Red Cedar Film Festival at The Mabel Tainter - July 18th through the 20th

The Red Cedar Film Festival, now in its 7th year in 2025, is an annual showcase of independent cinema held in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Set against the backdrop of the historic Mabel Tainter Theater, the festival fosters a warm, community-centered atmosphere, blending local creative voices with compelling stories from around the globe.

Over 3 days Friday 18 through 20 July, the main themes of the 2025 Red Cedar Film Festival are organized into curated blocks that reflect a wide range of storytelling styles and cultural perspectives.

Friday Schedule

• 4:30 PM | Midwest Roots – Heartland Shorts 6 Short Films, Total Runtime: 1:25:07

• 7 PM | Midwest Roots – Heartland Drama – Princess Feature Film, Total Runtime: 1:25:07

• 9:30 PM | Cinema of Trauma and Healing 9 Short International Films, Total Runtime: 1:55:48

Saturday Schedule

• 11:00 AM | World of Animation 10 Animated International Short Films, Total Runtime: 1:24:06

• 2:00 PM | Heartland Documentaries 5 Short Documentaries, Total Runtime: 1:55:26

• 5:00 PM | Date Night – Romantic Drama1 Short Film, 1 Feature Total Runtime: 1:47:20

• 8:00 PM – FREE COMMUNITY CINEMA NIGHT – Saint Nick of Bethlehem Total Runtime: 1:33:29

Sunday Schedule

• 11:00 AM | Next Frame – Student Spotlight 19 Short Films, Total Runtime: 2:30:08

• 2:30 PM | Red Cedar Film Festival Awards 

Get full descriptions and tickets HERE.

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From The Mabel Tainter website schedule.