Film Score Fest challenges filmmakers and composers/music-makers to create a short film with original scoring, and we premiere chosen films with a live orchestra! Creators of all experience levels and artistic styles are welcome.

Join us for a kickoff celebration to meet fellow artists and potentially find someone to work with for the Film Score Fest challenge. You can also sign up as an individual and we’ll pair you with a random filmmaker or composer/music-maker.

  • Sunday, September 15, 2024
  • 2pm – 4pm
  • Saint Paul Neighborhood Network, 550 Vandalia St #170, St Paul, MN 55114
  • Free! Snacks & drinks provided!
  • No need to RSVP, but here’s the Facebook event

Kickoff Schedule:

  • 2:00pm – Mingling, snacks & drinks
  • 2:15pm – Film Score Fest Q&A, announcement of this year’s theme
  • 2:30pm – Filmmakers and Musicians Speed Networking
  • 3:15pm – Sign up for the challenge, mingling, snacks & drinks
  • 4:00pm – Event ends

Thanks to our hosts Saint Paul Neighborhood Network!

Scholarship for BIPOC Filmmakers and Composers/Music-Makers

Film Score Fest is proud to offer six $500 scholarships for BIPOC filmmakers and composers/music-makers who would like to participate in Film Score Fest. Learn more here.

Film Score Fest Screening

The Film Score Fest screening will take place in Spring 2025 at History Theatre in Saint Paul. Stay tuned for updates through our mailing list and Facebook page.

If you can’t make it to this kickoff event, fear not – you’ll be able to sign up shortly afterwards.