FilmNorth
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Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, FilmNorth’s mission is to empower artists to tell their stories, launch and sustain successful careers, and advance The North as a leader in the national network of independent filmmakers. www.filmnorth.org
STARTS THURSDAY AT THE BILL POHLAD CINEMA AT #FILMNORTH
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, presented by Vimeo, is a dynamic showcase of seven standout short films from this year’s Festival, including two Festival Award–winning titles. Info & tickets: filmnorth.org/event/2025-s...
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, presented by Vimeo, is a dynamic showcase of seven standout short films from this year’s Festival, including two Festival Award–winning titles. Info & tickets: filmnorth.org/event/2025-s...
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
STARTS THURSDAY AT THE BILL POHLAD CINEMA AT #FILMNORTH
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, presented by Vimeo, is a dynamic showcase of seven standout short films from this year’s Festival, including two Festival Award–winning titles. Info & tickets: filmnorth.org/event/2025-s...
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, presented by Vimeo, is a dynamic showcase of seven standout short films from this year’s Festival, including two Festival Award–winning titles. Info & tickets: filmnorth.org/event/2025-s...
Working producer Laura Fries provides filmmakers a basic understanding of the budgeting process for short films, including how to create a budgeting schedule and how to use it to develop a detailed line by line budget for your short.
filmnorth.org/budgeting
#FilmNorth #filmnorthcourses #filmbudget
filmnorth.org/budgeting
#FilmNorth #filmnorthcourses #filmbudget
November 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Working producer Laura Fries provides filmmakers a basic understanding of the budgeting process for short films, including how to create a budgeting schedule and how to use it to develop a detailed line by line budget for your short.
filmnorth.org/budgeting
#FilmNorth #filmnorthcourses #filmbudget
filmnorth.org/budgeting
#FilmNorth #filmnorthcourses #filmbudget
The free DaVinci Resolve editing software's capabilities rival industry standards like Avid and Premiere, and Resolve’s color correction tools are not only highly advanced but also more intuitive compared to other alternatives. filmnorth.org/courses
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #davinciresolve
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #davinciresolve
November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The free DaVinci Resolve editing software's capabilities rival industry standards like Avid and Premiere, and Resolve’s color correction tools are not only highly advanced but also more intuitive compared to other alternatives. filmnorth.org/courses
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #davinciresolve
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #davinciresolve
Set decorator/art department professional Dena Allen provides an in-depth look into the roles and responsibilities of the art department in the production of film, television, and commercials. filmnorth.org/art-department
#artdepartment #setdecoration #filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
#artdepartment #setdecoration #filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
November 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Set decorator/art department professional Dena Allen provides an in-depth look into the roles and responsibilities of the art department in the production of film, television, and commercials. filmnorth.org/art-department
#artdepartment #setdecoration #filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
#artdepartment #setdecoration #filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
In this immersive course with sound designer Mike Hallenbeck, we'll investigate the purpose and function of sound design in film through demonstrations, discussion, and a hands-on project. STARTS TUESDAY. More info and registration: filmnorth.org/sound
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
October 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
In this immersive course with sound designer Mike Hallenbeck, we'll investigate the purpose and function of sound design in film through demonstrations, discussion, and a hands-on project. STARTS TUESDAY. More info and registration: filmnorth.org/sound
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
This 2-part online workshop with MOLLIE GOLDSTEIN, ACE (NOT OKAY; DICKINSON; PALENDROMES) is for directors who want to build a strong, collaborative relationship with their editor and get the most out of this critical, intimate, and often-overlooked collaboration.
filmnorth.org/filmmaker-de...
filmnorth.org/filmmaker-de...
October 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This 2-part online workshop with MOLLIE GOLDSTEIN, ACE (NOT OKAY; DICKINSON; PALENDROMES) is for directors who want to build a strong, collaborative relationship with their editor and get the most out of this critical, intimate, and often-overlooked collaboration.
filmnorth.org/filmmaker-de...
filmnorth.org/filmmaker-de...
