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

-FlixChatter Film Blog

Frozen River Film Festival’s First-Ever 48/5 Reel River Rush

Registrations are open now!

Register Your Team!

Join FRFF’s first-ever 48/5 Reel River Rush! A fast-paced filmmaking challenge taking place August 8th-10th, 2025! Teams will have just 48-hours to create a 5-minute short film using a surprise genre and prompt revealed at contest kickoff.

Registration Deadline - August 7th, 2025 (or when spots are filled)

Registration Fee - $35 (per team)

Limited Spots - Only 20 teams can enter (no limit to team size)

Open to all filmmakers of all ages and experience!

Team Registration - 48/5 Reel River Rush
$35.00

Frozen River Film Festival Presents:

Boundless Journeys!
Everything everywhere all at once(2022)

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

FRIDAY Aug. 29TH, 2025
Screening Begins at 7:00PM
WINONA ARTS CENTER

A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.

Frozen River FIlm Festival 2026

SAVE THE DATE(s):

February 1st, 2026 - February 8th, 2026


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