July 17 - July 20, 2025
The Red Cedar Film Festival returns for its 7th year at the historic Mabel Tainter Theater in downtown Menomonie.
We invite you to join us and experience the art of film across an exciting assortment of styles, genres, and topics - there is something for almost everyone.
A Filmmaker Q&A will follow screening blocks when one of the filmmakers from that block will be present.
Pre-event sales are online only. Festival Passes and Individual screening tickets will become available once the festival schedule is finalized.
Onsite pass and ticket sales will be available immediately prior to any scheduled screening. All ticket sales are final.
Questions? [email protected]
Festival Theater and Screening Venue
Film screenings will be held at venues within a short walk of each other in the heart of downtown Menomonie.
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
There is rich history in performing arts and film in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The Mabel Tainter Center for The Arts was built in 1889 and has since been a destination for theater, music and film. This well-preserved theater will be the showcase for featured films during the Red Cedar Film Festival.
Congratulations to our 2024 Copper Quill Winners:
BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE: TO DIE ALONE
BEST NARRATIVE SHORT: CALF
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE: WHERE IS HEAVEN?
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT: PEOPLE & WOLVES
BEST ANIMATED SHORT: TRUTH DETECTOR
BEST MIDWEST ROOTS: SHANNON IS STRANGE
BEST STUDENT SHORT: PHASE III
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY: WIDER THAN THE SKY
Ticket Information
Pre-event sales are online only. Festival Passes and Individual screening tickets will become available once the festival schedule is finalized.
Onsite pass and ticket sales will be available immediately prior to any scheduled screening. All ticket sales are final.
Questions? [email protected]
Festival Pass-General Attendee: $75
Festival Pass include access to all festival film screenings, July 17-20, 2025.
Festival Pass-Student/Senior: $50
Discounted Festival Pass for students, seniors (age 65+). Includes access to all festival film screenings, July 17-20, 2025.
Single Ticket-General: $10
Single ticket for single screening time.
Single Ticket-Student/Senior: $7.50
Discounted Single ticket for single screening time for students/seniors (Age 65+)
Sponsor Passes/Single Tickets: $0
Included with Film Festival sponsorship. Number of passes or individual tickets varies per sponsorship level.
Filmmaker Pass: $0
One Filmmaker pass included per accepted film entry. This pass is reserved for filmmakers of films being screened at the 2024 festival.
2024 Sponsors & Partners
Official Festival Submission and Management Platform:
Official 2025 Festival Lodging Sponsor:
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Menomonie/UW-Stout: 149 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, US
Special rates available for festival attendees.
The Beauty of the Red Cedar region
The Red Cedar River and Watershed is an area of natural beauty, scenic trails and bustling communities. Menomonie is home to an historic and lively downtown with an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Interested in Partnering for the Current or Future Festivals?
Contact us to discuss options and opportunities
Email [email protected]