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The Third Coast International Audio Festival (TCIAF) was created by Chicago Public Radio in 2000
to support producers and other artists creating audio documentary and feature
work of all styles and to bring this fresh and vital work to audiences
throughout the world. Inspired by the popularity of documentary film festivals
in the U.S., and motivated by the lack of attention given to outstanding audio
work, the organizers of the TCIAF created their own blueprint for a radio
festival. The TCIAF is made up of seven distinct yet complementary elements
that both radiomakers and the general public can enjoy:
Come to the Listening Room to listen
to and discuss an eclectic assortment of audio work in a theater setting. Other
events, such as performances and installations, are also regularly scheduled.
Tune in to Re:sound, a weekly radio program
on Chicago Public Radio (91.5 FM) hosted by Gwen Macsai, showcasing intriguing
radio stories culled from around the world. New and archived shows are always
available or listen to the program Saturdays at 1pm.
Download our podcasts, which on alternate weeks presents a favorite Re:sound from the vast TCF archives or a feature about a particular producer or style of production. Hosted by Delaney Hall, associate producer of Re:sound.
Enter the annual Third Coast Festival / Richard H.
Driehaus Foundation Competition honoring the most creative and
compelling audio work being produced worldwide. Cash prizes of up to $6000 are awarded for: Best
Documentary (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, Directors' Choice,) Best
New Artist, Radio Impact and for lifetime achievement in the field (Audio Luminary Award.)
Hear the Third Coast
Festival Broadcast, featuring the winning documentaries of the
Third Coast Festival / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition.
Listen to the Third Coast Festival ShortDocs,
four new short works commissioned annually by the Festival on a single theme, premiering
in public at the September Listening Room and for producers at our annual
conference.
Attend the Third Coast Festival Conference held each year in Chicago. This is an opportunity for producers of all
experience levels to explore the art and craft of making audio documentary and
feature work.
Visit this site regularly to hear two new
documentaries each month, read producer interviews, find links to other
audio-rich websites and get the latest info on all aspects of the Third Coast
Festival. If you have questions or comments, please contact us by email or call us at 312-948-4682.
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