Spring's awakening at #FilmNorth with in-person and online courses in film production, screenwriting, documentary, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, animation, marketing, career sustainability, and more. Low-income prices and scholarships available. www.filmnorth.org/courses
The @filmindependent.org Spirit Awards celebrate the achievements of today’s most compelling filmmakers. #FilmNorth members can see 12 of the year’s finest indie films—nominees for Best Feature, Best First Feature, Best Documentary—at no charge. Info & tickets: filmnorth.org/events/film-...
LET A FILMNORTH COURSE KINDLE A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS OF WINTER
This winter #FilmNorth provides the essential courses you expect—and something new to expand your filmmaking knowledge, creativity, and perspective. Check out our schedule at filmnorth.org/courses.
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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...
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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
We enjoyed ourselves at the @filmnorth.bsky.social open house today, where they unveiled their new space in St. Paul! On top of the amazing resources they will be able to offer local filmmakers and some yummy eats, I really loved the collection of posters they had.
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#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
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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
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FilmNorth’s new media center opens July 19 in St. Paul — a space for film, podcasting, gaming & community storytelling. - buff.ly/MCiytVl
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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
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This #FilmNorth workshop takes the mystery out of film direction and presents a simple step-by-step checklist allowing directors to find the meaning behind every shot, communicate that vision to a team of artists, and create a logistical game plan that’s flexible and realistic. filmnorth.org/prep
This #FilmNorth workshop takes the mystery out of film direction and presents a simple step-by-step checklist allowing directors to find the meaning behind every shot, communicate that vision to a team of artists, and create a logistical game plan that’s flexible and realistic. filmnorth.org/prep
This workshop takes the mystery out of film direction and presents a simple step-by-step checklist allowing directors to find the meaning behind every shot, communicate that vision to a team of artists, and create a logistical game plan that’s flexible and realistic. filmnorth.org/prep #FilmNorth
Celebrate the 2024 McKnight Media Arts Fellows on Saturday, May 24 at the Walker Art Center! Interviews, work excerpts, and audience Q&A; moderated by Patricia Ledesma Villon.
Featuring: Christine Walker, Erika Lantz, Sergio Rapu, and Steven Rowell. RSVP: filmnorth.org/event/creati... #FilmNorth
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. Info/registration: filmnorth.org/documentary-nuts-bolts
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THIS SATURDAY AT #FILMNORTH
This hands-on workshop is designed for anyone wanting to create professional-quality videos using their phone and the free Blackmagic Camera App. filmnorth.org/filmmaking
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THIS WEEKEND AT #FILMNORTH
Learn to edit picture and sound with Adobe Premiere Pro using provided footage. Exercises include importing/organizing footage, trimming clips, assembling rough cuts, working with sound, adding titles, and visual effects. Info/registration: filmnorth.org/intro-premiere
Learning foley footstep recording techniques in tonight's Sound Design for Film class with Mike Hallenbeck at #FilmNorth. filmnorth.org/sound
STARTS WEDNESDAY! SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE
Continue the momentum created in our Elements of Screenwriting course or revisit that script you set aside however long ago and finish it! filmnorth.org/advanced-screenwriting
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LEARN DAVINCI RESOLVE THIS WEEKEND AT #FILMNORTH
Since its acquisition by Blackmagic Design, DaVinci Resolve has evolved into a comprehensive post-production powerhouse, offering an all-in-one solution for every phase of editing, sound design, and finishing. filmnorth.org/classes-work...
