2018 TCFF Education Programs–Empowering Filmmakers during the 11-day Film Fest

TCFF believes in free education. What a truly inspiring and amazingly generous and empowering statement. That's just one of the many, many reasons I am proud and privileged to have been a part of TCFF since its inception 9 years ago! Can you think of another film festival in town or even regionally that offers a …

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MSPIFF 2015 Film Spotlight: The Center – Interview with filmmaker Charlie Griak & lead actor Matt Cici

One of the most exciting parts of MSPIFF 2015 are the regional premieres of various films, and this one has a personal connection to the city. Produced by Jonathan Demme (director of Silence of the Lamb, Philadelphia, Beloved) and shot locally in St Paul, Charlie Griak’s atmospheric debut focuses on a vulnerable young man who falls …

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Weekend Viewing Roundup: Three Musketeers (2011) & Lambent Fuse Premiere

Happy Monday all! Did you watch an Irish-related movie or were you at the cinema watching 21 Jump Street? I have zero interest in seeing it but surprisingly that movie's a hit w/ the critics AND audiences to make #1 at the box office! My hubby and I got Apple TV over the weekend and …

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FlixChatter Interview: ‘Lambent Fuse’ director Matt Cici

Hello everyone! Today we've got a very special post courtesy of an indie filmmaker Matt Cici, whose film Lambent Fuse will have its Minnesota premiere this coming Sunday. I regretfully didn't get a chance to see it when it premiered at TCFF last year, so I'm excited to see it this weekend! Before I get …

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