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Friday, January 18, 2013  "The Crash Reel," a documentary about Kevin Pearce's return from his life-altering accident, is set to premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The Traverse City community is basking in the glow of another milestone at the State Theatre.

Monday, August 06, 2012  It's a wrap on the 2012 Traverse City Film Festival in northern Michigan, and this year organizers are giving it two thumbs up, thanks the hard work of thousands of volunteers.

Friday, August 03, 2012  The Traverse City Film Festival is just wrapping up its third full day of movies, but plans are already underway for next year's event.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  The eighth annual Traverse City Film Festival begins today.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  Hundreds of people were in line on Sunday, waiting to get their hands on Traverse City Film Festival tickets for this summer.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  A huge hollywood star is coming to northern Michigan in just a few weeks, actress Susan Sarandon will be in town for the 2012 Traverse City Film Festival.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  The Traverse City State Theatre is looking to expand and add a second big screen.

Friday, November 25, 2011  As the Traverse City State Theatre prepares to kick off the season with some Christmas specials, organizers are hoping for some feedback from the community.

Monday, October 03, 2011  The curtain will soon be raised for the Frankfort Film Festival.

Friday, September 16, 2011  A legal battle has begun between the Traverse City Film Festival and a new short film festival set to kick off in Downtown Traverse City Friday night.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Movie lovers from near and far are in Traverse City for the film festival, and they're keeping restaurants and stores busier than ever.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  It is lights, camera, action… as the Traverse City Film Festival rolls into its 7th year. Organizers say 2011 is promising to be another record breaker.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  With the 7th Annual Traverse City Film Festival officially underway that means downtown Traverse City is filled with the hustle and bustle of movie-goers.  That's why during Fun in the Sun Sports with Tim Brick, he explains how people can easily get around town on two wheels.

Monday, July 25, 2011  The 7th Annual Traverse City Film Festival officially kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, July 26th.  During 7&4 News Today on Monday, July 25th one of the co-founders of the film festival, John Robert Williams sat down with Melissa Smith to break down this year's event.