MN Films at the Fair – Call for Submissions

Deadline: 14 days left
Entry fee: Free
Award: Exhibition at Minnesota State Fair with post-film Q&As and promotional opportunities
Location: PET Pavilion, Minnesota State Fair
Exhibition window: Aug 28, 2026 → Sep 6, 2026
Applicants notified: Aug 1, 2026

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Submit short films (15 seconds to 15 minutes) in any genre for consideration in a 5-night outdoor film showcase at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.

Overview

Square Lake Film & Music is hosting the first-ever film showcase at the Minnesota State Fair. Submit short films (15 seconds to 15 minutes) in any genre, including animation, for consideration in a 5-night outdoor showcase.

Key dates

Early Submission: June 15th, 2026
Regular Submission: July 6th, 2026
Final Deadline: July 27th, 2026
Screening decisions announced: early August

Exhibition details

5-night outdoor showcase at PET Pavilion
August 28th–29th and September 4th–6th, 2026
Post-film Q&As and promotional opportunities for selected filmmakers

Eligibility

Open to all filmmakers across Minnesota; emerging filmmakers especially encouraged.

Submission

Free to submit via FilmFreeway.

Award: Exhibition at Minnesota State Fair with post-film Q&As and promotional opportunities
Entry fee: Free to enter
Eligibility: Open to all filmmakers; Minnesota filmmakers encouraged to submit.
Audience: Emerging filmmakers, film lovers, Minnesota filmmakers

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