{"id":122799,"date":"2023-08-21T16:27:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T23:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=122799"},"modified":"2023-10-17T18:57:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T01:57:17","slug":"ready-set-plan-your-giff-event-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/ready-set-plan-your-giff-event-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready, Set…Plan Your GIFF Event!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Things are getting reel! The Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) is less than three months away (November 9\u201319) and now is the perfect time to start planning your Event.<\/p>\n

Are you showing GIFF in a theater, at a drive-in, or someplace GIFF-erent? Secure any special permissions and get the word out to your friends and community about your Event ahead of time so you can plan for the space and head count.<\/p>\n

GIFF is your only chance to earn a special souvenir<\/a> by watching a whole series of unique and fun geocaching films made by geocachers from around the world. For a walk down memory lane, check out the final reel from GIFF 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to host a GIFF Event:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Read the official tips for hosting an Event<\/a> and Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Submit your Event<\/a> listing on Geocaching.com at least two weeks prior to the date of your Event.<\/li>\n
  3. Once your Event is published, fill out the GIFF Sign Up Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Wait for your Event to be approved via email by the GIFF team at HQ.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Approved Events will be added to the official GIFF 2023 List<\/a> and will receive the GIFF film reel file prior to the Event.<\/p>\n

    Questions you should think about while planning:<\/strong><\/p>\n