Halloween screening of spooky experimental short films from the Cellular Cinema series, with costumes encouraged.
Cellular Cinema brings its Halloween screening to Bryant Lake Bowl on Thursday, October 29, with a program of spooky, strange, and sometimes silly experimental shorts. It's part of their ongoing series, which is run by artists and dedicated to moving image art and short films you won't usually find in traditional theaters. They describe it as a way of bringing filmmakers, artists, and audiences together to explore alternative forms of storytelling and artistic expression.
For this particular night, the focus shifts to the eerie side of things. The lineup gathers experimental shorts that lean into the Halloween spirit—some spooky, some just plain weird, and a few that don't take themselves too seriously. It's a curated collection rather than a single feature, so you'll see a variety of short works in one sitting. And since it's a Halloween show, costumes are encouraged, so feel free to dress up for it.
Bryant Lake Bowl is a Minneapolis spot known for its intimate feel and a wide range of programming. The theater holds around 85 people and has a 9' x 22' stage that's hosted everything from the quirky holiday favorite A Very Die Hard Christmas to musical acts like Dan Wilson, The Civil Wars, Jeremy Messersmith, and Soccer Mommy. It works as a community hub where theater and live music blend, and because it's part of the bowl, you can pair the screening with food and drinks from the restaurant.
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The screening runs from 7 PM to 8 PM, with doors opening at 6 PM, so there's plenty of time to grab a drink and get settled before the films start. Tickets are $10, and there are no refunds or exchanges.
