tt stern-enzi memorial grant

Terrence Todd “tt” stern-enzi, 56, passed away on 9/29/25 after a very brief and
sudden illness. He had been part of the Over-the-Rhine International Film
Festival leadership team since 2018. He was the programmer for its first two
years, before being named Artistic Director in 2021. He also was a board
member of the Film Festival Alliance and Art House Convergence.
He was instrumental in the festivals growth and in shaping its artistic direction.

tt was also a member of the prestigious Critics Choice Association since 2019,
and an accredited critic for Rotten Tomatoes, the website for movie and TV
show reviews. He covered some of the world’s most significant film festivals,
including the Toronto International Film Festival.

For more than 20 years he was a freelance writer and Greater Cincinnati film
critic. He had contributed film reviews to CityBeat since 2011; discussed movies
on Cincinnati Public Radio’s Cincinnati Edition, and did “tt’s take” reviews Friday
mornings on Fox 19 Now.

A 1991 graduate of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in
Philadelphia, he had been an adjunct instructor for the University of Cincinnati
Journalism Department since 2008. He taught upper level journalism courses on
“Advanced Reporting Topics” and “Writing about Film.”

tt was dedicated to sharing stories that foster human connection and celebrate
our shared humanity. His passion for film was evident in all he did, as a leader in
Cincinnati’s film community and as a voice that touched lives far beyond.

He was just as passionate about supporting other creatives in the community
and encouraged everyone he met with and mentored to go after their dreams
and goals. His wife says that countless people have reached out to her since his
death to say how much they appreciated his wisdom, support and guidance
over the years. In fact, he encouraged many to apply for the same ArtsWave
grants that he was awarded because he wanted to see others win. He truly
wanted everyone to succeed and to have the opportunities that he did. This
dedication to others is the impetus behind the idea to create a memorial grant in
his name so that his legacy of uplifting others continues on.

Any donations made via this website will go towards the tt stern-enzi memorial grant.
Applications for the tt stern-enzi memorial grant will open in June 2026 and will be
awarded at the ArtsWave Truth and Inspiration Showcase in July 2026. Supporting tt’s vision,
emerging artists of color working in the film industry, including filmmaking, criticism,
writing, and directing, are invited to apply.

Thank you for your gift.
If you would prefer to make a donation by check or money order, please make
payable to “ArtsWave”, include “tt stern-enzi memorial grant” in the memo line,
and mail to PO Box 645582, Cincinnati, OH 45264-5582.

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