Join us November 23rd for a live recording of SongWriter, the podcast that turns stories into songs! A fundraiser for FilmNorth, the show will feature a story from local filmmaker Ali Selim and a brand new song from Carla Kihlstedt. Seating is limited! Info & tickets: bit.ly/46xC9QT
October 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Join us November 23rd for a live recording of SongWriter, the podcast that turns stories into songs! A fundraiser for FilmNorth, the show will feature a story from local filmmaker Ali Selim and a brand new song from Carla Kihlstedt. Seating is limited! Info & tickets: bit.ly/46xC9QT
Learn how to craft, capture, and convey powerful, real stories from the ground up—starting with the spark of an idea to finishing a polished final product for screening or distribution.
bit.ly/3INt4tX
#FilmNorthCourses #MNfilm #documentary #documentaryfilm #film #indiefilm #findyourvoice
bit.ly/3INt4tX
#FilmNorthCourses #MNfilm #documentary #documentaryfilm #film #indiefilm #findyourvoice
October 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Learn how to craft, capture, and convey powerful, real stories from the ground up—starting with the spark of an idea to finishing a polished final product for screening or distribution.
bit.ly/3INt4tX
#FilmNorthCourses #MNfilm #documentary #documentaryfilm #film #indiefilm #findyourvoice
bit.ly/3INt4tX
#FilmNorthCourses #MNfilm #documentary #documentaryfilm #film #indiefilm #findyourvoice
Discover the art of storytelling through film in this hands-on introductory course. Instructor Pete McCauley teaches the essential skills and techniques behind effective filmmaking—from scripting and storyboarding to producing, directing, shooting, and editing. filmnorth.org/cinema-production
September 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Discover the art of storytelling through film in this hands-on introductory course. Instructor Pete McCauley teaches the essential skills and techniques behind effective filmmaking—from scripting and storyboarding to producing, directing, shooting, and editing. filmnorth.org/cinema-production
#FilmNorth's fall in-person and online beginning to advanced level courses and workshops begin early October. Check out our diverse schedule at filmnorth.org/courses.
September 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
#FilmNorth's fall in-person and online beginning to advanced level courses and workshops begin early October. Check out our diverse schedule at filmnorth.org/courses.
We're proud to present a free screening of the documentary CHASING CHASING AMY, directed by Sav Rodgers this Friday evening (9/12) at 7pm at the Bill Pohlad Cinema at #FilmNorth, 2441 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN. Director present - Q&A to follow. RSVP REQUIRED HERE: filmnorth.org/chasing
September 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We're proud to present a free screening of the documentary CHASING CHASING AMY, directed by Sav Rodgers this Friday evening (9/12) at 7pm at the Bill Pohlad Cinema at #FilmNorth, 2441 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN. Director present - Q&A to follow. RSVP REQUIRED HERE: filmnorth.org/chasing
#FilmNorth's fall in-person and online beginning to advanced level courses and workshops begin early October. Check out our diverse schedule at filmnorth.org/courses.
#filmnorthcourses #film #mnfilm #indiefilm #filmmaking #documentary #screenwriting #editing #cinematography #findyourvoice
#filmnorthcourses #film #mnfilm #indiefilm #filmmaking #documentary #screenwriting #editing #cinematography #findyourvoice
September 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
#FilmNorth's fall in-person and online beginning to advanced level courses and workshops begin early October. Check out our diverse schedule at filmnorth.org/courses.
#filmnorthcourses #film #mnfilm #indiefilm #filmmaking #documentary #screenwriting #editing #cinematography #findyourvoice
#filmnorthcourses #film #mnfilm #indiefilm #filmmaking #documentary #screenwriting #editing #cinematography #findyourvoice
Join Seed&Spark and #FilmNorth for the Minneapolis Creative Sustainability Summit on September 13! This FREE one-day educational event is focused on bringing the local independent film community together and thriving as a storyteller living in the Midwest. Info & RSVP: bit.ly/466uzva
September 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join Seed&Spark and #FilmNorth for the Minneapolis Creative Sustainability Summit on September 13! This FREE one-day educational event is focused on bringing the local independent film community together and thriving as a storyteller living in the Midwest. Info & RSVP: bit.ly/466uzva
We’re thrilled to share that #FilmNorth member and 2024 McKnight Media Artist Fellow Sergio Mata’u Rapu has been awarded a Special Project Grant from the Princess Grace Foundation for his latest documentary project, Reclaiming Rapa Nui.
August 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We’re thrilled to share that #FilmNorth member and 2024 McKnight Media Artist Fellow Sergio Mata’u Rapu has been awarded a Special Project Grant from the Princess Grace Foundation for his latest documentary project, Reclaiming Rapa Nui.
Applications are open for the 2025 #FilmNorth Inclusive & Socially Conscious Filmmaking Lab, a free virtual course that helps filmmakers at any stage of their career practice greater inclusive and socially responsible filmmaking and become leaders of change in our field. FilmNorth.org/inclusive
August 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Applications are open for the 2025 #FilmNorth Inclusive & Socially Conscious Filmmaking Lab, a free virtual course that helps filmmakers at any stage of their career practice greater inclusive and socially responsible filmmaking and become leaders of change in our field. FilmNorth.org/inclusive
BEGINS JULY 9!
