Thunder Bay International Film Festival

Name: Thunder Bay International Film Festival
Start: 2026-01-21T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-25T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Northeast Michigan

Schedule

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Northeast Michigan | North East, MD

Every year Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary brings the world of cinema to Alpena! In January, northeast Michigan is treated to some of the most impressive ocean and Great Lakes films from around the world. Film screenings are complemented by social events, educational activities, and opportunities to meet filmmakers. This event is possible because of a partnership with the International Ocean Film Festival.
Tickets will be available in December at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center and can be purchased online at www.ThunderBayFriends.org.
More than 60 films will be shared over the weekend in three different locations. Check out the schedule below to start planning your film festival weekend!
*Filmmakers and media contact Festival Coordinator at 989-884-6212 or [email protected]
🐟 SCHEDULE OF FILM FESTIVAL WEEKEND 🎬
Wednesday, January 21 – $10
6:00pm-8:30pm
TBIFF on the Road
Rogers Theater, Rogers City
Thursday, January 22 – $10
6:00pm-8:30pm
TBIFF on the Road
Alcona County Library, Harrisville
Friday, January 23 – $30
6:00pm-9:00pm
Great Lakes Gala: Reception & Films
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena
Saturday, January 24 - $10 PER PROGRAM
10:00am-5:00pm
Films screened all day
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena
Saturday, January 24 – FREE
3:00pm-5:00pm
Student Shorts Film Competition & Filmmakers’ Panel
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena
Saturday, January 24 – $20
6:00pm-9:00pm
Sanctuary Selections Film Competition
with The Sunset Project
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena
Sunday, January 25 - $10 PER PROGRAM
11:00am-3:00pm
Films screened all day
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena