Every year, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena! Watch impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. Enjoy social events, educational activities, and opportunities to meet filmmakers. The Thunder Bay International Film Festival is produced in partnership with the International Ocean Film Festival.

Schedule and Tickets available at thunderbayfriends.org or call 989-884-6200.

More than 50 films will be shared over the weekend in three different locations. Check out the schedule below to start planning your film festival weekend.

SCHEDULE OF FILM FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Wednesday, January 22 – $10
7:00pm-9:00pm
TBIFF on the Road
Rogers Theater, Rogers City

Thursday, January 23 – $10
6:00pm-9:00pm
TBIFF on the Road
Alcona County Library, Harrisville

Friday, January 24 – $30
6:00pm-9:00pm
Great Lakes Gala: Reception & Films
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena

Saturday, January 25
$10 PER PROGRAM
10:00am-5:00pm
Films screened all day
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena

Saturday, January 25 – FREE
3:00pm-5:00pm
Student Shorts Film Competition & Filmmakers’ Panel
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena

Saturday, January 25 – $20
6:00pm-9:00pm
Sanctuary Selections Film Competition
with The Sunset Project
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena

Sunday, January 26
$10 PER PROGRAM
11:00am-5:00pm
Films screened all day
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena