TWIN CITIES FILM FEST 2026

It’s that time of the year again, and the Twin Cities Film Fest kicks off TONIGHT with another exciting year of programming. The big opening night film Wild Horse Nine is already garnering lots of Oscar buzz thanks to star John Malkovich. I put a link below to learn more about it. Twin Cities Film Fest always features a wide variety of programming whether you’re looking for studio films, documentaries, short films, Minnesota made films, horror movies, and more! This year’s slate of films will be playing at the Marcus West End Cinemas and the Edina Mann Theatre

Click HERE to view the calendar and I have posted several recommendations below. Make sure to step by the Twin Cities Film Fest Lounge to chat about the fest with other moviegoers. Some of my favorite, lasting memories at the movies include movies I’ve seen at the Twin Cities Film Fest.

A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint 10/17 12:15 – a look at the life of renowned drag artist Peppermint

A Talent for Murder 10/24 5:15 – Helen Mirren stars as famed mystery writer Patricia Highsmith

Club Kid 10/20 7:30

Comedy Through the Chaos 10/22 8:15 – Miss Shannan Paul in attendance

Demons and Depictions 10/18 2:45 – Filmmakers in attendance

Edie Arnold is a Loser 10/23 4:00 – Writer Megan Rico in attendance

Elsinore 10/22 7:15 – **TCFF Spotlight Film starring Andrew Scott**

Give Me the Ball 10/17 5:15 – Documentary on Billie Jean King

I Play Rocky 10/23 7:15 – A look at the making of Rocky and the battle Sylvester Stallone fought to play the title character

La Bola Negra 10/23 6:00 – Netflix’s epic drama is getting MASSIVE Oscar buzz

Memorializing the Movement 10/16 4:00 – Documentary Short with filmmaker Alec Fischer in attendance

Moonlight 10/18 4:00 – 10th anniversary screening, TCFF showed the Best Picture winner during its original release

Not Dead Yet 10/24 7:45 – **TCFF Spotlight FIlm, Closing Night Film Filmmakers and Cast in Attendance

Out of the Woods 10/21 5:15 – **TCFF Spotlight Film, Filmmakers and Actress Frances Fisher will be in attendance

Radiation April 10/23 7:30 – Minneapolis Hip-Hop Artist and DJ Chaz Kangas stars in this horror short filmed at the Troma buidling

Small Town Girl 10/16 5:30 – Filmmaker Bill Cooper and Beth Hinde in attendance

Welcome to the Fishbowl 10/18 4:45 – Ted Lasso star Jeremy Swift in attendance

Wild Horse Nine 10/15 7:15, 7:45 – **TCFF Open Night Film, Director Martin McDonagh

You Belong Here 10/15 5:00 – Producer Steve Zahn in attendance

Twin Cities Film Fest runs October 15-24, 2026. Visit their website for more details