The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival (JTIFF) is returning for its seventh season, and is taking place from April 18-21, 2024 at the breathtaking Mauch Chunk Opera House. Nestled in the charming Victorian town of Jim Thorpe, this four-day cinematic and musical event boasts nine new first-run features and seventy-five short films from around the world. Further, there will be a sundry of sensational live music courtesy of the festival’s partner, GREAT CIRCLES.

In addition to the astounding feature films being presented, there are seventy-four amazing short films from around the world that make up the bulk of their programming. Despite the festival’s international flavor, JTIFF continues to encourage talent from their own backyard to create and take part in the festival. The festival also recognizes how crucial filmmaker networking is within the industry, and so they provide a potpourri of parties to facilitate this task. There is the Opening Night After Party, taking place April 18, 2024 at Marion Hose Bar. April 19, 2024 is the Filmmaker Gala, held at the cavernous Mauch Chunk Ballroom. Lastly, there is the Closing Night Wrap Party on April 21, 2024, located at Ouros – and commences after the Awards Ceremony.