The Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF) is the principal annual event of the non-profit Polk County Film Initiative.

Multiple screening venues operate seamlessly, including a bonus evening amphitheater screening that features music, food, drink and a special film. In addition to the Festival, TRIFF hosts many educational sessions in and around the town of Tryon, connecting filmmakers with students to perfect original voices, inspire new concepts, and create collaboration around independent film production. These sessions are free to the public.