TCFF Indie Film Spotlight: ‘June Falling Down’ + Interview with writer/director Rebecca Weaver

One of the perks about covering film festivals is we get to watch a plethora of independent films and discover new filmmakers! One of my most anticipated indie films playing at TCFF is June Falling Down… a story of love and loss, set in a small town in Wisconsin.  https://youtu.be/VGW2WT-73-0 June tells the story of a young woman living …

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TCFF Opening Night Film: ‘Blood Stripe’ – Interview w/ Remy Auberjonois & Kate Nowlin

Every year Twin Cities Film Fest selects a social cause to bring to light and this year the subject of the Changemaker series is veteran support. Five powerful films paint a picture of what our vets face post-combat and foster important discussions around how to better serve those who've given us their all, which starts …

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FlixChatter Interview with Lea Thompson on ‘The Trouble With the Truth’, career longevity in Hollywood and her directing debut

Though it hasn't officially starts until October 19th, the festivities of Twin Cities Film Fest has begun! Last Wednesday I got the chance to meet Lea Thompson just before her MN theatrical premiere of her indie film The Trouble With The Truth. I got to meet both Lea and the film's writer/director Jim Hemphill, here they are at red carpet that …

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Indie Film Spotlight: ‘The Trouble With the Truth’ + Interview with writer/director Jim Hemphill

Just a month away until the film festivities begin, Twin Cities Film Fest is hosting a Minnesota theatrical premiere of the indie drama The Trouble With The Truth.  Starring Minnesota native, Lea Thompson and written and directed by Minnesota native, Jim Hemphill. Both Ms. Thompson and Mr. Hemphill will be present for a Q&A session following the …

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Spotlight on indie dramedy Night Owls’ and interview with writer/director Charles Hood

Night Owls is one of the wonderful indie films screened at Twin Cities Film Fest back in October. Though I didn't get a chance to see it then, I did meet its writer/director Charles Hood at one of the After Party Mixers. Well, we reconnected via email recently to chat about his film. I really enjoyed …

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Spotlight on ‘It’s Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong’ + interview with director Emily Ting

It's Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong Synopsis: Ruby and Josh spent an unforgettable night together in Hong Kong a year ago, and now their brief encounter is about to get a second chance. As effervescent as a perfect first date, this charming walk and talk romance takes full advantage of the chemistry of its leads, the playfulness of their exchanges, and the …

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Spotlight on FINDING NOAH doc & interview with director Brent Baum

This year's Twin Cities Film Fest could very well be a Documentary Film Fest given how many of them are screening in 2015. I'm glad this one is one of them as not only is the subject matter close to my heart, but it's an insightful and beautifully-shot film. A group of intrepid explorers go on …

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