Twin Cities Film Fest

We're asking you to donate any amount to reach our $5,000 MATCH GOAL! If we can raise $5,000 by the end of the day on 11/21/24 an anonymous donor will donate an additional $5,000!

Help us reach our goal!

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WHAT TCFF DOES:

Twin Cities Film Fest is an annual Minneapolis based 501 ©3 non-profit arts organization that changes perspectives, transforms lives, and strengthens our communities by supporting and spurring on the art of filmmaking through; exhibition, production, distribution, education, and networking. We support our community whether it be individuals attending a film, local film artists, or BIPOC businesses.

We care. We listen. We make it happen. 

TCFF allows people to voice their stories, provide a platform for individuals of every race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and class to feel seen, and bring the community together to be a part of a mission that drives important and necessary changes in the world.

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WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF:

• 100+ Collegiate Film Fellows

• 18+ Colleges and Universities have participated in our educational programs 

• 25+ Professional Production Mentorships

• 15+ TCFF Alum Hired to Produce Media Content/Films

• TCFF has paid approximately $200,000+ to local film artists over the last four years to work on films, commercials, reality shows and sales/training/gala presentations.

• TCFF 'STREAMS' platform continues to grow with over 30 States participating in TCFF Programming and year-around indie content online!

• TCFF generates over $1 million in economic impact for the community and the city of St. Louis Park!

• Each year, Bill Murray selects the Best Comedy Shorts Award

• TCFF has hosted dozens of celebrities over the years including Josh Duhamel, Daisy Ridley, Tom Bateman, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Matt Dallas, Steven Grayhm, John Hawkes, Lea Thompson, Rachael Leigh Cook, Steve Zahn, Tom Cavanaugh, Beau Bridges, Terrence Howard, Laverne Cox, David Arquette, Chris Mulkay, and many more!

• MovieMaker Magazine named TCFF as one of the 25 "Coolest Film Festivals" in the world.

• River Travel Magazine: Best of the River Winner - Best Film Festival 2022

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BE SEEN. BE HEARD. BE A PART OF THE MOVEMENT.

WITH YOUR DONATION YOU ARE:

Donating to us benefits local film artists and individuals in the community by allowing us to continue our annual 10-day film festival, film fellow mentorships, internships, production services, free community screenings, educational panels, and various opportunities for the local community. It also allows us to continue to support local small businesses and organizations to get their voice out to the world and spread their mission in the community.

WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES:

• Giving a film artist the opportunity to tell their story, provide income to support their families, feel seen, be heard, and be part of an important movement for change.

• Provides free educational panels, mentorships, internships, free screenings, and volunteer opportunities to the local community.

• Continues to host our 10-day annual festival each year, which gives a platform for over 140+ stories to be heard, various businesses to be seen, and for the community to come together.

• Keeping our lights on in our facility - a place that also provides a safe space for various organizations to host their events such as, Black Business Enterprises, TeamWomen, and many more impactful organizations in the community.

• Providing us with the ability to properly staff our organization to keep our efforts moving forward. The more we grow, the more help we need so we can do more.

• Allowing us to afford necessary marketing efforts to get our content and messaging out to the world, so we can increase the number of lives we impact.

• Aiding in combating the struggle of keeping up with the accelerated rate of technology advancements and demand in equipment/software. 

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR ARTS NON PROFIT!