Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival

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Held annually in the Spring, the Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival (ZMFF) celebrates bold storytelling from regional to international filmmakers, and highlights stories from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the greater Midwest. The 6th Annual Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival will take place April 21–25, 2027 in person at the Zeitgeist Center for Arts & Community and surrounding venues in Duluth, MN! ZMFF brings 5 days of exceptional independent film, conversations, special events, and community to Duluth. Featuring panels, skill building workshops and the ZMFF Pitch Competition*, the festival will award $18,000 in cash awards. With a focus on supporting a growing and thriving film ecosystem, ZMFF offers opportunities to connect with fellow artists and film lovers to inspire positive impact through storytelling. All are welcome! ZMFF Submissions Categories include: Indigenous Features Narrative Genre Features Documentary Features Minnesota Genre Features Minnesota Documentary Features Horror Features Indigenous Shorts Narrative Genre Shorts Documentary Shorts Minnesota Genre Shorts Minnesota Documentary Shorts Horror Shorts Midwest Student Shorts Animation Shorts 🎉 CELEBRATING COMMUNITY AND CREATIVITY The Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival continues to serve as a vital cultural event in Duluth, offering film lovers, creators, and industry professionals the chance to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate independent cinema. With screenings, discussions, networking opportunities, and awards celebrations, ZMFF fosters a thriving environment for storytelling that reflects the diverse voices of our communities. 🫰🏼 Festival Alumni & Zeitgeist Media Art School students are eligible for a fee waiver! Please email: mff@zeitgeistarts.com 👀 *For more information about the ZMFF Pitch Competition or consider submitting to our Pitch Competition here: https://filmfreeway.com/ZMFFPitch 👀 Send any questions to submissions@zeitgeistarts.com.

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  The Zeitgeist festival was an incredible experience. I feel like I made so many new friends there, and would definitely consider coming back.

• Filmmaker

  Fantastic festival! Duluth is one of the most wonderful places on the planet and Zeitgeist is a major force in Duluth--it's a perfect combination. Thank you to Kelly, Matthew, Vera and John and all the people who make this great event happen. We all had a blast!

• Filmmaker

  I had a wonderful experience! The curatorial work was great and the panels fantastic. I learned a lot, met many interesting professionals, and saw wonderful films--thank you for making my documentary Reasons for Moving a 2026 Official Selection!

• Filmmaker

  Claudia Tatinge Nascimento

• Filmmaker

  ZMFF was fantastic! Their staff was wonderful and communicative and our team was thrilled to be a part of it. Highly recommend!

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