INDUSTRY CALENDAR
WHERE MINNESOTA’S PRODUCTION COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER
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Night School: The Great Dictator
Introducing Night School, MSP Film’s new monthly repertory series exploring film history and form. Local experts heighten our appreciation of cinema as an art form, social institution, and object of study.
Cinema Ecclesia: All the President’s Men
Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, whose investigation into a seemingly minor break-in uncovers the sprawling Watergate scandal.
MinnAnimate 2026
MinnAnimate is an annual animation festival that emphasizes locally and regionally made animation. The event brings together animators of all disciplines and experience levels.
Bread Crumbs: A Staged Reading
The Oxford Comma Film Cooperative invites you to a special event - Bread Crumbs: A Staged Reading. A new feature-length screenplay written by our frequent collaborator Erin Pecha.
Uptown Movie Club: The Condor Daughter
The Condor Daughter (La Hija Condor) had its world premier at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and we are so grateful to be able to share it with the Uptown Movie Club!
Twin Cities Arab Film Festival
The TCAFF screens contemporary and classic dramas, comedies, documentaries, short films, and experimental video projects, made by filmmakers from countries including Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Iran, Algeria, and Morocco.
Scream It Off Screen
"Minnesota Nice" is sent packing at the monthly event where independent short filmmakers are left celebrated or humiliated by the power of mob rule!
Cine Latino Film Festival
The 14th Annual Cine Latino Film Festival returns to The Main Cinema from October 7–11, with five days and nights of film screenings, fiestas, flamenco dancing, food trucks, visiting filmmakers, family activities, and more!
Twin Cities Film Fest 2026
TCFF is one of the country’s premiere celebrations of independent cinema, serving as both a regional showcase for the year's most accomplished independent films and a prominent stage that puts independent art and artists in the spotlight.
48 Hour Film Horror Project - Premiere Screenings
We are proud to announce the ghoulish return of the 48 Hour Film Project HORROR EDITION - back in Minneapolis after a decade long hiatus!
48 Hour Film Horror Project - Awards Ceremony
We are proud to announce the ghoulish return of the 48 Hour Film Project HORROR EDITION - back in Minneapolis after a decade long hiatus!
Midnight Mayhem: From Beyond
The team that brought you the horror masterpiece Re-Animator followed it up one year later with another H.P. Lovecraft-inspired body horror classic From Beyond.
MN Films at the Fair!
Square Lake Film & Music is beyond excited to present five nights of Minnesota-made film & animation at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair on August 28, 29 & September 4-6.
Scream It Off Screen
"Minnesota Nice" is sent packing at the monthly event where independent short filmmakers are left celebrated or humiliated by the power of mob rule!
Stepping Into the Unknown: Films from the Bob Dylan Center
Spanning decades and musical styles, this far-ranging one-hour program of short films and videos from the Bob Dylan Archive features rare and previously unreleased clips of Dylan on stage and in the studio.
Special Screening of Eric Anfinson Film at the Austin ArtWorks Festival
Everyone is invited to a special screening of BODY OF WORK at the Austin ArtWorks Festival, at the historic Paramount Theatre. This is a special sneak preview into the documentary film that is being created on the life and art of Eric Anfinson, who is an Austin native.
MN Films at the Fair!
Square Lake Film & Music is beyond excited to present five nights of Minnesota-made film & animation at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair on August 28, 29 & September 4-6.
CineUp Summer BBQ with ARRI
Join CineMechanics and ARRI for brats, hands-on demos, and a chance to connect with filmmakers, camera crews, and others from across Minnesota’s film community.
MN WIFT Coffee Connection
Join us for our next Coffee Connection! Whether you’re a member or not, come grab a coffee, meet fellow Minnesota industry pros, and make some new connections.
Screenwriters’ Workshop: Summer Short Film Showcase
Pull up a lawn chair and enjoy a slew of short films written, directed, or produced by fellow members. Snacks, prize raffles, trivia and a short Q&A to accompany the films!
North Star Film Festival Kickoff Picnic - Day 2
Join us for a casual BBQ/picnic-style kickoff gathering for the upcoming North Star Film Festival season!
IF I TELL YOU (formerly BOUNDARY WATERS) Film Premiere
Support a Minnesota produced feature's theatrical release!
Nice Moves: Grants Panel
Join us for a virtual panel where we’ll discuss how to secure grant funding for animated projects. We’ll hear from artists who’ve received grants and professionals who work with granting institutions.
Uptown Movie Club: Blade Runner
The Uptown Movie Club is a space to connect with neighbors, support local cinema and surrounding businesses.
Inaugural Mixer for MPLS Horror 48 Hour Film Project
Celebrate the first day of open registration and join us for our first ever mixer for the Minneapolis 48 Hour Film Project - Horror Edition!
The Crewsaide: On The Slate
We are hosting a virtual session for local filmmakers, producers, and crew to share ideas, discuss active projects, and build stronger connections across Minnesota.
Cinema Ecclesia: Hiroshima Mon Amour
Alain Resnais’ Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) is a haunting meditation on memory, trauma, and the impossibility of forgetting.
Film Fundamentals Workshop
A 3-day intensive workshop on the craft of acting for film, television and commercials.
TCFF Film Industry Speed Networking
Whether you're a director, producer, writer, actor, cinematographer, gaffer, makeup artist, editor, composer, or work in any area of film, this event is for you!
The Room 21st Anniversary with Greg Sestero Live!
Meet Mark himself — Greg Sestero — star of the cult film, The Room, and New York Times best-selling author of the Oscar-nominated film, The Disaster Artist — when he comes to The Parkway for a special 21st anniversary screening of The Room, featuring a live script reading and Q&A.
Super Troopers 3 Post-Film Q&A with Marisa Coughlan
Attend the Super Troopers 3 screening on Saturday, August 8 at 6:15 pm and enjoy a post-film Q&A with actress, Marisa Coughlan!
CatVideoFest 2026
The title says it all. CatVideoFest 2026 is a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. Plus, every ticket supports local shelters!
Write Your Screenplay
Having trouble starting or following through with your screenplay? Need a structured environment to get you writing? Then this class is for you!
Scream It Off Screen
"Minnesota Nice" is sent packing at the monthly event where independent short filmmakers are left celebrated or humiliated by the power of mob rule!
Jerome Foundation x The Crewsaide Webinar
Registration is open for an upcoming virtual session hosted by Jerome Foundation. We will be going inside The Crewsaide to demonstrate how the platform connects local film talent, streamlines crew discovery, and supports independent media makers across Minnesota.