This Wednesday and Thursday, documentary filmmaker James Redford, son of film star Robert Redford, will be in Minneapolis and Rochester to support his new movie about the chain of devastation caused by childhood stress, “Resilience.” Presented by the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, Redford’s new work will screen at St. Anthony Main on Wednesday, April … [ Read more]
New documentary explores the biology of stress and the science of hope
MSP International Film Fest celebrates 35 years of movie magic
Eric Wilson has one goal: to reach as many people as possible through the art of film. Wilson has been the director of the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) since 2010. Since then, the festival has nearly doubled in annual attendance. Last year’s total clocked in around 42,000 moviegoers, making it one of … [ Read more]
MSP International Film Festival marks 35th anniversary with 250+ films from 71 countries
The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, announced its full slate of films for the festival, which runs April 7–April 23. This year’s lineup includes more than 250 films—more than 160 features and more than 90 shorts—representing 71 countries. The festival’s opening night presentation will be revealed later … [ Read more]
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival announces new series, special events
The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) announced a new series, called “Tribute,” to honor important international film figures today via press release. “We wanted to make our 35th anniversary something special, so we’ve created this new Tribute series to pay homage to the luminaries that make world cinema great,” said Susan Smoluchowski, executive … [ Read more]
2016 MSP International Film Fest bigger, better than ever
The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) turns 35 this spring, and its impressive plans for celebrating show that some things do get better with age. MSPIFF is the largest premier film event in the region and one of the longest-running film festivals in the nation. It has traditionally been held at the St. Anthony Main Theatre, but this … [ Read more]