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43rd edition
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Minneapolis, United States
April 2025 (MSPIFF44)
Approximately 2 weeks
About Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Founded in 1981, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) is the flagship program of The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul and the largest film event in the Upper Midwest, drawing 40,000+ attendees. 200+ films from 70+ countries.
Festival details
Location
The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN · Minneapolis, United States
Scope
International
Focus
International · Documentary · Independent · Shorts · Scandinavian Cinema · Minnesota Filmmakers
Duration
Approximately 2 weeks
Founded
1981
Awards
Juried Emerging Filmmaker Award
Emerging filmmakers.
Juried Documentary Award
Top documentary.
Juried Shorts Award
Top shorts.
Audience Choice - Fiction Feature
Audience-voted.
Audience Choice - Documentary Feature
Audience-voted.
Special programs
200+ film screenings
Main program.
Industry panels
Professional panels.
Minnesota Made
Local filmmaker series.
Author events
Q&As with filmmakers.
Emerging Filmmaker Competition
Emerging filmmakers competition.
For filmmakers
Screening eligibility
Via MSP Film Society.
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