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Cast List: 2012 Community Film

No Comments 02 November 2011

A casting call for the Oxford Film Festival’s second community film — THE SHOW MUST GO ON — was held on Saturday, October 8.

Scripted roles are listed below — however, as in the first film, there will be plenty of opportunities for “ad-libbed” speaking parts for extras (still needed).

Filming will be ~~DECEMBER 9-11~~ JANUARY 5-7 (exact schedule TBD, extras needed in the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 7) at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. At least one table read will be scheduled before filming begins, tentatively December 7 (Wednesday), also at the Powerhouse. There are still opportunities for volunteer extras and crew. Please submit the interest form found here: http://tinyurl.com/offcommunityfilm

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Inspector Black/Peter – Rhes Low
Professor Prune/David– Michael Ewing
General Mayo/James – Lester Ferrell
Dame Albatross/Maggie– Detra Payne
Mary Ann LaMore/Elsa – Alice Walker
Mr. Pennywise the Butler/Alec – Greg Earnest
Yvonne the Maid/Nancy – Genevieve Fortner
Igor the Magnificent/Silas – Adam Brooks
Igor’s Assistant Natalia/Pam – Anna Donnell
Mrs. Maude/Estelle – Jennifer Mathus
Sister Amelia/Carol – Melissa Graves
Lord Thadeus Corpsan/Truman – Jim McCauley
The Director/Robert – Kyle Schlett
The Writer/Marshall – Lance Rumowicz
The Stage Manager/Rebecca – Meaghin Burke
Crew 1 / Richard – Will Harris
Crew 2 / Stanley – Michael Shorter
Costume Designer/Patti – Lynn Wells
Makeup Artist/Beverly – Kristy Robertson
Sound Man/Donald – Rob Cornelius
The Janitor/Mark – Carl Jensen
Crew 3 / Violet – Emily Rose
Crew 4 / Vivian – Alivia Roberts
Arts Board Director - Johnny McPhail
Obnoxious Patron Kid – Merrick McCool
Patron 1 – Kaye Bryant
Patron 2 – Elaine Gelbard
Patron 3 – Caron Watts
Patron 4 – Marge McCauley
Patron 5 – Steve Wooten

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The first community film, The Hanging of Big Todd Wade, filmed in Lafayette County in January, premiered to sold-out crowds at the 2011 Oxford Film Festival. It can be viewed on YouTube.

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Facebook Photo Competition

No Comments 18 September 2011

Facebook Photo Competition NOW OPEN!

See someone wearing an Oxford Film Festival shirt when out on the town? Snap a photo (get permission of course) and post it to our Facebook wall between now and Dec. 1.

You will be entered to win a prize package for 2 (value of $200), including:

2 passes to Thursday’s opening night at the Lyric with Thacker Mountain Radio, Oxford Film Festival, and Oxford Music Festival
2 3-day passes (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) to OFF 2012
2 2-day passes (Friday/Saturday) to Oxford Music Festival
one t-shirt

The winner will be announced December 15 on Facebook.

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Wanted: Mississippi Music Videos

No Comments 08 September 2011

Are you a Mississippi musician? Do you have a video? Do you want others to see it?

The Oxford Film Festival, in partnership with the Oxford Music Festival, seeks Mississippi Music videos for its February 2012 event.

Mississippi Music Videos will be screened as a block at the Lyric Theater with other Music/Film events, including panel discussions, music documentaries, and live acts.

To submit your video for consideration:

Mail a DVD screener to: Oxford Film Festival, P.O. Box 727, Oxford MS 38655
If local, drop off at Oxford Bicycle Co., 405 Jackson Avenue
If posted online, send the YouTube or Vimeo link to: film[at]oxfordfilmfest.com

With your submission, please include the following information:

Name of band/artist
Name of video director
Contact information (email + telephone)
URL of artist’s website (if applicable)

There is NO ENTRY FEE for this category.

IF ACCEPTED, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE (in December 2011):

A digital file of your music video for exhibition
High resolution photos for festival program

We look forward to seeing (and hearing!) your videos….

Questions? Send to film[at]oxfordfilmfest.com

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Film & Music Festivals join for 2012

2 Comments 08 September 2011

The Oxford Film Festival and Oxford Music Festival are proud to announce the partnership of the two popular festivals into one weekend extravaganza this February 2012.

Feb. 9-12, 2012 will host both the film and music festivals with film during the day until late evening and musical acts every night. Combined tickets to both festivals are available for those who love both music and film. The two festivals will be interacting in a variety of ways including music documentaries, music videos and a music panel to be held at the Lyric Theater along with great musical acts. The opening night of the festivals on Thursday, Feb. 9 will provide a special treat for film, music and literature lovers including a special Thacker Mountain Radio Show, world premiere of the Oxford Film Festival’s second community film and the kickoff to the music festival.

“The more we talked about it, the more we realized how well the two festivals can compliment each other,” Daniel Morrow, music fest organizer, said. “One great benefit for local musicians will be exposure to the filmmakers visiting town for the weekend.”

“The Oxford Film Festival is excited to partner with the Oxford Music Festival,” OFF Executive Director Molly Fergusson said. “We look forward to showcasing Oxford’s very talented musicians to filmmakers from all over the country.”

A full schedule for both festivals will be released later this year. The Oxford Film Festival is currently accepting submissions in all categories but especially the Mississippi music video category.

A call for sponsorship for the joint festivals is currently underway.

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Get involved: 2012 Community Film

No Comments 14 July 2011

The Oxford Film Festival is looking for volunteers in Oxford and Lafayette County who would like to be involved in the second community film project to be shot locally this fall. Both actors, speaking and non-speaking, and crew are needed.

The short comedy, produced by the Oxford Film Festival, will once again be shot by local filmmaker and Film Festival Production Director Micah Ginn. (UPDATED) Casting is tentatively scheduled for the weekend of October 8, 2011; production will be the weekend of December 9-10. The film will premiere at the 2012 Oxford Film Festival (February 9-12, 2012).

If you are interested in being part of the film, please fill out an interest survey at: http://tinyurl.com/offcommunityfilm

The first community film, The Hanging of Big Todd Wade, filmed in Lafayette County in January, premiered to sold-out crowds at the 2011 Oxford Film Festival. Collectable DVDs are still being sold locally at Off-Square Books, Taylor Grocery, and Oxford Bicycle Co., and can be viewed on YouTube.

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Call for Entries

No Comments 12 May 2011

The Oxford Film Festival opened submissions this week for the 2012 festival to be held Feb. 9-12. Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 1.

Entries will be accepted in the animated short, documentary short, experimental short, narrative short, documentary feature and narrative feature categories with special prizes for Mississippi films. Mississippi filmmakers are also encouraged to submit music videos via the festival’s website.

Entries are due by Sept. 1 for the regular deadline or by Sept. 15 for the late deadline. Withoutabox offers an early bird discount for entries before July 1 and allows for an extended deadline until Oct. 1.

The entries may be submitted online using withoutabox.com or with a paper form that is downloadable at oxfordfilmfestival.com. Filmmakers will be notified by or before December 15.

The 2012 festival schedule will be posted four to six weeks before the festival begins.