Whether you’re a city dweller or a Winona native, Frozen River Film Festival is worth checking out.

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Frozen River FIlm Festival 2026

SAVE THE DATE(s):

February 1st, 2026 - February 8th, 2026

Online February 8th, 2026 at 5pm - February 18th, 2026 at 7pm

BEST IN FEST (FEATURE LENGTH FILM)
Relentless Memory
Directed by Paula Rodriguez (Chile)
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 BEST IN FEST (MID-LENGTH FILM)
Society of Crows
Directed by Mike McKinlay (Canada)
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 BEST IN FEST (SHORT FILM)

Baghdad Graphic
Directed by D.K. Odessa (US)
Stay tuned for in person re-screening! 

SPECIAL JURY AWARD (FEATURE LENGTH FILM)
Third Act
Directed Tadashi Nakamura (US)
Stay tuned for possible in person re-screening! 

SPECIAL JURY AWARD (MID-LENGTH FILM)
Unspoken
Directed Maciej Adamek (Poland)
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SPECIAL JURY AWARD (SHORT FILM)
Hope in the Aftermath of War
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi (US)
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 BEST MINNESOTA DOCUMENTARY
Gigiigemin Baaga’adoweyang "We are healed by stickball"
Directed byDirector Biography - Finn Ryan (US)
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Join Our board!

Join the Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) Board of Directors! This is an opportunity to make a real impact in your community through the power of film and storytelling. As a board member, you’ll help guide FRFF’s mission to inspire, educate, and connect people through independent cinema while ensuring the organization’s continued growth and success. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds! No prior board experience required. People who bring curiosity, creativity, and a passion for community engagement. By joining, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team, contribute your unique perspective, and help shape the future of our Festival and beyond!

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