43rd annual Big Muddy Film Festival kicks off Wednesday
(WSIL) This year’s venues might be a bit different, but visitors to the annual Big Muddy Film Festival will still be able to experience some of the best independent films.
Usually the films are shown in-person on the SIU Carbondale campus, but due to COVID-19 you can watch this year s 82 films from the comfort of your own home.
This year s festival runs March 17 through March 31.
It kicks off at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. A gala awards ceremony at 7 p.m. March 28 that includes festival jurors will be livestreamed. All of the programs will be available at Big Muddy Film Fest Online and linked through the festival’s web page.
43rd annual Big Muddy Film Festival kicks off on Wed
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Virtual Big Muddy Film Festival 2021 will include smartphone entries
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by Pete Rosenbery
CARBONDALE, Ill. – In preparing for its 43rd edition in March, the venerable Big Muddy Film Festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will provide a few new twists.
One of the nation’s oldest film festivals affiliated with a university and widely known for strong documentaries that highlight social issues, the virtual event will include a category for films shot with smartphones.
The 2021 festival, March 17-31, will also feature competitive films in four other categories: animation, experimental and narrative, along with virtual juror presentations. This year’s festival will feature 82 selections from 228 submissions, including three feature narratives making their U.S. premieres.