FilmNorth
@filmnorth
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
#FilmNorth is proud to announce the 2026 McKnight Media Artist Fellows: Elizabeth Chatelain, Mohammed Sheikh, Travis Wood, and Anna Kerrigan.Each fellow will receive a $25,000 unrestricted award and year-long professional support. For more info: filmnorth.org/announcing-t...
Registration is now open for #FilmNorth summer courses and workshops in screenwriting, cinema production, directing, cinematography, editing, on-camera acting, documentary and more. filmnorth.org/courses #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice #film #indiefilm #filmclasses
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
Lighting and grip technician Dan Miller teaches professional lighting techniques to affect the mood of a shot, creating single and multiple point lighting setups in hands-on demonstrations with tungsten, HMI, Kino Flo, and LED lights (courtesy of Tasty Lighting Supply). filmnorth.org/basic-lighting
This workshop explores both the technical and aesthetic aspects of editing for reality-based projects, such as documentary film, TV news, social, and corporate videos. Info & registration: filmnorth.org/filmmaker-de...
In this workshop, producer Laura Fries will teach you how to construct a compelling pitch deck, create a financing strategy that you can execute, and effectively pitch your film in various settings from an intimate to a larger setting in front of a group. Info/registration: filmnorth.org/development
The 2026 McKnight Media Artist Fellowships are coming soon—offering four $25,000 fellowships to Minnesota-based media artists working beyond the emerging stage. Applications open Feb. 2, 2026. Info: FilmNorth.org/mcknight
From blocking to collaboration, visual storytelling, working with actors, unions, and strengthening one’s voice, this workshop will prepare you to tackle any directing situation – whether it’s your first short or a studio feature. Space still available! filmnorth.org/filmmaker-de...
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. #filmnorthcourses #findyourvoice
2025 GOTHAM AWARD WINNER FOR BEST FEATURE DOC SCREENS AT FILMNORTH DEC 11-13 filmnorth.org/event/my-und...
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. 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
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
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
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...
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
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.
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