The Big Muddy Film Festival

If you are a film buff, there is a spectacular festival that you cannot miss. This year is the 34th annual Big Muddy Film Festival, running from February 22, 2012 to February 26, 2012 in Carbondale, Illinois. B.M.F.F. has become one of the most respected, completely independent film festivals in the country, and it is also amongst the oldest that is completely run by the students of SIU Carbondale.

Films featured fall into the genres of animation, documentary, experimental and narrative.

From the first Big Muddy festival in 1979, it has done nothing but grow in popularity taking in diverse films from all 50 states and from countries all over the world! The best films in each category are awarded cash prizes and jurors have the option of distributing other awards as they see fit. Come make an appearance at this wonderful festival and celebrate B.M.F.F.’s grassroots origins and support the local arts community in Carbondale; you wont regret it! Check out their website for more info: http://bigmuddyfilm.com/

By Kai Dadian