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Community film from 2012 Now Online!

admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:09:19 +0000

The Show Must Go On from UM Media Documentary Projects on Vimeo.

The second community film, “The Show Must Go On” directed by Matthew Graves and cinematography by Gabe Mayhan is now available for free online. Check it out on Vimeo at http://vimeo.com/36414180.

Tickets make great gifts!

admin — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:56:06 +0000

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the film lover in your life?

Oxford Film Festival tickets are now for sale through the Lyric’s website, and in person at Amelia’s on the Square.

2013 Pricing:

Three-day pass (Fri, Sat, AND Sun): $30 regular / $25 student
One-day pass (Fri, Sat, OR Sun): $15 regular / $12 student
Single film pass: $8 regular / $6.50 student
Thursday night @ the Lyric: FREE!
NEW: Party upgrade — allows access to festival parties — $50 Fri AND Sat / $25 Fri OR Sat

Give the gift of film this holiday season!

Tickets now for sale

admin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:43:41 +0000

Tickets to the 10th annual Oxford Film Festival are now available through the Lyric’s website.

Things to know:

Tickets purchased before the festival — with or without a printout — will be placed on a “will call” list. Those tickets can be picked up on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at the Lyric Oxford, or Friday-Sunday Feb. 22-24, 2013 at the Malco Oxford Studio.
Passes are not purchased for specific days, and tickets are not available for specific shows. All seating is subject to availability, and priority is given on a first-come basis.
Student rates are available on day passes, multi-day passes, and single film tickets. There is no discounted rate for party upgrades.
NEW: no ticket is required for Thursday night at the Lyric.
NEW: party upgrades are available for Friday and Saturday nights. These do not, however, allow access to the VIP tent.

Buy now and buy often! Give the gift of film….

Click here to purchase tickets to the 10th annual Oxford Film Festival!

Thanks, MAC!

admin — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:06:32 +0000

The Oxford Film Festival has been awarded a $2800 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the $1.5 million in grants the Commission will award in 2012-2013 and will be used to fund the 10th anniversary festival in February 2013. The grants are made possible by continued funding from the Mississippi State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

“The grants awarded by the Commission to arts organizations across the state provide funding for the staging of festivals, theatre performances, and many other arts-related activities. With these funds, the organizations work diligently to help tell the unique story of their community, and to reinforce the value of building a creative economy,” said Malcolm White, Executive Director of MAC. “Additionally, the arts provide a positive environment for learning, both in the classroom and in the community.”

The Mississippi Arts Commission, a state agency, serves the residents of the state by providing grants that support programs to enhance communities; assist artists and arts organizations; promote the arts in education and celebrate Mississippi’s cultural heritage. Established in 1968, the Mississippi Arts Commission is funded by the Mississippi Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, the Phil Hardin Foundation, the Riley Foundation, the Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson and other private sources. The agency serves as an active supporter and promoter of arts in community life and in arts education.

The 10th annual Oxford Film Festival has been scheduled for February 21-24, 2013.

Named in Smithsonian Mag

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:38:59 +0000

Be part of what the Smithsonian calls one of the top reasons Oxford, Mississippi is one of the best small towns in America. In their April 2012 issue, Smithsonian magazine announced Oxford as #20 in the country part in due to the conferences that bring the arts to the forefront.

“Two annual conferences, the spring Oxford Conference for the Book and July’s Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference, bring even more writers to town. The other arts are far from neglected; the Oxford Film and Music Festivals in February, plus the town’s proximity to Memphis and Nashville, keep Oxford on the circuit for popular and cutting-edge productions and performers.”

It takes sponsors like you to be part of the film and music festivals each February. As we enter our 10th year, we want the chance to bring you even greater films and greater artists. We can only do that with your help. Please consider sponsoring the festival at any level.

For more information on our sponsorships, visit http://www.oxfordfilmfest.com/get-involved/sponsors/

OFF 2012 Winners

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:38:25 +0000

The Spirit of the Hoka award was presented by our panel of jurors to the following films. Congratulations to the winners!

Animated Short
Special jury citation: Gilded Age Gladiator / dir. Brad Lambert and Rob Benica
Hoka: 5 Minutes Each / dir. Vojin Vasovic

Documentary Feature
Special jury citation: Patriot Guard Riders /dir. Ellen Frick
Hoka: Rhino Resurrected / dir. Keith Shapiro

Documentary Short
Special jury citation for cinematography: William Tyler Behold the Spirit / dir. Zack Wilson
Hoka: Saint / dir. Rory Fraser

Experimental Short
Special jury citation: Plural / dir. Dan Inglis
Hoka: Only in Dreams / dir. Adam Badlotto

Mississippi Documentary
Special Jury Citation for Cultural Relevance: Back in Oxford / dir. Jordan Berger and Houston Settle
Hoka: Showtime / dir. Ben Guest

Mississippi Music Video
Hoka: Positions in Space / dir. Ashley Williams

Mississippi Narrative
Special jury citation: Expiration Date / dir. Felicity Flesher
Hoka: Old Oak / dir. Kevin M. Jones

Narrative Feature
Hoka: Perfection / dir. Christina Beck
Prize includes: a $10,000 camera rental package from Panavision.

Narrative Short
Special jury citation for cinematography: Gabe Mayhan, The Orderly
Special jury citation for acting: Jessica Heap (Terrebonne) and Ed Lowry (Ballerina)
Hoka: Fresh Skweezed / dir. Ryan Parker and GB Shannon

Lisa Blount Memorial Acting Award
Christina Beck, Perfection

Ron Tibbett Audience Award
Showtime / dir. Ben Guest

Kudos Award (inaugural), presented to outstanding fraternity and sorority and the University of Mississippi for promoting the Oxford Film Festival through attending the festival, volunteering for the festival, and displaying a banner on their houses.
Fraternity: Phi Delta Theta
Sorority: Kappa Delta