TCFF 2024 Spotlight: Antarctic Voyage
2024 marks 15 years of the Twin Cities Film Fest, which runs October 17-26 at the Marcus West End Cinema at the Shops at West End in St. Louis Park.
Nearly 150 films – including features, shorts, animation, and documentaries – will screen over the course of the festival, both in-person and online (through TCFF’s Streams platform). Additionally, directors, producers, and actors will walk the red carpet, present their films, and take part in Q&As and discussions about their work.
Over the course of TCFF 2024, we’ll be chatting with some of those filmmakers and stars to find out more about what they’re bringing to the TCFF screens.
Film: Antarctic Voyage (tickets/info)
In-person screening: 10:45 a.m., Saturday, October 19
Filmmaker in attendance: Yes
Streams Pass: Yes
One thing the Twin Cities Film Fest hangs its hat on is the number of MN Connected films that play
during its 10-day run. 2024 is no exception, with nearly half of the films having a Minnesota connection. Among those is the documentary, “Antarctic Voyage,” which is directed by Twin Cities native Kevin Schreck.
Q: Tell us a little bit about your film.
“Antarctic Voyage” is both a modern-day adventure film and a visual tone poem taking place on one of the last frontiers on Earth’s surface – the sub-Antarctic and Southern Ocean. After a life of hiking, fishing, and exploring Minnesota’s natural resources, going to this remote region to make this art project was a dream come true.
Q: Now tell us something about it that we might not be able to glean from the trailer or description.
It’s not just a film about science and nature, but also a human story, with laughter, tears, and catharsis. While I wanted to show the aesthetic value of scientific research, the natural world, I also wanted to show why people go to the ends of the world to understand life on our planet. I think anyone of any age or background or identity can get something out of it, because it touches on universal themes.
Q: If someone is only going to see one film at the Twin Cities Film Fest, why should it be this one?
This film was made for the cinema. If you really want to truly feel the emotional resonance of this adventure’s scope and scale, you’re going to want to experience this movie on the big screen with great sound and an enthusiastic audience.
Q: Prior to TCFF, where has the film screened, and what has the response been so far?
Our world premiere took place at the Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham, Alabama, back in August. It was a sold out show with a full house, so if that’s any indication to how the TCFF event might go, you’ll want to get your tickets ASAP! We were so lucky to receive overwhelmingly positive reviews and thoughtful feedback from our audience.
Q: What was it that drew you to submit your film for the Twin Cities Film Fest?
I was born and raised in the Twin Cities. I genuinely believe that growing up in Minnesota and being surrounded by nature instilled a passion for the natural world that led to this film. In a way, this adventure is 35 years in the making. I am truly honored to share this very personal journey and creative expression with my hometown and local community of nature lovers and cinephiles alike.
Q: What’s next for your film after this festival?
I am in post-production on an epic biographical documentary called “Enongo.” The film follows an inspiring rapper/producer/Ph.D. candidate, who goes by her stage persona, “Sammus.” Our documentary not only follows her life’s journey in intimate detail, but is brought to life with original animation, as well. I think it’s my biggest and most personal work yet, and I can’t wait to share it with the world – and hopefully the Twin Cities, in particular – in the near future.
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