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GHFF passionately promotes independent films and visionary filmmakers from around the world. Movies, parties, fun. That's what we do!

Full digital projection and sound including an IMAX, epic parties at waterfront estates, VIP/filmmaker lounge during the festival, all in the unique waterfront town of Gig Harbor! Our goal is the make the Gig Harbor Film Festival a must-attend on the festival circuit promoting fun from the opening night screening to the final awards. "This film festival is a first-class event on so many levels! It's truly a filmmakers' festival.” – Dr. Jennifer Camota Luebke, Filmmaker

One of the fastest growing independent film events in the Northwest, the Gig Harbor Film Festival will run the last weekend in September. Located just south of Seattle on the South Puget Sound, Gig Harbor has rich heritage, culture and charm reflected in the warm and enthusiastic reception shown towards filmmakers and audiences. The Gig Harbor Film Festival is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization as defined by the IRS. Please visit www.gigharborfilm.org for additional information.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Gig Harbor Film Festival!

Don't forget to submit your new films! Use code GHFFMonsterMash for a discounted submission fee.
Only 10$ with code.
Ends today.

10/30/2026

Don't miss out on $10 Submissions!

Submit your film to the 2027 Gig Harbor Film Festival and join us as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary!

We have a special Super Duper Early Bird code on FilmFreeway.

All submissions:

$10 entry 10/15-10/31

with code: GHFFMonsterMash

10/20/2026

Have you snagged your tickets for the next Monday Movie Night??
Join us on October 26th at 6:30pm at the Galaxy Theatres Gig Harbor for 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.

Tickets and trailer are available via link in our bio.

See you at the movies!

10/15/2026

Submissions Open Today!!!

Submit your film to the 2027 Gig Harbor Film Festival and join us as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary!

We have a special Super Duper Early Bird code on FilmFreeway.

All submissions:
$10
10/15-10/31
with code: GHFFMonsterMash

Submit here: https://filmfreeway.com/GigHarborFilmFestival

10/12/2026

Festival friends! There is still time to take our Audience Survey and enter for a chance to win two VIP passes to next year's festival.

We welcome feedback from 2026 GHFF attendees to help us make next year's fest (our 20th Anniversary!) the best fest yet!

https://www.research.net/r/KNN7TFC

10/09/2026

Founder Award nominees inspire hope and action and remind us of the persistent good of humankind. The newly-established Founder Award includes a cash reward of $2,500.

And the nominees are…

𝘿𝙞𝙘𝙠’𝙨-𝘼-𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙣
Dylan Young
Dick’s-A-Thon Film Dylan

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨
Justin Zimmerman
https://www.facebook.com/brickerdown/

𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙧
Alex Astrella
Alex Astrella Blu Star Productions LLC

𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙣
Mathew Cerf

𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧
Jared Callahan
Jared Callahan

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧
Charles Atkinson
Charles Atkinson North Forty

𝙎𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤 𝘼𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙪𝙖: 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨
Mari Cleven

𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣
Carlos R Correa
Carlos Correa

25 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙌𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙧
Mye Hoang
25 Cats From Qatar Mye Hoang

𝙐𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙪𝙬𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚
BJ Bullert

And the winner is…
25 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙌𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙧
Directed by Mye Hoang

10/07/2026

Monday Movie Night is back!

Join us Oct 26th at 6:30pm at the Galaxy Theatres Gig Harbor for 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, a refreshingly honest exploration of love, loss, and grief.

When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.

𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 holds a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is being called a highly intelligent and superbly acted meditation on grief. You won't want to miss this authentic and powerful film.

Tickets and trialer can be found here: https://www.galaxytheatres.com/movie/GigHarbor/GHOSTLIGHT?d=10/26/2026

10/07/2026

And the GHFF 2026 nominees for Best Director are…

Jo Rochelle - 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝
Dead Deer High Jo Rochelle 🇯🇲

Stephen Takashima - 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙈𝙮 𝙑𝙞𝙗𝙚
Don’t Kill My Vibe Film Stephen Takashima

Beth Harrington - 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖
Beth Harrington

Peter Hilgendorf & Andrew Franks - 𝙍𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙅 𝙆𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙚
Andrew Franks Peter Hilgendorf Radioheart Film

Tamra Davis - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧
Tamra Davis The Best Summer

Rustin Thompson - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙨
The Last Picture Shows

Mye Hoang - 25 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙌𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙧
25 Cats From Qatar Mye Hoang

And the winner is…
Peter Hilgendorf & Andrew Franks - 𝙍𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙅 𝙆𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙚

Address

Gig Harbor, WA
98355

Website

https://gigharborfilm.org/, https://www.instagram.com/gigharborfilm/, https://filmfreeway.com/GigHarborFilmFestival

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