Mission
GIFF is run by the 501c3 Nonprofit Organization The Tampa Film Institute Inc. We are a cultural arts institution that inspires educates and entertains Tampa Bays diverse population through an annual celebration of film year-round events community outreach and social awareness initiatives that foster communication generate economic impact and provide support for the film industry of Tampa Bay and the state of Florida. The Festival showcases films of all types genres including features documentaries shorts music videos international films and more.