2025 Twin Cities Film Fest
Sweet 16 Never Looked So Cinematic!
Join us October 16–25, 2025 as the Twin Cities Film Fest celebrates 16 years of storytelling, community, and cinematic excellence! This milestone year promises bold new voices, unforgettable screenings, and events that honor the filmmakers, audiences, and supporters who’ve shaped our journey.
Exciting news: This year, we’re expanding! In addition to Marcus West End Cinema, screenings and events will now also take place at Edina Mann Theatre, giving you more ways to experience the magic of the festival.
Whether you’ve been with us since year one or this is your first fest, our Sweet 16 will be one to remember.
Passes are now live and available for purchase! Enjoy an Early Bird rate at 16% off all passes (excluding spotlight) until September 12, 2025 in honor of our Sweet 16!
Locations
Marcus West End Cinema
1625 West End Blvd. St Louis Park, MN 55416
Edina Mann Theatre
3911 W 50th St, Edina MN 55424
Festival Tickets
Spotlight in-person: $30
General in-person: $15
Online: $10
NOTE: Select online and in-person films are free.
Festival Passes
Streams Pass: All online films
Silver Pass: 5 GA tickets
Gold Pass: 8 GA tickets
Platinum Pass: 12 GA tickets
Spotlight Pass: 6 Spotlight tickets
Festival Lounge
The 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest Lounge will be located at the Shops at West End in St Louis Park, nextdoor to Marcus West End Cinema. Attendees and guests can stop in before or after a film to network, enjoy hosted beverages, snacks, entertainments, music, sponsor activations, and more! Each night has something a little different, fun, and exciting going on!
Thank you to our 2025 TCFF beverage, and in-kind sponsors: Anheuser Busch/Stella, Monster Energy, BLNCD, Park Tavern, Total Wine & More. More to be announced.
Festival Educational Panels
Sign up to several educational panels occurring during the first Saturday and Sunday of the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest! Additional information to come fall 2025.
Thank you to Raymond J. Christensen, and Augsburg University for sponsoring the 2025 TCFF educational panels.
Our Series
Films are categorized in several different series.
CHANGEMAKER
This series includes films devoted to addressing a particular topic in the world each year. This year, the Changemaker Series will focus on domestic abuse, showcasing films that confront the realities of abuse, honor the resilience of survivors, and encourage dialogue around prevention, support, and change.
CODE RED
The CODE RED Series features powerful, emotionally eye-opening documentaries that confront the urgent realities of climate change. From the coal industry to the depths of the ocean, these films uncover the many layers of our changing world—sparking awareness, reflection, and action.
HER
The HER Series celebrates films by women, about women, for women, highlighting stories that inspire empowerment both within the film industry and beyond. From personal journeys of love, loss, and resilience to tales of triumph and discovery, these films showcase the full spectrum of women’s experiences—sparking conversation, connection, and change.
EMPOWER
The EMPOWER Series showcases films and documentaries by BIPOC filmmakers, highlighting powerful stories that illuminate the challenges, triumphs, and resilience of communities of color. These films invite audiences to engage with pressing social issues, celebrate extraordinary individual journeys, and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of equality.
OUT
The OUT Series features films that celebrate LGBTQ+ stories and voices. From heartfelt documentaries exploring the journey of coming out and confronting inequality, to hilarious comedies and everything in between, these films highlight the diversity, resilience, and joy of LGBTQ+ experiences.
BLACK ON SCREEN
The BLACK ON SCREEN Series features films by Black filmmakers that tell powerful stories of Black lives, celebrate culture and identity, and highlight the triumphs and challenges of the community. These films aim to inspire, empower, and foster understanding while addressing racial disparities.
MN-Connected
The MN-Connected Series showcases films with strong Minnesota ties—whether filmed in the state, produced or directed by a Minnesotan, or featuring a native Minnesotan in a lead role. Celebrate the creativity and stories coming out of Minnesota and see the talent our state has to offer!
Studio
The Studio Films series features award-winning contenders and highly anticipated releases from major studios. Experience these films on the big screen before they hit theaters, and be among the first to see the next wave of cinematic hits.
