally empowering.
The Topanga Film Festival (TFF) was founded by Sara Baur Harding and her husband Urs Baur. The first TFF was held in their backyard in 2004. Over the years countless volunteers have stepped up to bring this 100% volunteer based event to the community year after year.
TOPANGA A Unique Community
Both literally and symbolically on the other side of the mountains from Hollywood, Topanga Canyon has long had a firm reputation for being a unique place - a traditional hotbed of counter-culture and a refuge for rebels, ranging from outlaws, artists, actors, celebrities, producers, musicians, creatives, seekers and thinkers in a wide variety of fields, drawn to the region’s wild beauty, authenticity and sense of community.
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Support the Topanga Film Institute. The Topanga Film Institute is a a tax-exempt, non-profit organization funded entirely through its activities, by grants and individual donations. Your tax-deductible donation supports developing our new creative workspace, our programs and the Topanga & environs creative community.
CO-LAB | CREATIVE CO-WORKING SPACE
Co-Lab is a new creative workspace in Topanga for storytellers, visionaries and the creative community to meet, work and collaborate in a unique environment. Please contact the TFI for information about available space.
