Msp Film Society

The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul is Minnesota’s leading exhibitor of international independent cinema. Our mission is to foster a knowledgeable and vibrant appreciation of the art of film and its power to inform and transform individuals and communities. The Film Society hosts screenings and events year-round at the St. Anthony Main Theatre, and presents the annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival is Minnesota's largest film festival, and a catalyst for artistic discovery and an essential Spring showcase of more than 250 new films from around the globe. Over 17 exhilarating days, the Twin Cities blossoms into an epicenter of cinematic achievement as 45,000 avid film fans converge for hundreds of packed screenings, unforgettable parties and illuminating conversations. MSPIFF’s lineup annually includes films from both intrepid new artists and influential luminaries alike hailing from more than 70 countries. The 36th Annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival will take place April 13-29, 2017.