In the Spotlight today is the 9th Annual Macon Film Festival, a four-day cinema extravaganza that draws deeply from the rich artistic culture and hospitality of the Deep South. Features and short films are equally welcome at this one-of-a-kind event, in competitive categories that include animation, student films, documentaries, and more. Filmmakers working in all manner of genres, themes, and media will find a thrilling and communal experience at the festival, as they discover and discuss many of the best stories in the film festival circuit.
Macon Film Festival takes full advantage of multiple gorgeous venues in the city's arts-infused downtown district and features a broad array of film screenings, celebrity guests, and creative workshops as the festival weekend unfolds. More than $13,000 USD in prize money is awarded to the festival's finest creative voices, and participating filmmakers have numerous opportunities to expand their visibility by engaging with local media. Each exhibiting filmmaker can screen his or her film in two of three awe-inspiring, historic venues.
To allow visiting filmmakers the chance to focus on the thrills of the festival experience without the hassles of travel, Macon Film Festival provides discounted lodging, as well as scheduled shuttle trips from Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport to the festival's hotel partners in Macon. Additional shuttle service is available to visitors throughout the festival, making it easy to bounce from venue to venue in comfort.
UPCOMING DEADLINE
September 20, 2013 - Late Deadline
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
Surrounded by a rich music and southern culture, the Macon Film Festival celebrates independent films while promoting filmmaking for entertainment, inspiration, education, and economic development.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Numerous celebrity guests have rolled down south to share their professional experiences with the Macon Film Festival crowd. Popular sightings have included Jack McBrayer (NBC's 30 Rock), Beth Grant (Donnie Darko), Mink Stole (Hairspray), and Illeana Douglas (Easy to Assemble).
Whether you're a student filmmaker with a bright future or a seasoned storyteller looking to mix and mingle with other artists, submit your best work to the Macon Film Festival today and join in on the fun!
Macon Film Festival takes full advantage of multiple gorgeous venues in the city's arts-infused downtown district and features a broad array of film screenings, celebrity guests, and creative workshops as the festival weekend unfolds. More than $13,000 USD in prize money is awarded to the festival's finest creative voices, and participating filmmakers have numerous opportunities to expand their visibility by engaging with local media. Each exhibiting filmmaker can screen his or her film in two of three awe-inspiring, historic venues.
To allow visiting filmmakers the chance to focus on the thrills of the festival experience without the hassles of travel, Macon Film Festival provides discounted lodging, as well as scheduled shuttle trips from Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport to the festival's hotel partners in Macon. Additional shuttle service is available to visitors throughout the festival, making it easy to bounce from venue to venue in comfort.
UPCOMING DEADLINE
September 20, 2013 - Late Deadline
MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
Surrounded by a rich music and southern culture, the Macon Film Festival celebrates independent films while promoting filmmaking for entertainment, inspiration, education, and economic development.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Numerous celebrity guests have rolled down south to share their professional experiences with the Macon Film Festival crowd. Popular sightings have included Jack McBrayer (NBC's 30 Rock), Beth Grant (Donnie Darko), Mink Stole (Hairspray), and Illeana Douglas (Easy to Assemble).
Whether you're a student filmmaker with a bright future or a seasoned storyteller looking to mix and mingle with other artists, submit your best work to the Macon Film Festival today and join in on the fun!