TCFF 2026 Minnesota Shorts Showcase

Join us for the 2026 Minnesota Shorts Showcase!

Twin Cities Film Fest is proud to celebrate Minnesota filmmakers at our annual Minnesota Shorts Showcase with this terrific collection of films.

Films:

Bound in Rosemary, by Reanna Madson - Bound in Rosemary is a horror short about a young woman who, after struggling with a new dance sequence, is interrupted by a stranger at her door. As the night goes on, not only does the stranger invade her house, but her mind as well. Soon the young woman finds herself in an invisible, yet barbarous battle to maintain control over her own body and mind.

Claire Bikes, by Molly Weinstein - Two people, one homeless and one not, form a brief connection while fixing a bike together one night in the Twin Cities.

Good Grief, by Adriana Foreman - A reflexive short film employing archival footage, personal memories, and newly captured material, presented in color, to examine the transformative nature of grief, surrender, and release.

In the Dark, by Eden Ohayon - A struggling photographer reunites with her first love in their hometown to restage his portrait, bringing back old memories that force them to confront the traumatic end to their relationship.

Pass the Rock, by Jordan Lynn - An awkward misunderstanding leads to a unique bonding moment for a sports-obsessed father and son duo. Richard needs to have a serious conversation with his son Justin, but the conversation ends up being about something he wasn’t expecting.

Starve, by Nathaniel Urbanski - After a long shift at the restaurant, an artist returns home and pointedly avoids her studio. As she boils water for pasta, her dinner preparations begin to unravel behind her back. She is not alone, and whatever is with her has only one demand: sit before the canvas and paint.

Waiting for the Bus, by Beth Graczyk - A short film which features Michael Wolfe who identifies "as a black, queer, performance artist with autism" offering insight into his daily life and inner world through movement, text and song. Through Michael’s narration, the seemingly mundane task of waiting for the bus unfolds into a labyrinth of feelings, sensations, and physical expressions of his body.

You Can't Talk to the Dude, by Lucas Murphy - After moving into a newly renovated apartment, Rory's life falls apart when a mysterious man appears in his home out of thin air.

When and Where:

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Edina Mann Theatre, 3911 W 50th St, Edina, MN 55424

Schedule:

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Registration opens

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Red Carpet Interviews and Photos, Networking in the Gold Bar

7:00 pm - Screening of the films, followed by a Q&A

Tickets:

Tickets are $15 (before taxes and fees) and include the film, networking, and post-screening Q&A.

(TCFF Members receive a 50% discount.)

Plenty of free parking in the nearby ramps!

🎬 About TCFF: The Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) is a nonprofit arts organization in Minneapolis, dedicated to showcasing independent cinema from Minnesota and beyond. Each October, the 10-day festival features documentaries, narrative features, and shorts, both in-person and online, highlighting studio films and local talent while connecting filmmakers with audiences and industry professionals. TCFF also offers educational panels, a red carpet, filmmaker/celebrity guests, a lounge for mingling, sponsor activations, and more! Beyond the festival, year-round programs include educational initiatives, mentorship opportunities, and networking events. Committed to storytelling that inspires and fosters community, TCFF celebrates film’s power to provoke thought and spark conversation. Learn more at twincitiesfilmfest.org or become a member to access year-round perks!