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Minneapolis, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
SCREAM it off SCREEN is a monthly short film competition in Minneapolis, held at the Parkway Theater, where audience members decide in real time which films continue and which get "gonged." It is notable for its unruly, crowd-driven format, free open submissions, and no pre-screening or pre-selection by organizers, making it a distinctive grassroots event in the local and online indie film scene.[1][2][10][11][13]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2022
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