*The Oxford Film Fest welcomes submissions from all, including programmers and board members, provided their affiliations are fully disclosed during the submission process. An independent jury, overseen by a jury selection committee and the board, will ensure all evaluations are conducted fairly and without bias.

About Oxford Film Festival

Named a Top 50 Film Festival worth the entry fee over several years by MovieMaker magazine, Oxford Film Festival in Oxford, Miss., exhibits over 100 quality films from across the globe and has been praised for its hospitality. In 2008, the Oxford Film Festival became an independent non-profit organization with 501c3 status committed to celebrating the art of independent cinema.

The Economic Impact

The Oxford Film Festival is proud to be recognized as one of the largest economic stimulators for the City of Oxford, Mississippi and Lafayette County.

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OxFilm celebrates the art of independent cinema. Through year-round programming, the festival works to encourage filmmaking in Oxford and north Mississippi as part of the global film community, while cultivating audience appreciation of cinema through screenings, workshops and educational programs that culminate in the annual festival.

Johnny & Susan McPhail, Festival Ambassadors

2025 Sponsors

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