Breakout Session: Reel Impact: Film, Festivals and Creative Tourism (FRENCH RIVER ROOM)
This session explores how film and tourism intersect in Minnesota, showing how regional storytelling and cinematic infrastructure fuel economic growth. Duluth-based organizations will share how their work supports a thriving creative economy.
Join us for lessons on collaboration, community engagement and creative placemaking from one of Minnesota’s most vibrant cultural hubs, plus a look at annual film-related visitation—whether for production or exhibition—and the unique attributes that keep filmmakers and cinephiles returning. This dynamic panel explores the intersection of film and tourism in Minnesota, showcasing how regional storytelling and cinematic infrastructure fuel economic growth, vitality and year-round cultural stewardship. Representatives from key Duluth-based organizations will situate their work within the broader film ecosystem and highlight how these efforts contribute to a thriving creative economy.