October 15–24, 2026 · 17th Annual Festival
More than movies.
Make it an event.
Live pitches, filmmaker conversations, special screenings and memorable nights at the TCFF All About the Culture Lounge.
Festival highlights
Special events
Find something to experience before or after your next screening. Event admission and ticket details vary.
Live competition
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:15 PM
SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow
Watch creators pitch original series projects live to industry professionals and receive expert feedback.
Documentary showcase
Sat, Oct 24 · Edina Mann Theatre
Make the Cut Award Competition
Selected filmmakers pitch documentary projects for the opportunity to have their post-production costs fully funded.
Opening Night Spotlight
Thu, Oct 15 · 7:15 PM · Marcus West End
Wild Horse Nine
Open the festival with Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy following two CIA agents on a mission through 1973 Chile.
Lounge event
Fri, Oct 16 · 7 PM–Midnight
Industry Night
Meet film industry professionals and enjoy DJ Dime, hosted beverages and sponsor activations.
Lounge event
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30–9 PM
Mission: Pawssible
Meet puppies and kittens from The Bond Between during this special adoption event at the Festival Lounge.
Closing Night Spotlight
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:45 PM · Marcus West End
Not Dead Yet
Close the festival with this comedy-drama and an expected post-film discussion with actor Paul Raci.
Meet between the movies
TCFF All About the Culture Lounge
Make the lounge your meeting place for hosted beverages, music, networking and special nights. Free and open to the public during posted hours.
Oct 16
Industry Night · 7 PM–Midnight
Oct 22
Mission: Pawssible · 7:30–9 PM
Oct 24
Closing Night · 6 PM–Midnight
Your festival gathering place
Come for a film.
Stay for the connection.
1615 West End Blvd · St. Louis Park, MN
Plan your visit
Festival calendar
Explore festival events and screenings by day. This preview highlights one confirmed event; see the live calendar for the complete schedule.
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Sat, October 17 · Selected event highlight
2:15 PM
SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow
Live pitching competition
