Events

Award-Winning, Hilarious British Soccer Comedy Shows at St. Anthony Main Theater - July 9th, 2010

 MINNEAPOLIS, MN.-June 29 – Ken Loach’s hilarious film LOOKING FOR ERIC
lights up the screen at St. Anthony Main Theater July 9th through
15th. Showtimes: Fri. July 9 thru Sun. July 11 @ 1:30, 4:30, 7:15,
9:40; Mon. July 12 thru Thu. July 15 @ 4:30, 7:15, 9:40

For British postman Eric Bishop, life has never been worse.  His wife
is long gone, leaving him to tend to a chaotic household and two out
of control stepsons, and he’s struggling to deal with a secret love
for a woman he runs into after avoiding for years.  Bishop’s coworkers
try
everything to cheer him up, but it’s only when Manchester United
soccer star Eric Cantona hilariously appears in Bishop’s bedroom, that
the postman realizes it’s time to make a change.

Eric Bishop finally lost his grip after seeing his first wife Lily
nearly 30 years after they had fallen for each other.   Bishop had
loved Lily like no other, and when she had become pregnant, he was
determined to do right by her. However, the prospect of real
responsibility had
scared him into running off, and he buried his feelings for her as
deeply as he could.

Now, Bishop’s struggles with Lily become the gravy on top of his
already rather full plate of unpleasant responsibilities.  Seeing his
grip on reality slipping, Bishop’s friends do their best to cheer him
up, sometimes referring to tips in the local library’s self-help books
for
lack of a better option. But in the end it takes a spliff and some
guidance from Bishop’s soccer hero Eric Cantona to help the lost
postman find his way.

With 23 films under his belt including The Wind that Shakes the
Barley, director Ken Loach is an acclaimed British filmmaker, and has
been extremely successful in festivals such as Cannes.  His 1970 film
KES is considered one of the best films ever to come out of England.

Looking for Eric was shot entirely on site in Manchester, England.  In
2009, it won Best Supporting Actor from the British Independent Film
Awards, and was nominated for European Actor by the European Film
Awards. Featuring a solid cast of actors, and a hilarious yet touching
storyline, Looking for Eric is one film that is not to be missed.

117 Minutes – Color – English Language – Not Rated

TCFF and Fearless present sneak preview of Rough Tender - July 28th, 2010

 FEARLESS FILMMAKERS OFFICIALLY TEAMS UP WITH TWIN CITIES FILM FEST

 

The Fearless Filmmaker series was created to provide a platform for Minnesota Filmmakers to showcase their work. It is no surprise that the first event born of the partnership formed between FF and the new Twin Cities Film Fest will be in celebration of Minnesota’s newest feature film -  ROUGH TENDER.

 

The film is a sweet and intense love story featuring Melanie and Barrett, two people who live very different lives. One day while at the library, the two cross paths and become romantically involved. As they continue to date, Barrett’s aggressive bipolar behavior begins to rattle their relationship. Complete with barfights, vampire abductions, library love and a 1968 Nova, ROUGH TENDER has a little for everyone to love. For more information regarding the film, please visit www.roughtendermovie.com. 

 

This will be the first of multiple “Pre – Festival Events” leading up to the official launch of Twin Cities Film Fest on September 28th, 2010. The goal is a simple one: To offer audiences access to the best films the global industry has to offer, to stimulate economic activity in the Twin Cities and to offer filmmakers a premiere venue at which to premiere their work. This aligns perfectly with what Fearless Filmmakers has strived to achieve locally in Minnesota – and both organizations are very excited of what the future holds for The Twin Cities. For more information, please visit www.twincitiesfilmfest.org. 

 

What: TWIN CITIES FILM FEST presents the “Sneak Preview” of the locally produced feature film ROUGH TENDER in the VIP Theater at the Mall of America. Enjoy seat side service featuring a selection of beer and wine INSIDE the Theater!

 

   Where: Theaters at The Mall of America

               4th Floor – Mall of America 401 South Broadway

               Bloomington, MN 55425

               952.851.0074

 

When: Wednesday July 28th  -- Event begins at 7:30 PM with a screening of ROUGH TENDER.  Q and A with filmmakers along with After Party to follow.

 

Who: The Cast and Crew featuring director Joe Dressel, along with Cast members Chris Cummings, Sara Richardson, Sam Landman and Claudia Wilkins. 

 

What Else: Official After-Party to follow at CRAVE Mall of America. All guests receive a complimentary drink and will enjoy one of the most popular late night Happy Hours in the Twin Cities!

 

Purchase you tickets now at http://www.twincitiesfilmfest.org/roughtender. Ticket prices are $12.  Get them early – as this will sell out. 


Robert McKee’s STORY SEMINAR - September 29th, 2010

The Loft Literary Center in association with the Minnesota Film and TV Board, IFP Minnesota, The Playwrights’ Center and MCTC, brings Robert McKee’s world-famous Story Seminar to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. This is the first time McKee’s seminar will take place in the upper Midwest!

Wednesday, Sep 29 – Sat, Oct 2, 2010
Registration begins Tuesday, May 4th

For over 25 years, Robert McKee’s Story Seminar has propelled and inspired over 50,000 screenwriters, filmmakers, TV writers, novelists, industry executives, actors, producers, directors, playwrights, advertising executives, journalists, attorneys and politicians…anyone who works with a narrative story. Participants in Robert McKee’s Story Seminar have won: 32 Academy Awards (106+ Nominations), 158 Emmy Awards (500+ Nominations), 21 WGA Awards (77+ Nominations), and 17 DGA Awards (48+ Nominations).

Robert McKee’s seminar sells out worldwide and actors, writers and directors often travel to attend it. There are only 320 seats available for this special event. Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the masters of storytelling!

SPECIAL FOR MPG ONLINE PARTICIPANTS: Current listers in MFTVB’s Minnesota Production Guide Online will be eligible for a $100 discount on this seminar.