Programs & Series
Annual Film Festivals
April 9-25, 2020
MSP Film Society presents the annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF), one of the largest and longest-running international film festivals in the country. Showcasing 250+ films, from over 70 countries, drawing in 50,000+ attendees!
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November 1-7, 2019
A showcase of Latin American and Ibero cinema, featuring a rich tapestry of films from across the globe by some of the world’s most acclaimed and emerging Spanish- and Portuguese-language filmmakers.
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July 12-18, 2019
A modern French cinema series curated by MSP Film Society and showcasing francophone narratives and documentaries from around the world, highlighting the ongoing importance of French-language cinema.
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June 7-11, 2019
Presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, Czech That Film is committed to exhibiting films that expose participants to Czech culture, and present inspired entertainment for all.
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August 15-18, 2019
MSP Film Society presents the annual MSP Iranian Film Festival, featuring acclaimed and award-winning new Iranian cinema, and presenting a variety of themes, genres, and perspectives of contemporary Iran.
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Year-Round Programming & Initiatives
Extraordinary foreign films, must-see American indies, and groundbreaking documentaries – MSP Film Society curates and exhibits the best new films from around the world year-round at the St. Anthony Main Theatre.
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Nextwave is a year-round initiative providing youth with opportunities to showcase their films in the Nextwave MSPIFF Competition, participate on youth selection teams and juries, and learn about and explore the world through cinema.
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Stage on Screen features the world’s finest performances from London’s National Theatre and various other acclaimed stages throughout the world, presented on-screen at the St. Anthony Main Theatre.
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A series of documentaries exclusively for U.S. cinemas, featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time.
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A monthly program of film screenings and thought-provoking post-film discussions at, and in collaboration with, the Capri Theater (2027 West Broadway) in North Minneapolis.
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Mind blowing contemporary and cult classic movies that remind you why sometimes it’s good to be afraid of the dark. Students receive a free one-year MSP Film Society Membership with the first-time purchase of a Dark Out ticket.
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Community Screen is an ongoing program of films selected and crowd sourced by YOU, our filmgoing neighbors. MSP Film Society has partnered with companies like Tugg and Gathr Films to present on-demand theatrical experiences.
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An entertaining and informative cinema class held on the 3rd Monday of each month. Featuring a rotating cast of film experts diving deep into a genre, technique, culture or auteur.
Women & Film is dedicated to showcasing work by women filmmakers from around the globe. More information coming soon!
Devised for inclusion and diversity initiatives, this series is a curated program of screenings and facilitated post-screening discussions highlighting a thought-provoking range of cultural perspectives and topics and designed to spark conversation.
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A curated a program of award-winning MN-made short films presented round-the-clock at the See 18 Film Screening Room in Concourse C at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport.
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Partnership & Hosted Events
September 26-29, 2019
The Arab Film Fest screens more than thirty contemporary films from Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as those from local Arab filmmakers.
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Monthly in 2019
The Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis / St. Paul, in partnership with MSP Film Society, presents the best of Italian cinema to the Twin Cities. 2019 will be a special edition celebrating the best movies of the past 10 years.
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2020 Date TBA
The Minnesota Cuba Committee, in partnership with MSP Film Society and the Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC), presents the Minnesota Cuban Film Festival. Discussions paired every screening.
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2020 Date TBA
MinnAnimate is a homegrown annual miniature Minnesota animation film festival.
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