We did it! The 2022 Minnesota legislative session closed with the passage of a Capital Investment bill, which awarded FilmNorth $2 million toward our new media arts center currently under construction at 2441 University Ave W in Saint Paul’s Creative Enterprise Zone.
Posts Categorized: Independent Filmmaking
Indie Film Financing with Stu Pollard
Saturday, June 17, 9:00 am-3:45 pm at FilmNorth Presented by filmmaker Stu Pollard (Rust Creek, Plus One, Bass Ackwards), who has raised more than $10 million in production funds over the course of his career, this workshop is ideal for filmmakers preparing to write independent film business plans targeting angel investors. Click here for more info and… Read more »
FilmNorth Awarded NEA Grant for Inclusive Filmmaking Lab
We’re thrilled to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded FilmNorth $15,000 in support of our Inclusive & Socially Conscious Filmmaking Lab! FilmNorth’s Inclusive & Socially Conscious Filmmaking Lab, now entering its third year, is a free 6-week program that helps filmmakers in any stage of their career practice greater inclusive and socially responsible filmmaking and become leaders… Read more »
FilmNorth Named Official Sundance Partner
We’re thrilled to announce that FilmNorth has been chosen as the 2021 Sundance Film Festival’s exclusive Minnesota partner. As an Official Partner, FilmNorth will serve as a regional satellite to make Sundance films accessible via socially distanced and safe experiences at the Riverview Theater, only if state protocols allow. In addition, FilmNorth will create original virtual panels and… Read more »
Emergency Resources for Artists
Dear FilmNorth Community: We know how hard our creative community has been hit by the COVID-19 crisis. With information being updated and changing regularly, we are working with other statewide arts supporting organizations to centralize resources and advice for artists and creative workers at Springboard for the Arts. We will continue to alert you to… Read more »