MSP Film Society Announce Lineup for the 44th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF44), April 2-13
Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 2:20PM
MSP Film Society has unveiled the lineup for the 44th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF44), which returns April 2-13 to The Main Cinema, the Capri Theater, Landmark Center in St. Paul, and their newest venue, the Edina Mann Theatre. The MSPIFF44 lineup features more than 200 films from around the world!
One of the largest and longest-running film festivals in the country, MSPIFF44 presents a dynamic slate of international cinematic gems and deeply impactful films. It kicks off on April 2nd with the Opening Night Presentation: Free Leonard Peltier, which recently premiered at Sundance just seven days after Mr. Peltier was granted clemency after being imprisoned for nearly 50 years. MSP Film Society will host Director Jesse Short Bull and Producer Jhane Meyers for a special MSPIFF Opening Night, and partner with Owamni for the MSPIFF44 Opening Night Party that follows.
MSPIFF44 will welcome Director Ang Lee for the MILGROM TRIBUTE and to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Brokeback Mountain, produced by Minnesota’s own Bill Pohlad and River Road Productions. Events include a Filmmaker Conversation with Ang Lee and a special screening of Brokeback Mountain on Sunday, April 6.
MSPIFF44 will presents an array of parties, panels and tributes to celebrate visiting filmmakers and special guests, including a full day of film industry panels on April 5, presented with UMFO (Upper Midwest Film Office), additional panels throughout the fest to focus on everything from intimacy coordinators and festival skills and strategies, several live performances, and a special appearance by international opera star Frederica von Stade, subject of the film Flicka.
The MSPIFF44 lineup of films can now be viewed here. The MSPIFF44 Schedule will be unveiled mid-March with a a two-day presale window for MSP Film Members and MSPIFF Passholders. Tickets for the General Public will go on sale 2 days later. Become an MSP Film member or renew your MSP Film membership or buy an MSPIFF All Access Pass now to ensure your access to all the films and special events you want to see.
● Tickets to regular MSPIFF44 screenings - $11 for Members / $17 for General Public / $10 for Students
● MSPIFF43 All-Access Passes - $550 for Members / $800 for General Public / $75 for Students
● MSPIFF43 Six Packs* - $55 for Members / $85 for General Public / $30 for Students
*can be shared with family and friends!
MSPIFF is presented by the MSP Film Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to fostering a knowledgeable and vibrant appreciation of the art of film and its power to inform and transform individuals and communities.
