Showcase your film at the Crow River Film Festival! CRFF is held at the gorgeous Saint Michael Cinema located on the banks of the Crow River in the heartland of Minnesota. Your film will be presented with the utmost attention to quality to a paying audience while you enjoy all of the beauty that Minnesota has to offer. You will also discover Minnesota's astounding and welcoming film community in a way that only this festival offers.

The board of CRFF celebrates YOU as a filmmaker. We encourage all filmmakers to attend in person. You will see your film presented in a beautiful auditorium to an enthusiastic audience. We will do our best to connect you with like minded individuals to further your film's audience and your career.

We cannot wait to see your film!

Awards & Prizes

Best in Show (feature)
Best in Show (short)
Best Director (feature)
Best Director (short)
Best Cinematography (feature)
Best Cinematography (short)
Best Actor (feature)
Best Actor (short)
Best Actress (feature)
Best Actress (short)

Rules & Terms

Films made within the last four years are eligible for consideration.
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  • Mikheil Gabaidze

    t was a great honor for me and my team to have our film screened at your wonderful festival. We truly hope that the jury members, the organizers, and cinema lovers enjoyed watching it as much as we enjoyed creating it.

    We sincerely hope that your festival will become a bridge between us and lead to future collaborations and meetings at upcoming festivals.

    Wishing you continued success and inspiration in all your future editions.

    October 2025
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  • rita davern

    We were so honored to be at CRFF this summer! The Indigenous Shorts program was deep and fun and beautiful. Congrats! Nathan and staff were wonderful to work with. Do it again!

    September 2025
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  • Aaron Kalahar

    An excellent festival! All of the films shown were high quality and unique. Nathan Block is a great filmmaker in his own right. He did his best to make each person feel special. Would HIGHLY recommend!

    September 2025
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  • The Hansils

    Really lovely people, clear communication, and a proper screening venue - we're looking forward to many more years of this festival!

    September 2025
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  • Reilly Tillman

    Nathan and his staff did all the right things and exceeded expectations in this inaugural year of the Crow River Film Festival. He knows what he's doing and treated participating filmmakers like royalty. The venue is beyond awesome, and every employee is cheerful and welcoming. My one suggestion is to not schedule the next festival in the summer.

    September 2025
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