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Orange Is the New Black’ star Laverne Cox is coming to the Twin Cities Film Fest
This morning, the Twin Cities Film Fest announced its grand finale events, which will include a visit from Orange Is the New Black star/trans activist Laverne Cox. She’ll be in town at the end of the month to walk the red carpet for the screenings of two movies featured at the fest.Free CeCe! Free CeCe! is a ... Read more
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Blood Stripe’ tells the powerful story of one woman’s struggle with post-war PTSD
From Minnesota’s Northwoods comes a searing portrayal of a female soldier who, after returning from Afghanistan, struggles to deal with the crippling effects of PTSD. “It’s a story ripe to be told,” says Remy Auberjonois, an actor best known for roles in Mad Men and Weeds. He’s making his directorial debut with Blood Stripe. “There ... Read more
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Introducing TCFF screenings at IFP MN in St. Paul
For the first time in its seven-year history, the Twin Cities Film Fest has expanded its programming to an additional screening venue in Saint Paul. With the support of IFP-MN, we are pleased to feature six screenings at the new IFP-MN offices (550 Vandalia Street #120) from Thursday, October 20, through Saturday, October 22. Check ... Read more
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[Star Tribune] At 7 years young, Twin Cities Film Fest is a must-see
How does a scrappy little film festival become a regional tradition in less than a decade? The seven-year-old Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF), an annual October gala in St. Louis Park’s Showplace Icon multiplex, expects about 15,000 attendees over the next 11 days. Executive Director Jatin Setia credits the success to innovative programming, a solid ... Read more
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Spotlight on the eclectic indie films playing at TCFF 2016
The 11-day film festivities begins tomorrow! This will mark my seventh year blogging for Twin Cities Film Fest and it just keeps getting better and better. TCFF has made its home at Kerasotes ShowPlace ICON Theatres in St. Louis Park, and this year TCFF will also feature a second screening series at the IFP Theater in St. Paul. ... Read more
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Telluride and Toronto: 12 New Movies Every Film Buff Is Buzzing About — Including 3 You’ll Be Able to See at October’s Twin Cities Film Fest!
Leaves have started changing colors, a briskness has creeped into the wind and the sun seems to be inching lower in the horizon by the day. Hot, lazy summer days recede into memory, even though remnants of those mini-donuts I ate at the State Fair seem to linger indefinitely. And although I acknowledge the passing ... Read more
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Film Panel: Sound or Absence Thereof
FILM PANEL: Sound or Absence Thereof PANELISTS ANNOUNCED SOON! RSVP on Facebook A discussion with audio professionals on the impact sound or the absence thereof has on a film and its audience. ***Subscribe to Twin Cities Film Fest events here: facebook.com/TwinCitiesFilmFest/events ** Download the Educational Events Guide: bit.ly/tcffeducates16 ### During the festival, Twin Cities Film Fest will host panels ... Read more
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Film Panel: Directing the Story
FILM PANEL: Directing the Story Saturday, October 22nd • 11:00am – 12:30pm TCFF Lounge – 1658 West End Blvd A discussion on the challenges director’s face when leading a production. RSVP on Facebook Panelists: Ali Selim PJ Letofsky Kiersten Dunbar Chace Pat Proft Moderator: Craig Lawrence Rice ***Subscribe to Twin Cities Film Fest events here: facebook.com/TwinCitiesFilmFest/events ** ... Read more
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Filmmaker Workshop: Production Assistant
FILMMAKER WORKSHOP: Production Assistant Workshop Hosted by the MN Film & TV Board Secrets to Being a Great PA The focus of the Secrets to Being a Great PA workshop is to give people who are relatively inexperienced PA’s, those considering working as a PA, or those PA’s who want to sharpen their skills an ... Read more
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Industry Night
Join us for an exciting event and announcement of our upcoming education programs! RSVP: bit.ly/tcff-industry16 FREE w/ Ticket Stub or $10 at Door Share the Facebook Event ***Subscribe to Twin Cities Film Fest events here: facebook.com/TwinCitiesFilmFest/events ** Download the Educational Events Guide: bit.ly/tcffeducates16 ### During the festival, Twin Cities Film Fest will host panels featuring several celebrated film professionals. ... Read more
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Film Panel: Minnesota Made
FILM PANEL: Minnesota Made Saturday, October 22nd • 1:00pm – 2:30pm TCFF Lounge – 1658 West End Blvd A discussion with some Minnesota filmmakers and art organizations on the state of the Minnesota film industry. RSVP on Facebook Panelists: David Anderson Jessica Bergren Lucinda Winter Deacon Warner Moderator: Kelly Gilpatrick ***Subscribe to Twin Cities Film ... Read more
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Filmmaker Workshops: Creating a Film with Apple
FILMMAKER WORKSHOPS: Creating a Film with Apple Apple has a series of workshops designed to empower you to create a film from start to finish. In each session you will receive hands-on training and tips with professionals in the industry, focused around writing, shooting, scoring, special effects and editing. The tools are ready for you ... Read more
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Filmmaker Workshops: Creating a Film with Apple
FILMMAKER WORKSHOPS: Creating a Film with Apple Apple has a series of workshops designed to empower you to create a film from start to finish. In each session you will receive hands-on training and tips with professionals in the industry, focused around writing, shooting, scoring, special effects and editing. The tools are ready for you ... Read more
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TCFF Special Screening: Spotlight: ‘The Trouble With the Truth’ + Interview with writer/director Jim Hemphill
Post by: Ruth Maramis Just a month away until the film festivities begin, Twin Cities Film Fest is hosting a Minnesota theatrical premiere of the indie drama The Trouble With The Truth. Starring Minnesota native, Lea Thompson and written and directed by Minnesota native, Jim Hemphill. Both Ms. Thompson and Mr. Hemphill will be present for a ... Read more
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The Streaming Future Is Here..
The Streaming Future Is Here: 6 Over-the-Top Services That Are Changing the Rules of Film Distribution By: Holly Roberts Going to the movies. There is the romantic perspective: watching the lights and action in a darkened movie palace, each second of flicker overflowing with 24 frames of images, elevating a group of strangers into a ... Read more
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Indie Spotlight: I Am Not A Serial Killer (2016) & interview w/ casting director Kirsten Gregerson
Post by Ruth Maramis (FlixChatter Blog) I first heard about this project last year when my friend and fellow Twin Cities Film Fest staff member Kirsten Gregerson mentioned it to me. She had worked as a casting director for the independent thriller, director by Irish filmmaker Billy O’Brien, with Christopher Lloyd and Max Records (from Where ... Read more
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Oscar Review from the TCFF Perspective
Oscar Review from the TCFF Perspective Gregory Klimowicz As they begin scouting their 2016 lineup, the top programmers at the Twin Cities Film Fest know they have a high bar to hit, if they’re going to match the accolades and excitement of their 2015 run. Just a couple months ago, during the 88 th Academy ... Read more
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The Oscar Goes To..
And The Oscar Goes To … Mike Augustyniak and Natalie Nyhus chat with Twin Cities Film Fest’s Executive Director Jatin Setia (4:15). WCCO Saturday Morning – February 27, 2016
