Tier 3
Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival
Minneapolis, United States
- Submission deadline
- 30 April 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 15
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries
- Format
- In-Person
Last verified 29 September 2026
About Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival
Established in 2003, Mizna’s Twin Cities Arab Film Festival (TCAFF) debuts independent narrative, documentary, and experimental features and short films from more than fifteen Arabic-speaking countries and their diasporas. The festival puts SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) filmmakers at all career stages in critical dialogue with one another and with Mizna audiences. Each year, Minnesota and US audiences gather to enjoy the varied ways that SWANA artists represent and montage their social realities. In addition to exhibiting films, TCAFF hosts panel discussions, dialogues, and performances, capturing and engaging with the complexity of the Arabic-speaking world and its diverse narratives. TCAFF screens classic and contemporary dramas, comedies, documentaries, science fiction films, and experimental video projects, including the work of filmmakers from countries like Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, and Morocco. TCAFF exhibits all films in their original languages with English subtitles.
Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival is around 30 April 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival?
Submitting to Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival costs from USD 15 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival held?
Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival takes place in Minneapolis, United States.
Is Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
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