Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
February 9 – 16 | frff.eventive.org
The Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) will be celebrating 20 years of bringing documentary films and filmmakers to Winona. The festival begins Sunday, February 9, (You can still get home in time to watch the Super Bowl!) and runs through Sunday, February 16. This year’s event will feature the World Premiere of FRFF’s self-produced documentary, Beneath the Ice: The Frozen River Film Festival Story.
Kick Off the 20th Annual Frozen River Film Festival
Join the FRFF Board and Staff on Sunday, February 9, at 1:30 pm at the Winona County Historical Society for a celebration of two decades of storytelling excellence. During the event, FRFF will recognize key figures who have shaped the festival’s history and who share in the excitement of this milestone year.
Following the opening ceremony, the first screening of the festival will be The Water Set, presented in partnership with the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Complimentary light snacks and beverages will be available, and the event will be wrapped up by 4:30 pm — just in time for the Super Bowl.
Catch the World Premiere of Beneath the Ice
The Frozen River Festival will be making history this year with the World Premiere of FRFF’s self-produced documentary, Beneath the Ice: The Frozen River Film Festival Story. This special film, over two years in the making, captures the unique connection between the Winona community and the festival’s 20-year journey of showcasing diverse perspectives and compelling narratives.
The premiere takes place on Saturday, February 15, at 7:00 pm in the Science Laboratory Center (SLC) 120 on the Winona State University campus. Producer Danielle Schwartz shares, “While making Beneath the Ice, we discovered that the festival plays an important role in the Winona community, and at the same time, there would be no festival without the community’s support. That kind of symbiotic relationship is a really beautiful part of Winona’s history.”
Additional film features and events will be presented February 9 – 16 at designated locations throughout Winona including Winona State University, Saint Mary’s University, the Winona Arts Center, and the Winona County Historical Society.
To view show titles, dates, times, and locations, and to reserve your tickets, visit frff.eventive.org.
The Frozen River Film Festival is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: https://riverartsalliance.org/membership/.