The MFF Pitch Competition is an annual competition takes place during the Minnesota Film Festival (MFF) March 19-23, 2025 in person at the Zeitgeist Arts Center in Duluth, MN, where emerging filmmakers from across the Midwest have ten minutes to pitch their next film concepts, or works-in-progress, for financial support to a panel of filmmakers and industry professionals. Free to attend, reserve your spot in advance.

Films created and supported by MN Media Arts School students.

Powerful performances and a look into the worlds around them.

Kick off the excitement of the Minnesota Film Festival with an exclusive pre-screening reception hosted by Minnesota Public Radio, The Current! Included with a ticket to the screening of Venus of Mars.

A transgender pioneer and her wife negotiate the frontiers of love and gender in Emily Goldberg’s award-winning 2003 documentary.

Films curated across the genre to make you laugh and shriek!

Venus is bringing her music talent back to her hometown of Duluth in this special performance.

Join us for Karaoke and dancing at The Flame (28 N 1st Ave W, Duluth, MN 55802) for a mid-week celebration of the festival! Free to attend!