In this beginning-level hands-on course, students learn theories and practical application of scripting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. By the end of the course, students conceptualize, shoot and edit a short movie. filmnorth.org/cinema-prod
In this beginning-level hands-on course, students learn theories and practical application of scripting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. By the end of the course, students conceptualize, shoot and edit a short movie. filmnorth.org/cinema-prod
June 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
BEGINS JULY 9!
In this beginning-level hands-on course, students learn theories and practical application of scripting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. By the end of the course, students conceptualize, shoot and edit a short movie. filmnorth.org/cinema-prod
In this beginning-level hands-on course, students learn theories and practical application of scripting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. By the end of the course, students conceptualize, shoot and edit a short movie. filmnorth.org/cinema-prod
#FilmNorth proudly announces the 2025 McKnight Media Artist Fellows: Emory Allen, James Christenson, Namir Fearce, and Katerina Munis. The artists exemplify a bold and forward-thinking approach to film and media arts, each with a distinct creative vision and commitment to their craft. FilmNorth.org
June 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#FilmNorth proudly announces the 2025 McKnight Media Artist Fellows: Emory Allen, James Christenson, Namir Fearce, and Katerina Munis. The artists exemplify a bold and forward-thinking approach to film and media arts, each with a distinct creative vision and commitment to their craft. FilmNorth.org
BEGINS JULY 9!
In this beginning-level hands-on course, students will learn theories and practical application of scripting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. Info and registration: FilmNorth.org/cinema-production
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice #indiefilm
In this beginning-level hands-on course, students will learn theories and practical application of scripting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. Info and registration: FilmNorth.org/cinema-production
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice #indiefilm
June 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
BEGINS JULY 9!
In this beginning-level hands-on course, students will learn theories and practical application of scripting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. Info and registration: FilmNorth.org/cinema-production
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice #indiefilm
In this beginning-level hands-on course, students will learn theories and practical application of scripting, storyboarding, producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. Info and registration: FilmNorth.org/cinema-production
#filmnorth #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice #indiefilm
SUMMER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BRIGHTER!
Warm weather, abundant sunlight and endless locations. What's stopping you from capturing the perfect shot or writing that script? Learn new skills with #FilmNorth this July and August! filmnorth.org/classes
#film #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmclass #findyourvoice
Warm weather, abundant sunlight and endless locations. What's stopping you from capturing the perfect shot or writing that script? Learn new skills with #FilmNorth this July and August! filmnorth.org/classes
#film #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmclass #findyourvoice
June 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
SUMMER JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BRIGHTER!
Warm weather, abundant sunlight and endless locations. What's stopping you from capturing the perfect shot or writing that script? Learn new skills with #FilmNorth this July and August! filmnorth.org/classes
#film #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmclass #findyourvoice
Warm weather, abundant sunlight and endless locations. What's stopping you from capturing the perfect shot or writing that script? Learn new skills with #FilmNorth this July and August! filmnorth.org/classes
#film #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmclass #findyourvoice
Don't miss our June 7 INTRO AFTER EFFECTS workshop with Neil Tuli! After Effects is the leading software for producing cutting-edge motion graphics and visual effects. Info and registration: FilmNorth.org/intro-after-effects
June 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Don't miss our June 7 INTRO AFTER EFFECTS workshop with Neil Tuli! After Effects is the leading software for producing cutting-edge motion graphics and visual effects. Info and registration: FilmNorth.org/intro-after-effects
Happy Pride Month from FilmNorth. Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion makes us stronger. #PrideMonth
June 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Happy Pride Month from FilmNorth. Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion makes us stronger. #PrideMonth
Writer/director Andrew Hunt gives an in-depth presentation on shot composition and duration in this weekend's How to Prep for a Successful Shoot at #FilmNorth. filmnorth.org/classes
#film #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirecting #filmdirector #directing #filmshoot #findyourvoice
#film #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirecting #filmdirector #directing #filmshoot #findyourvoice
May 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Writer/director Andrew Hunt gives an in-depth presentation on shot composition and duration in this weekend's How to Prep for a Successful Shoot at #FilmNorth. filmnorth.org/classes
#film #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirecting #filmdirector #directing #filmshoot #findyourvoice
#film #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirecting #filmdirector #directing #filmshoot #findyourvoice