Ely Film Festival MN

10/15/2026

Throwback Thursday - some snaps from Ely Film Festival 2025! Passes to Ely Film Festival 2027 (March 10 - 14) are on sale now at early bird pricing: ElyFilmFest.org 📽

10/12/2026

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10/10/2026

We're accepting submissions for the 2027 Ely Film Festival through October 31st, 2026. Submit your film at filmfreeway.com/ElyFilmFestivalMN

10/10/2026

As planning ramps up for the fifth annual Ely Film Festival, we're reminiscing about past years ❤️
Music: Mornings
Musician: Jeff Kaale

10/08/2026

Get your passes for the Fifth Annual Ely Film Festival at ElyFilmFest.com!
🎥 March 10 - 14, 2027 at Ely's Historic State Theater 🍿

10/02/2026

The 2027 Ely Film Festival poster illustration has begun! Rough concept sketch ✅ color scheme ✅

Fifth Annual Ely Film Festival poster• March 10-14, 2027 • Festival passes on sale now at elyfilmfest.com

09/27/2026

We want your film! We're accepting submissions for the 2027 Ely Film Festival through October 31st, 2026. Submit yours at filmfreeway.com/ElyFilmFestivalMN

Films completed on or after January 1, 2023 will be eligible for the 2027 festival.

Submission fee is non-refundable.

Film Freeway submissions are prioritized. Please email [email protected] to inquire about exploring alternate options to submit your film, if needed.

More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by its own online entry and entry fee.

Films produced in languages other than English must provide legible English subtitles.

09/25/2026

09/21/2026

Join us tomorrow from 7-9 pm at Ely's Historic State Theater for an evening of short films, conversation,& connection ✨ Four filmmakers from Ely Film Festival 2026 have been in residency at Tofte Lake Center and are ready to showcase their work! Please help us give them a warm Ely welcome tomorrow evening 🍿 This event is free to attend!

09/14/2026

FREE NIGHT AT THE MOVIES! Join us next Tuesday, September 22nd for an evening of short films, conversation, and connection ✨ Select 2026 Ely Film Festival filmmakers are spending a week in residence at Tofte Lake Center, and they'll be showcasing their work at Ely's Historic State Theater for one night only. Meet the filmmakers and participate in Q&A sessions from 7 - 9 PM on 9/22.

Maggie Lemere | Vs. Goliath
Loren Waters | Tiger
Kieran Thompson | Wish You Were There
Claudia Tatinge Nascimento | 88 Flesh Red