Festival Events

Detroit’s 12^th Annual Trinity International Film Festival

Detroit- (July, 2018) Detroit’s Trinity International Film Festival taking place August 4-12, 2018 has become Detroit’s signature event for independent filmmakers worldwide. Celebrating 12 years, this festival has been a platform for filmmakers to showcase their films and network with professionals in the movie industry.  

This year's festival will have 70 screenings consisting of 18 features and 52 short films from 17 countries. After the kickoff on August 4^th, movie screenings will take place August 5-11, 2018 at The Carr Center Gallery, in Detroit (1505 Woodward Avenue, Michigan 48226) and the Marlene Boll Theatre (1401 Broadway, Detroit, Michigan 48226). The entire week will all consist of signature events that will occur throughout the festival including panel discussions, exhibits and shows based on this year’s theme, “Film, Music and Fashion”.

Signature events include:

“Break The Runway: Urban Fashion” 

Saturday, August 4, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., at the Carr Gallery (1505 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48226)

Presented by, TopShelfOrDie, LLP. A must see mid summer fashion show hosted by the extraordinary Justin Hatchett.

“Detroit Feature Films” –

Sunday, August 5, 2018, 12:00noon – 8:00 p.m., at the Marlene Boll Theatre (1401 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226)

An exclusive screening of feature films by metro Detroit filmmakers. Join us for the following screenings: “Stay,” by director, Marcus White II & Katelin Maylum, “Africa: Through the Eyes Of A Visionaire,” by director, Timashion Jones, “Count Time The Movie,” by director, Jason Kulayd Clayton, “Love Espionage – Spy Revenge,” by director, Charlene Jeter and “Last Words,” by director, Anthony Green.

“Docs, Donuts and Discussions”

Monday, August 6, 2018, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Carr Gallery (1505 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48226).

An evening featuring the following documentary films: “BK’s to Curry Boys,” by director Rayshard Cardon, “Jackson Not Just A Name,” by director Harold Welton, and “My life with Rosie,” by director, Angela Sadler Williamson, based on the late Rosa Parks.

  

“T-shirts Talking"

Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the Carr Gallery (1505 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48226)

A panel of Detroit t-shirt entrepreneurs who have been in business for more than 10 years, featuring:  Kill the Hate, by Vince Williams, Black Money Gear, by Ernest Alexander, everydayimok.com, by Lazar & Marshalle Favors and several other brands.  Designers will discuss entrepreneurship, how to start a t-shirt business, choosing a name, finding manufacturing & distribution, printing, finding your audience and developing a quality brand.

 “A Conversation with Bryan Smiley.”

Thursday, August 9, 2018, 12:00 noon – 2:30 p.m., at Wayne State Industry Innovation Center (formerly NextEnergy), 461 Burroughs Street, 48202

Bryan Smiley is an experienced media professional and Vice President of Creative Development & Production at Columbia Pictures a Sony Pictures Entertainment company. At this event, established and emerging filmmakers will have an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about motion picture production and distribution.

The premiere of “Little Church,”

Thursday, August 10, 2018, 8:00 p.m., at the Marlene Boll Theatre (1401 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226)

Little Church is a short film directed by, Zachary C. Cunningham. The movie follows Michael, the 10-year-old son of a pastor, who is plagued with anxiety and confusion as he attempts to connect with his father while struggling to make sense of the culture he's entrenched in. The short film is a unique coming of age tale from the eyes of a child faced with a mature environment and responsibilities. Cunningham, the son of a prominent Detroit pastor, is also familiar with the nuanced experience associated with being a “preachers’ kid”.  

“Mid-day Movies with Final Girls” 

Saturday, August 11, 2018, 12:00 noon – 2:30 p.m., at the Marlene Boll Theatre (1401 Broadway, Detroit, MI 48226)

Final Girls is a collective of women who are professional filmmakers living and working in Metro Detroit. This is a special screening of films directed by women, 2 of which represent this collective: “No Excuses: When A Trainer Needs A Trainer,” by director Tonya Core and “Candidly Speaking,” by director Tinisha Brugnone. Additional films include “Eden,” by director, Ana Pio, “7 Planets,” by director, Milda Baginskaite and “Help Wanted,” by director Kennikki Jones-Jones. A lunch with the Final Girls will take place after the screenings.

Red Carpet Awards Ceremony

Saturday, August 11, 2018, 9:30 p.m., at the Carr Gallery (1505 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48226).

There are a variety of feature to short films screenings to delight audiences, from action, drama, animation, comedy, and the special events will surely add to the enjoyment of this year’s festival experience. Ticket information and the complete list of festival activities can be found by searching for Detroit’s Trinity International Film Festival via Eventbrite.