Press Room

Documents & logos
Film publicity stills
Current coverage
MovieMaker Magazine interview

Documents & logos

2010 desktop wallpaper (JPEG, 956 kb)
Standard Crossroads logotype (Photoshop, 71 kb)
Standard Crossroads logotype (Photoshop PDF, 1,080 kb)
Standard Crossroads logotype ver. 2 (Photoshop PDF, 1,440 kb)
Standard Crossroads logotype (GIF, 10 kb)
Standard Crossroads logotype (JPEG, 18 kb)
Standard Crossroads logotype (EPS for Illustrator, 208 kb)
Standard Crossroads logo only (JPEG, 18 kb)

For press kits and information email Chris Spear at info@crossroadsfilmfestival.com, or call 601.510.9148.

A limited number of press passes are available, and media crews are welcome at all Crossroads events. To arrange in-studio interviews, email Greg Williamson at greg17@comcast.net.

Publicity Stills

Images for each film featured in Crossroads 2010 can be found at this website, available for download.

Current coverage:

2009 radio spots

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45-second version

Interview with Crossroads Director Herman Snell for Moviemaker Magazine, summer 2006

Moviemaker: The festival is now in its 8th year. How has the festival changed over the years?

Herman Snell: When we started organizing Crossroads a decade ago there weren�t as many festivals as there are today. Every year our reach has grown exponentially and we�ve been able connect with a lot of great filmmakers from all over the world. During this spring�s festival we screened over 70 films from more than 14 countries. We�ve gone from folding chairs to stadium seating, but continue to strive to bring quality film to the Deep South and show everyone a great time. Our reputation for offering a different kind of festival experience has gotten out and it�s paying off.

Moviemaker: What do you think the Crossroads Festival has that other festivals lack? Has Southern culture influenced the tone or style of the festival?

Herman Snell: Beyond being home to the place where Robert Johnson sold his soul for the Blues, we are the place where Atlanta, South X Southwest and New Orleans converge. On the path to those places you�ll find we have an eclectic mix of music and literary talent: Morgan Freeman, William Faulkner, Elvis, William Eggleston, Bo Diddly, John Grisham, James Earl Jones, Jim Henson, B.B. King, Tennessee Williams, Eudora Welty, Muddy Waters, Oprah, and the next generation of Parker Posey and David Banner. We do our best to tap into new ways to expose Mississippi to the world, AND expose the international film world to Mississippi.

Moviemaker: What goals do you have (long-term and short-term) for the festival in the future?

Herman Snell: The Crossroads Film Society was established when we began 10 years ago to support not only the festival but independent film throughout the year. We strive to work with every arts group and artist in the area to show them how film is part of each of them. This month we are screening �Ballet Russes� for the International Ballet Competition which brings dancers and spectators from all over the world to Mississippi every four years. Our goals are to support film that not only is about a great story, but that connects people to every aspect of their lives. Whether you are into politics, turtles or disco dancing, there are amazing stories in the world of film that are being told and filmmakers watching the world for their next story.

Moviemaker: What advice do you have for moviemakers interested in submitting their film to your festival? Is there a certain type of movie or moviemaker that embodies the spirit of the Crossroads Festival?

Herman Snell: We strive for filmmakers of all styles to challenge Mississippi�s creative class. From feature length experimental documentaries on surrealism to animated shorts on Southern stereotypes, quality is our constant. We feel every great story or idea needs to be told. Our audience represents a broad range of artistic types.

Moviemaker: What do you think the inclusion of moviemaking workshops brings to the festival program?

Herman Snell: In order to fully support independent film you have to support the creation of independent film. We want everyone with an idea or story to tell to take a free workshop and go on to tell their story at our next festival.

Moviemaker: What did you find to be the biggest challenge in putting together this year�s festival? What was your favorite part?

Herman Snell: The biggest challenge�two words, Hurricane Katrina. A non-profit, seeking to support the arts while 60% of the state is without power and 15% going home to a concrete slab foundation was something of an experience. Our best moment this year was seeing our film society after Katrina (while without power ourselves) screening movies for evacuees in shelters from the coast.

Moviemaker: Could you tell us a bit about what the Crossroads Film Society does during the rest of the year?

Herman Snell: Throughout the year we reach out and support area filmmakers and wannabe filmmakers at all levels of experience. We offer first time storyboard and screenwriting workshops for ages 8 to 80, as well as film competitions for experienced filmmakers. The film society also offers year round public screenings of independent film. We offer the smaller Sundance and non-mainstream films that the big cineplexes don�t carry as well as special events, indie film premieres and showcases. Come see us. Submit your film. We�ll show you a great time.