THE FACTS:
13th Annual Festival: February 18-20, 2010

Held each year in mid-February, the Magnolia Independent Film Festival, the state's oldest film festival, is a celebration of the spirit, honesty, and creative vision of independent filmmaking. In 1997, Founder/Director Ron Tibbett was searching for festivals in which to enter his film, "Swept Off My Feet." When he came to the "M's," Ron noticed Mississippi had no such festival. So, he created one.

Now in its 13th season (and its 2nd under the administration of the Starkville Area Arts Council), "THE MAG" has developed an outstanding reputation as a filmmaker-friendly festival. Filmmakers enjoy free lodging at the beautiful villas of The Old Waverly Golf Course in West Point, Mississippi. Transportation is provided for filmmakers to and from the airport and the festival venues. A Thursday night catered reception, Friday Breakfast talk, Friday luncheon, Saturday AFI panel discussion, and post-fest party are yearly features on the festival schedule, not to mention the showing of top-notch independent films vying for several annual awards.