Our festival focuses on diverse voices and has added awards and support for female directors, focus on more POC directors and a LGBTQ film section. With awareness to Mississippi's history, inclusion is imperative at our festival, especially now more than ever.

The Oxford Film Festival established in 2003 is a one of a kind festival in the state of Mississippi. After being named A Top 50 Film Festival Worth the Entry Fee by MovieMaker Magazine 4 years in a row, the festival has rapidly seen growth as it moves into its 15th anniversary festival in February 2018.

But far from being a festival just for Oxford and the state of Mississippi, the festival's focus on diversity and inclusion as well as having a super fun time has made it a festival darling for filmmakers.

From karaoke and bowling parties to mansions, each night festival goers can let their hair down and make new friends after a day of watching great films ranging from documentary shorts and features to narrative shorts and features from around the globe, music videos and documentaries, Mississippi films and as of 2016, our LGBTQ film selection. The festival takes place in February in Mississippi so there is also a deep focus on films that touch on Civil Rights including last year's Oscar nominee I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO with special introduction by actor Danny Glover.

The festival is held over 5 days and also hosts monthly screenings and events. We try to provide free screenings when possible with funds made by the ticket sales from the festival. Submission fees are all earmarked towards attending filmmakers including their hotels, transportation and meals.

We also provide free workshops for filmmakers and people interested in learning more about film by bringing in industry to teach on a variety of topics from crowdfunding to intellectual property to sound editing, casting and more.