The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council was launched with a mission to create opportunities for artists to gain recognition, showcase their work, aid artist in securing financial support and offer programs that introduce the residents of Oxford, Mississippi to a broad and diverse range of art programs.
 
The Arts Council was established in 1975 and has been a partner in creating the Oxford Film Festival, Double Decker Art Festival and other events that celebrate music, literature, and the performing arts.  This effort culminated in 2006 as the Arts Council has taken on the task of renovating a 1928 building in to a community arts center.
 
Last year the Arts Council launched a summer film series in the new arts center that highlighted Independent Films.  Based on the success of the series the Arts Council plans to hold a “mini festival” of Independent movies.  The Mini Indie Film Festival will offer film makers the chance to not only have their film screened but earn a portion of the proceeds from the ticket sales.  The idea is simple – the Arts Council has the venue and mission to create opportunities for artist.
 
The event is scheduled for July 16 & 17, 2009.  Proceeds from the ticket sales will be divided equally between all films screened with one portion going to the Arts Council.  MIFF: Mini Indie Film Festival is open to all types and styles of films for animated shorts, documentaries, and feature length films. Deadline for submission is April 30, 2009.  Information is available by calling 662-236-6429 or by email at [email protected]