What are the dates for the 2024 Minnesota Film Festival?
The 3rd Annual Minnesota Film Festival will be held in-person April 3 - April 7, 2024.
What can I expect at the Minnesota Film Festival?
Feature Films, Short Films, the Pitch Competition, Panels, and events! To have complete access to the festival, consider an All Access Pass for $75.
What is the MFF Pitch Competition?
The MFF Pitch Competition is an annual competition where emerging filmmakers from across the Midwest have ten minutes to pitch their next film production for financial support. Participants present their concepts or works in progress to a panel of judges composed of filmmakers and industry professionals, who will offer constructive feedback to all participants. To participate you can either watch in the audience or submit to the Pitch Competition HERE.
When will passes and ticket packs go on sale?
Festival badges and individual screening tickets are on sale now! Visit the badges page to purchase yours today!
How do I use my pass?
To reserve tickets with your pass, sign into your account with your Pass Number/Email Address and password. Once signed in, browse the films and reserve your films via PASS REDEMPTION. Add to cart and remember to checkout!
Where will films be screened?
All films will be screened at the Zeitgeist Arts Building in Duluth, MN. 222 East Superior Street, Duluth MN 55802. There are three theaters in the space.
Tickets are sold out. Now what?!
The rush line! When a film is sold out, we will then start the rush line. It’s first come first serve in person. Anyone late to a screening risks the chance of their ticket being sold to the rush line 10 minutes after the start of the screening.
I'm a student, what can I get?
Students have access to a discounted general ticket of $12 or All Access Pass for $25. Please provide a student ID at the box office and when picking up student passes.
Will films have subtitles?
All non-English language films will have English subtitles.
Where can I pick up my festival badge?
Badges will be available for pick up at our festival Welcome and Information table in the Zeitgeist Atrium (the main floor lobby in our arts building) during the following times below:
Wednesday, April 3rd - 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 4th - 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Friday, April 5th - 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Saturday, April 6th - 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday, April 7th - 10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Please note, after these hours badges will be available for pick up at our Zinema box office each evening (also the movie theater concessions counter).
Do I still need a ticket as a badge holder?
Yes, badge holders will still need to reserve a seat to each screening or event you wish to attend. We strongly recommend booking online ahead of time to guarantee a seat and reduce wait times at the box office.
To reserve your seat, visit our 2024 Minnesota Film Festival page and select a film or event you’d like to see. A pop-up dialog will ask “Are you a Passholder? Click yes to enter your pass number." Click YES, and log in with your pass number . If a pop up box does not appear you can always sign in by clicking the "Sign In" tab or the person icon at the top of the page.
Once you are signed in, the system will recognize you as a badge holder and offer you a "$0 Badge Redemption" ticket for each film/event. Select the film or event you wish to attend, click "Reserve Tickets," select the "$0 Badge Redemption" ticket price, and add to your cart. Once you have selected all the films/events you wish to book at that time, follow the prompts to check out.
You can also visit the box office in person during festival week or before a screening to reserve your complimentary seat with your badge. Just share your name with a box office staff person and they will assist you.