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What’s coming up on Day 2 of TCFF15
TCFF15 is underway! Welcome to Day Two of our 11-Day film fest. Here is a peak at what we have in store. Brand of Robbers, a historical thriller, starring Hannibal Buress, is a modern day retelling of Mark Twain’s iconic books, BAND OF ROBBERS is a comedic adventure that re-imagines the characters as grown men, ... Read more
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Spotlight on seven great documentaries – and they’re all playing at TCFF 2015
Can’t believe Festival Week is upon us, woo hoo!! This Wednesday, TCFF kicks off 11 days filled with cinematic festivities: 120+ films, film educational events & fun mixers every single night. From today all the way until Halloween, SHOWPLACE ICON THEATRE is THE place to be for film lovers in the Upper Midwest! Have you gotten your tickets yet? They are selling ... Read more
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Top Films to See at the Twin Cities Film Fest – Star Tribune
OCTOBER 18, 2015 — 2:00PM A24 FILMSBrie Larson and Jacob Tremblay in “Room.” The sixth edition of the glitzy, studio-centered festival will run Oct. 21-31 at the ShowPlace Icon Theatre in St. Louis Park. It includes national and international screenings, live musical performances, red carpet galas, cocktail mixers, panel discussions and special events. The full ... Read more
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Minnesota Native John Hawkes to Receive Award At Twin Cities Film Fest
FOE KILLER FILMSJohn Hawkes (shown with Dichen Lachman) plays an L.A. private eye haunted by his past in “Too Late,” which brings him to the Twin Cities Film Fest next Monday. Despite accolades for his film work, Minnesota native John Hawkes keeps a low profile. Before a rare local appearance, he talked about dark roles ... Read more
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Twin Cities-based Filmmaker Loved Shooting Jug Band Movie in Bemidji
SUBMITTED PHOTO Anne Baggenstoss, of Blackduck, on her daily pilgrimage to the famous “Cherry and Spoon” sculpture near Loring Park in Minneapolis. Anne is a self-proclaimed “Spoon Wizard” and co-founder of the Yoga Jug Benders. ‘We kept finding ourselves in Bemidji’: Twin Cities-based filmmaker loved shooting jug band movie in First City on the Mississippi ... Read more
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TCFF 2015: Opening Night – Wed, Oct 21, 2015
It’s hard to believe that it is already time for this years film fest! Here is a look at what is happening on TCFF15 Opening Night Opening Night Films A New High 5:30 PM Purchase Tickets Room 8:00 PM Purchase Tickets Events, Mixers, & Red Carpets As always the TCFF Red Carpet is open ... Read more
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Through the Eyes of TCFF’s Artistic Director – Fave Films of TCFF15 (part 1)
I thought I would take a moment to share some of my absolute favorite films of TCFF2015. One of the things that we, at Twin Cities Film Fest, pride ourselves on is finding great films with weird names that we know you would absolutely LOVE if you take the risk and buy a ticket. Here is part 1 ... Read more
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Documentaries, short films featured at TCFF in St. Louis Park
Published October 15, 2015 at 1:56 pm Fans of real-life drama and short films will have no shortage of options at this year’s Twin Cities Film Fest, set Oct. 21-31 at the ShowPlace ICON Theatre in St. Louis Park. This is the first time in the festival’s six years that the event will open and ... Read more
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Ready for the Big Screen – Rosemount Town Pages
Ben Zschunke takes a moment to pose with members of his cast and crew during the shooting of his first feature film, “The Polar Bear Club.” Zschunke is standing fourth from the left. By Jennifer Steichen on October 15, 2015 R 6:00am What started as the image of a person’s foot in the snow is ... Read more
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Counting down to TCFF 2015 – The MNConnected films I can’t wait to see
In exactly a week, the film festivities at Twin Cities Film Festival will commence! Eleven days, 120+ films including shorts and documentaries. This year’s festival features top films from celebrated national and international filmmakers as well as new faces and Minnesota talent. I love that there’s something for everyone in the lineup. Whatever your favorite genre is, you’ll find something ... Read more
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In Upcoming Film Fest, 40+ Movies Have Minnesota Connections
MNPOST By Pamela Espeland | 10/13/15 Alcon Entertainment “The 33,” starring Antonio Banderas and Juliette Binoche, is featured in the Twin Cities Film Fest. Truly, we live in a land of 10,000 film festivals. Although the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) won’t come back around until April 2016 (for you calendar markers, that’s ... Read more
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Litchfield Native’s Film Premieres at Twin Cities Film Fest
October 8, 2015 Crowrivermedia.com Litchfield native Justin Mickelson produced the film project “The Dust Storm,” which will premiere at the Twin Cities Film Festival at 9:15 p.m. Oct. 24. “Dust Storm” is a film broken musician, Brennan, who becomes reunited with “the Girl” who broke his heart. Now, for one weekend in the city’s music scene, ... Read more
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Film by Crown College Professor to Premiere at Twin Cities Film Fest
Nickolaus Swedlund, Assistant Professor of Communications at Crown College, will have his first full-length feature film screened at the 2015 Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) later this month. Considered one of the most prominent film festivals in the Midwest, TCFF highlights independent films that have achieved exceptional visual storytelling. The festival will be held October ... Read more
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CBS Minnesota – TCFF Boasts More MN-Connections, Broader Line-Up
Jonathon Sharp Jonathon Sharp is a web producer and blogger at WCCO.com. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The sixth annual Twin Cities Film Fest is boasting a broader line-up this year, featuring more movies with Minnesota connections, more documentaries and more features from filmmakers around the world. The festival runs from Oct. 21 to Oct. 31 at ... Read more
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Podcast – Joan of Art – Jug Band Hokum
For episode 11 Joan interviews Jack Norton and Brooklynd Turner, director and star of the new feature length documentary “Jug Band Hokum” which premieres at the Twin Cities Film Fest on October 23! https://www.spreaker.com/user/sbarnard4/joan-of-art-ep11-jug-band-hokum
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Twin Cities Film Fest Announces It’s 2015 Lineup
Sun Sailor Published September 29, 2015 at 4:19 pm By Jason Jenkins The Twin Cities Film Fest has announced its lineup for 2015 festival, which will be held Oct. 21-31 at the Kerasotes ShowPlace IOCN at The Shops at West End in St. Louis Park. The 11-day festival features top films from celebrated national and ... Read more
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Twin Cities Film Fest & Studio 120 Partnership – September 28th, 2015
This year The ADS Group and Studio 120 became a sponsor for the TCFF (Twin Cities Film Fest), Insiders Series. The Insider Series is an event held at the University Club in St. Paul once a month. The event enables film talent found in Minnesota to showcase their work in front of a live audience. ... Read more
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Star Tribune – Artcetera – September 29th, 2015
Two of the area’s top film festivals prepare to run side by side this October John Harkes will present his latest feature at this year’s Twin Cities Film Fest.. Photo: Foe Killer Films St. Louis Park’s twin annual movie jubilees have announced their fall schedules. Each one, as usual, is nifty in its own way. The ... Read more
