Local movie honored at fest
Oxford actors, filmmakers win top honors at 10th annual Oxford Film Festival this past weekend. (February 25, 2013, Page 1A, 8A)
Four major movies used Oxford as backdrop
In honor of the Oxford Film Festival this weekend, Jack Mayfield shares with us the history of major films in Oxford since the 1940s. (February 22, 2013, Page 1B, 3B)
Bringing film projects back home
Last night a table read of the script “Beulah” was read by local actors at the Powerhouse as a kick-off to the Oxford Film Festival. The event also was part of an announcement that the $5 million project will be made in Mississippi and financed by Ole Miss former student Tom Humbarger and produced by New Albany native Hudson Hickman. (February 21, 2013, Page 1, 7)
2013 Oxford Film Fest offers lots for locals
The 2013 Oxford Film Festival set for this weekend will offers all types of films, but two areas – music and local films – will probably be of special interest to many of those attending the festival screenings. Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at some of the offerings, including this year’s community film project. (February 20, 2013, Page 4)
Oxford Film Festival announces 2013 lineup
The tenth anniversary of the Oxford Film Festival will be held Feb. 21-24, 2013 and the lineup was just announced. For a full listing visit www.oxfordfilmfest.com (December 5, 2012, Page 14)
Hollywood South revisits Oxford Film Festival 2012
OXFORD TOWN – Hollywood South syndicated columnist Jamie O’Quinn (pictured here) takes a fond look back at the 2012 Oxford Film Festival held last month at the Malco Studio Cinema. It’s her opinion that while the selection of films chosen for viewing (at OFF) is an integral part of a festival, it’s the people in attendance who are the greatest attraction. “From film producers, directors, screenwriters, musicians, actors, crew to volunteers, the interactions with these creative and passionate people remain the most intriguing part of the experience,” O’Quinn states in her column. Share O’Quinn’s memorable retrospective of this year’s film festival on Page 12 in Oxford Town issue No. 970. (March 15, 2012)
Film and music festival organizers happy with merge
The decision to merge the Oxford Film Festival and the Oxford Music Festival this year was a good idea, according to organizers of both festivals. (February 24, 2012, Page 3A)
Film fest crowds pack theaters
Awards were handed out Saturday night at the Malco movie theater during the annual Oxford Film Festival. In its ninth year, organizers were happy with the turnout and are already planning for next year’s 10th anniversary show. Read about the festival and see the list of winners in today’s EAGLE. (February 13, 2012, Page 1A)
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE: Young Buffalo kicks off Oxford Music Festival on Thacker Mountain Radio
OXFORD TOWN – Young Buffalo, the former-moniker of the solo work of Jim Barrett (pictured here), was born in the summer of 2009. Now, with over two years of gigs and songwriting experience under its belt, Young Buffalo is a highly sought after act in Oxford and across the South. Page 7 in this week’s issue of Oxford Town features a Q&A with Barrett about the band’s upcoming performances – two of them – as the Oxford Music Festival’s headliner tonight (Feb. 9) at the Lyric Theater. Thacker Mountain Radio officially kicks off the 2012 Oxford Film and Music Festivals at the venue tonight at 6 featuring YB. (February 9, 2012, Page 7)
