The Magnolia Independent Film Festival

The Magnolia Independent Film Festival Mississippi's oldest film festival, a cinematic experience as rich and bold as southern sweet tea. This season’s dates: Feb. 19th - 21st, 2026

Started by Ron Tibbett in 1997, THE MAG was the first independent film festival in Mississippi.

That’s a wrap on the 29th Annual Magnolia Independent Film Festival!🎥🎬A massive thank you to the filmmakers, audiences, ...
02/22/2026

That’s a wrap on the 29th Annual Magnolia Independent Film Festival!🎥🎬

A massive thank you to the filmmakers, audiences, and judges who made this year unforgettable.

Please join us in celebrating the extraordinary talent recognized at this year's awards:

🏆 Best Feature: Anywhere
🏆 Best Short Narrative: The Lord of All Future Space and Time
🏆 Best Documentary: Ali Eats America
🏆 Best Cinematography: Notes from a Poet
🏆 Best Home Grown (MS Made): MiMiC
🏆 Best Student Film: Cat-Tastrophe
🏆 Best Animated Short: Mirage
🏆 Best Music Video: Mother Mary
🏆 Kids' Choice Award (Best Family-Friendly Film): Honse
🏆 Best 48-Hour Film Competition Film: Garry the Marshmallow
🏆 Audience Choice: Ali Eats America
🏆 Elena Zastawnik Award for Best Written Film: ...And Release
🏆 Ron Tibbett Award for Excellence in Film: The Lord of All Future Space and Time

As the festival draws to a close, we’d like to recognize Ms. Linda Jackson who was consistently a huge supporter of the ...
02/22/2026

As the festival draws to a close, we’d like to recognize Ms. Linda Jackson who was consistently a huge supporter of the arts, community and our film festival. We will always save a seat for you.

02/22/2026

Tune into our Instagram in the next few minutes to watch our Awards Ceremony live!

02/22/2026

We spoke with the gentleman behind the short film Interlude who shared the personal inspiration that drove the film, and a bit about working with a furry friend.

02/21/2026

The interviews have kicked off at the 29th Annual Magnolia Independent Film Festival!

We spoke with Miss Golden Triangle Mariah Smith who shared some of her favorite things to around Starkville.

There’s still time to get tickets and arrive! Showings start at 6 pm! Buy tickets at the link in our bio!

It’s the final evening of the 29th Annual Magnolia Independent Film Festival! 🎥🎬 and it’s not too late to buy tickets at...
02/21/2026

It’s the final evening of the 29th Annual Magnolia Independent Film Festival! 🎥🎬 and it’s not too late to buy tickets at magnoliafilmfest.com or via the link in our bio!

Showings begin at 6 pm, but get there early for exclusive red carpet interviews and camaraderie!

Shorts:
Digging My Own Grave
Ancestral Whispers
I’m Not Your Negroni
Inciting Incident
The Yellow Sponge is the Dish Sponge
Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up

Feature:
Anywhere

02/21/2026

You heard it here first! The 29th Annual Magnolia Independent Film Festival is a hit and there’s plenty more to see!

Join us tomorrow evening for the following:

Shorts:
Digging My Own Grave
Ancestral Whispers
I’m Not Your Negroni
Inciting Incident
The Yellow Sponge is the Dish Sponge
Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up

Feature:
Anywhere

This is something you DON’T want to miss! Secure your tickets NOW using the link in our bio!

We’ve officially kicked off the Friday night festivities!
02/21/2026

We’ve officially kicked off the Friday night festivities!

Thank you to all our wonderful filmmakers and guests for attending our Ron Tibbett Legacy Luncheon for Filmmakers!Indepe...
02/20/2026

Thank you to all our wonderful filmmakers and guests for attending our Ron Tibbett Legacy Luncheon for Filmmakers!

Independent films thrive because of people like you!

02/20/2026

Join us for day 2 of the 29th Annual Magnolia Independent Film Festival!

Our red carpet begins at 5:20 p.m. tonight! Don't have tickets yet? Purchase them at magnoliafilmfest.com

Showing tonight:

Shorts:
Mother Mary.. And Release
Where's My Coffee Cup?
GARRY*
The Keys to Betterman*
MiMiC*
Stotts Got It*
The Lord of All Future Space & Time

Feature:
Deepfaking Sam Altman

*Films a part of the 48-hour Film Competition

02/19/2026

INT. THEATER – NIGHT

A packed house. The lights dim. The story begins.

Tonight’s screening is made possible by Arepas Coffee Bar.

Support the businesses that support the arts.

“We believe stories shape communities.” Thank you to the following sponsors for standing behind independent filmmakers. ...
02/19/2026

“We believe stories shape communities.”

Thank you to the following sponsors for standing behind independent filmmakers.

Film Mississippi
Copy Cow
Spruill Property Management
Selig Polyscope Company
East Mississippi Lumber Company
Starkville Community Foundation
Costume Party
Shipley’s Donuts
Magnolia’s at the Ritz
Michelle Easterling - Circuit Court Judge Place 3

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PO Box 806
Starkville, MS
39760

Telephone

+16626173239

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