Third Coast International Audio Festival for Radio Storytelling

http://www.thirdcoastfestival.org/

The Third Coast International Audio Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and supporting audio storytelling as an art form. It curates and showcases feature and documentary audio works from around the world, highlighting creative and independent radio productions. The festival organizes an annual competition that attracts hundreds of entries globally, providing a platform for audio producers to gain recognition. It also maintains an archive of award-winning audio pieces accessible to broadcasters and producers. Typical users include radio producers, documentary makers, and audio storytellers seeking inspiration, exposure, and community engagement. The festival emphasizes artistic innovation and the cultural importance of sound-based media. Despite recent financial challenges, the organization continues to operate through volunteer efforts and community support, focusing on sustaining its competition and audio archives. It primarily serves the North American and international radio and audio production communities.