Franconia Sculpture Park is excited to once again present the Franconia 5 Minute Film Fest, a short film festival open to submissions from artists in Minnesota and Wisconsin working in video art, film, documentary, animation, or experimental media.

The open call for submissions will be from July 15-August 31, 2024.

The top 15 film selections with be screened at Franconia Sculpture Park on Saturday, October 5, 8pm-10pm. The film awarded first place will receive $500, three judge’s choice picks will receive $250, and the remaining 11 filmmakers will receive $100!

This activity is funded through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council through an appropriation from the Minnesota Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.