Photo Story: 17th Frozen River Film Festival

The Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) returned to Winona from Feb. 6 to 13 for its 17th year. The FRFF received more submissions this year than ever before running up to its return to in-person programming. In one week, FRFF delivers more than 80 films from 30 different countries, workshops and Q&A opportunities with directors, all integrated throughout the Winona community. The festival is especially unique in that it is an all-documentary film festival.

Mohammed Islam and Carolyn Hauschild
February 16, 2022

Ed's No Name Bar, located in downtown Winona on Third Street, held a showing of the film "Rez Metal" by Ashkan Soltani Stone on Thursday, Feb. 10.
Ed’s No Name Bar, located in downtown Winona on Third Street, held a showing of the film “Rez Metal” by Ashkan Soltani Stone on Thursday, Feb. 10. (Carolyn Hauschild)

 

FRFF ran throughout Winona from Feb. 6-13, 2022, with the first event held at the Winona Arts Center, showing the film “Observations at 65* South.” The Winona Arts Center welcomed in the community for the film showing, for free, on Monday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
FRFF ran throughout Winona from Feb. 6-13, 2022, with the first event held at the Winona Arts Center, showing the film “Observations at 65* South.” The Winona Arts Center welcomed in the community for the film showing, for free, on Monday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. (Mohammed Islam)

 

Luminary snowshoe Hike & Films hosted a lumi- nary-lit snowshoe hike at the Prairie Island Camp- ground as part of the Frozen River Film Festival this past week. Snowshoes were free to rent for the event with local Blooming Grounds café beverages available. Several bonfires were kept going through- out the event for people to warm up near.
Luminary snowshoe Hike & Films hosted a luminary-lit snowshoe hike at the Prairie Island Campground as part of the Frozen River Film Festival this past week. Snowshoes were free to rent for the event with local Blooming Grounds café beverages available. Several bonfires were kept going throughout the event for people to warm up near. (Mohammed Islam)

 

Two film showings were held after the snowshoein event when the sun had set. Several bonfires were l near the viewing area for people to gather around. Everyone was welcome to join the showings for fre as part of the 17th Frozen River Film Festival.
Two film showings were held after the snowshoeing event when the sun had set. Several bonfires were near the viewing area for people to gather around. Everyone was welcome to join the showings for free as part of the 17th Frozen River Film Festival. (Mohammed Islam)

 

People of all ages volunteered at the fes- tival, some doing tasks like tending the ongoing bonfires, helping attendees with snowshoeing and setting up concessions.
People of all ages volunteered at the festival, some doing tasks like tending the ongoing bonfires, helping attendees with snowshoeing and setting up concessions. (Mohammed Islam)

 

FRFF attendees lined up by the on-site food truck for food and beverages available for purchase. Hot chocolate and apple cider were offered free for everyone throughout the event.
FRFF attendees lined up by the on-site food truck for food and beverages available for purchase. Hot chocolate and apple cider were offered free for everyone throughout the event. (Mohammed Islam)