The TCFF Film Fellows Program is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire up-and-coming collegiate level filmmakers during the 2026 Twin Cities Film Fest in October.
- Industry Night
- Filmmaker Brunch
- Film Screenings + Q&A’s
- Educational Panels & Workshops
- Industry Networking Opportunities
FilmFellows Application
Who
Any post-secondary university, college or tech school student currently enrolled or graduated in the last year who has taken classes or is majoring in some aspect of film. This includes directing, producing, cinematography, screenwriting, animation, editing, FX, etc.
When
Applications are now being accepted for the three-day immersive program, during the 2026 Twin Cities Film Fest.
Questions?
All questions should be directed to the TCFF Education Director, Charlotte Kodner. charlotte.kodner@twincitiesfilmfest.org
Our Current Film Fellows
Congratulations to our 2025 Film Fellows. Our 2026 Film Fellows will be selected/announced fall 2026.
Travis Alajoki
Minneapolis College
Carter Bain
Augsburg University
Jordan Carlson
Augsburg University
Adam Guinee
University of St Thomas
Paulnika Ke
U of M – Twin Cities
Reese Pesta
Metropolitan State University
Jose Popoca Palmas,
Augsburg University
Jonathan Presson
U of M
Hannah Ryan
St Cloud State University
CJ Vlach
U of M – Twin Cities
PawPaw Wah
U of M – Twin Cities
Amanda Wambeck
Augsburg University
Cooper Wood
University of St Thomas
Kyle Xiong
MN State University-Moorehead
Mentorship
Interested being a mentor or mentee? Check out our Mentorship Program?
