Rivers’ Edge International Film Festival: Nov. 4-7

The Rivers’ Edge International Film Festival returns for a sixth year, bringing independent film to the smart, arts-oriented, mid-American river town of Paducah!

The four-day event is built around the showing of quality independent film from around the world. Dedicated to the film lover with multiple venues in which to experience the best the world of cinema, and on the film maker, offering opportunities for exhibition, education and networking with contemporaries, you’ll find something for everyone at this year’s festival.

For a complete list of films, locations and times, visit the Rivers’ Edge website! And volunteer! The festival is always in need of good folks who can lend a hand! Plus you can get a lot of really cool stuff for free!

About the Juror: Tina Mabry
A native of Tupelo, Miss., Tina Mabry has established herself as an innovative director and even more skilled writer. She got her start at the University of Southern California, School of Cinema-Television, where she was awarded an MFA in Film Production. While participating in Film Independents (FIND) Project: Involve, Tina finished developing her short film, Brooklyn’s Bridge to Jordan, which was accepted into more than 50 film festivals worldwide and won multiple Jury and Audience Awards, along with an award for Best Director. Brooklyn’s Bridge to Jordan also aired on Showtime, BET J, and was voted No. 1 on the season finale of LOGO’s The Click List 2: Best in Short Film.

Tina recently co-wrote a feature screenplay entitled Itty Bitty Titty Committee, which was directed by Jamie Babbit (But I’m a Cheerleader, Nip/Tuck, Ugly Betty). The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival (2007) and won Best Feature Narrative at the South by Southwest Film & Music Festival (2007).

Tina’s film Mississippi Damned opens the Festival Thursday, Nov. 4. The film will begin at 7 p.m., with a Q & A Session directly following.