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Covid-19 Policy

In the interest of greater safety for our patrons and staff, effective September 3, 2021, MSP Film Society will require, at the time of entry, either proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination or negative results from a COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours of the screening. At home tests will not be accepted.

Proof of vaccination must:

• Be a hard copy or photo of a vaccination card, official immunization record from a healthcare provider or state department of health. Photos must show the entire front side of the card. If you’ve lost your vaccine card, click here and follow the instructions.
• Show that the vaccination regimen concluded at least 14 days before the date of the screening the patron plans to attend.
• Match holder’s state or federal photo ID

Results from a negative test may be digital or printed and must:

• Be from a test performed within 72 hours of the screening
• Be from a medical facility or pharmacy testing provider. At home tests will not be accepted.
• Match holder’s state or federal ID
• For patrons under the age of 12, a negative test result is accepted without photo ID

Refunds: Any ticket holder not meeting the above requirement(s) is eligible for a refund from MSP Film Society. Ticket holders must request a refund 24 hours before a screening.

Capacity: We have reduced seating capacity to ⅔ and limited ticket availability for all screenings and encourage social distancing in our theater.

Masks: MSP Film Society strongly recommends masks for all screenings regardless of vaccination status, unless actively eating or drinking.

Children: Unvaccinated youth under 12 may show a negative COVID-19 test as outlined above.

These policies apply only to MSP Film Society screenings at St. Anthony Main Theatre, and may not apply to patrons attending other screenings in the theater, or to theater staff.

About Us

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Founded in 1962, The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul (MSP Film) is Minnesota’s foremost film exhibition organization, and a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We bring the best of international and independent cinema to Minnesota audiences through the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, numerous niche film festivals and series, and daily programming 365-days a year.

We promote the art of film as a medium that fosters cross-cultural understanding, education, entertainment, and exploration. We offer audiences unique opportunities to experience the wealth of international cinema, to engage with and learn from visiting international filmmakers, and to come together and share these experiences as a community.

Our programming serves a growing membership base and diversifying audiences of 85,000+ annually.

MSP Film is best known for the annual centerpiece, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF). Presented every April, MSPIFF is the largest international arts event in the region, exhibiting more than 250+ films from some 70 countries each year and drawing growing audiences of nearly 50,000 in 2016.

All films are presented in their original language with English subtitles for non-English dialogue.

Our Mission

The Mission of MSP Film is to foster a knowledgeable and vibrant appreciation of the art of film and its power to unite, inform and transform individuals and communities.

Our mission is accomplished through a commitment to exhibiting the very best of new and classic local, domestic and international independent cinema. These notable award-winning films represent many perspectives and experiences and are, for the most part, simply not otherwise available to audiences in the region. And so, through the power of great cinema, we expose our audiences, in a unique way, to a rare mix of cultures, ideas, current affairs and notable filmmaking from around the world.

Our mission is carried out through the annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, regular special themed series, and daily screenings of new releases and classics from around the globe.

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