Twin Cities Film Fest

09/02/2026

🎬Scene 17: Lights. Camera. Twin Cities!

The 17th annual Twin Cities Film Fest returns October 15–24, 2026, for ten days of unforgettable screenings that celebrate stories, connect communities, and showcase the power of film. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more festival announcements!

⭐ Want even more from your festival experience? Become a TCFF member for special perks, festival discounts, streaming access, and more! 👉 https://twincitiesfilmfest.org

09/01/2026

Exciting news from one of our incredible host sponsors! Mann Theatres is bringing its first IMAX auditorium to Plymouth Grand 15!

We’re proud to partner with this local, family-owned theater company and screen a portion of the Twin Cities Film Fest lineup at Edina Mann Theatre. Congratulations to the entire Mann Theatres team on this exciting expansion!

Learn more:

Forget the popcorn, one local movie theater is betting on something much bigger to get people through the doors.

08/31/2026

SeriesFest’s Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow is returning to Minnesota! 🎬 Discover how this exciting opportunity is helping local creators pitch their original series and bring their stories to life.

Read more:

After an exciting event last year, SeriesFest’s Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow is returning to Minnesota for another live pitch competition at the…

08/21/2026

🎬 Filmmakers worldwide: Voices With Impact is awarding ten $7,500 production grants to create five-minute films exploring mental health through the theme of “Sanctuary.”

Selected filmmakers receive funding, mentorship, and a world premiere at the VIFF Centre in Vancouver. Apply by September 14, 2026.

Apply here:

Art Opening Minds — short film-based Social Emotional Learning classes for colleges and universities.

08/18/2026

Applications are open for the 2026 Film Fellows Program! We’re seeking college-level student filmmakers to join this immersive three-day experience during the opening weekend of the Twin Cities Film Fest, October 16–18.

Apply by Friday, September 25:
https://forms.gle/kBgbASYFbSw7wBAKA

08/17/2026

Exciting news! The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo, which screened at the 2025 TCFF, will be released on Apple TV and Amazon on August 20!

Pre-order now on Apple TV:

Based on a true story, The Legend of Juan Jose Mundo is a bold coming-of-age story set in suburban New York in 1984. When a magnetic Spanish exchange …

08/17/2026

Looking for something fun to do?

Enjoy short films, trivia, prizes, and a social hour on August 26 from 7–10 PM at Metro State University in St. Paul. Tickets include a drink, popcorn, and an icy!

$10 members | $15 non-members | FREE for college students with ID

Get tickets: https://s3w2.wildapricot.org/event-6765343

08/13/2026

SeriesFest's traveling pitch competition is headed to Minnesota! We're teaming up with Twin Cities Film Fest to select 3 projects for a live in-person pitch session on October 17, 2026 at Twin Cities Film Fest, with online coaching from Working Artist Group to help you prepare.

Submit now
👉 seriesfest.com/pitch-a-thon-roadshow

Whether you live in Minnesota, your story is set there, or the state helped shape it, we especially encourage you to submit.

One winner will receive a badge to SeriesFest: Season 13 in Denver, CO (spring 2027).

08/12/2026

🎬 Minnesota documentary filmmakers—could your project Make the Cut?

The Make the Cut Award offers grant funding, a live pitch opportunity at the 2026 Twin Cities Film Fest, and guaranteed screening placement for the winner in 2027.

📅 Apply by August 15, 2026.

Learn more: https://medium.com//make-the-cut-award-seeks-minnesotas-next-great-documentary-filmmaker-079b1d6244c9

The Raymond J. Christensen Foundation and Twin Cities Film Fest are searching for an emerging Minnesota filmmaker with a powerful…