Middle of Somewhere Film Festival

The Middle of Somewhere Film Festival, taking place May 14–16, 2027 in Granite Falls, Minnesota, is a three‑day celebration of local storytelling. Filmmakers with a Minnesota address are invited to submit completed works (post‑Oct 1 2021) via FilmFreeway. Submissions are subject to a non‑refundable fee per film and must include subtitles or captions. The festival offers screenings, networking events, workshops, and audience engagement, and awards cash prizes: $500 for first place, $250 for second, and $100 for third in Documentary, Narrative, and Experimental categories, plus a $300 People’s Choice Award. The event is funded by the Minnesota Humanities Center and the Granite Falls Economic Development Authority.

Screenings, networking events, workshops, audience exposure, cash awards

Filmmakers must have a Minnesota address; films must be completed after October 1, 2021; subtitles/captions required; no AI‑generated video or music; each film requires a separate submission fee; all runtimes accepted.