Kudos for Crossroads Film Festival:

Festival Attendees:

“This was a really great year for Crossroads; everything I saw was fantastic.  You guys outdid yourselves!”

Kristy Asken, 2009 attendee

“I think you all have done a SUPER job at promoting the festival!!

“The banner at Pearl and State is VERY eye-catching; I saw the WAPT spot yesterday afternoon and the “10” is still imprinted in my memory.  The regular emails have been so helpful and I love the “program” in the Free Press!!”

Anonymous attendee

“Great time…great job! Will most definitely attend next year!

Thank you for your interest in making sure we did attend and see you next year.”

Jim Gilmore, 2009 attendee

Filmmakers:

“Thank you for awarding my film “An Unquiet Mind” as best Experimental film 2009 in Crossroads film festival. I feel honored and pleased to receive the package from your festival. Thanks again.”

Chihwen Lo, 2009 Crossroads filmmaker

“I had great time down in Mississippi and I hope the trip will be the first of many….good luck on next year’s festival.”

Rhuland Proudfoot, 2009 Crossroads filmmaker

“Here’s to the Crossroads Film Festival’s ongoing success!!!”

The team of Animated American

“Just wanted to send a Thank You your way and say that…I’m extremely honored to have won an award, and I appreciate the opportunity to participate immensely. Keep doing what you’re doing! Thank you.”

Steve Kozel, 2009 Crossroads filmmaker

“I really like the way y’all conduct the film festival. It’s very well done. Thanks…for the planning y’all have done to make the filmmakers feel at home this weekend.  And thanks again for the opportunity to be a part of the Crossroads Film Festival….Hope to see y’all next year.”

Chuck McIntosh, 2009 Crossroads filmmaker

Critics:

“Crossroads provides more than just films to watch. Film fans have the opportunity to meet many of the filmmakers and discuss the filmmaking process as well as participate in free screenwriting workshops. Even the youngest fans will get a chance to learn about the filmmaking process.”

Chris Gore - Film Threat

The Crossroads Film Festival is the largest film festival in Mississippi and commemorates its tenth anniversary in 2009. Founded in 1999 in the capital city of Jackson—known as “The Crossroads of the South”—the four-day festival was designed as a meeting place where the strands and influences of art, themes and culture come together. Every event celebrates film, music and food, along with the great culture and heritage of Mississippi. Each year the festival provides a cross-cultural backdrop of screenings, concerts and receptions. Over the years, the festival has celebrated filmmakers with ties to Mississippi, beginning with Robert Altman in its premiere year and continuing to native Morgan Freeman, new resident Joey Lauren Adams, and Vicksburg native Charles Burnett. Crossroads has been the first Mississippi stop for most films made in Mississippi.

(http://internationalfilmguide.com/docs/2009/02/LeadingFestivals2009.pdf)

Wallflower Press International Film Guide 2009: The Definitive Annual Review of World Cinema, 45th Edition

Others:

“CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  I am so impressed with all that y’all have done this year.  I had NEVER received so many emails before, during and after the festival and that is just wonderful.  I wasn’t there in person, but I was in spirit REALLY.  Thanks for keeping me in the loop and as the first president of the board, I salute your work and dedication.  From experience I know it takes a lot to do the festival each year and you did a fabulous job.  I even saw you on Youtube!  FANTASTIC!!

All the best to the Crossroads Film Society, its board of directors, festival committee, and volunteers!!!!”

Lorena Manriquez, former president of Crossroads Film Society