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Just a little over two weeks ago we wrapped the 2012 SoAL Film Fest. Now that we’ve had time to settle down, reunite with our families, clean our houses, and actually get a little rest, it’s the perfect time to say thank you.


The sun has set on the 2012 SoAL Film Fest, the curtain has been drawn, and we’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this year’s celebration of Southern cinema the best yet.

A successful multi-day event such as our festival takes planning months in advance (often starting the day after our wrap party). But without financial, organizational, logistical and emotional support from individuals and businesses in our community, the best blueprint we can create would end up just wishful thinking.

But thanks to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers and patrons, our wishes continue to come true; the greatest of which is stoking the passions of those who love films with Southern flavor. By showcasing filmmakers and their creations, as well as our beloved city and its fantastic venues, we are building momentum reaching far beyond south Alabama.

And none of it would be possible without the overwhelming support we’ve received in each of the four years of SoAL Film Fest.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You know who you are, and we pledge to do all we can to make sure the world knows who you are, too. Together, we know the future is limitless – a blank screen for diverse projection and celebration.


Please help us thank and support all of our generous sponsors

Alabama Film Office Mobile Arts Council
Alabama State Council on the Arts ArtWorks - National Endowment for the Arts
venues
Crescent Theater Mobile Public Library
Centre for the Living Arts
press & marketing materials
Mod Mobilian BNI
Natural Awakenings Healthy Living Magazine
food & drink
The Royal Scam Heroes Sports Bar & Grill
Wintzell's Oyster House The OK Bicycle Shop
Callaghan's Irish Social Club
Cathead Vodka Johnson Brothers
lodging
Fort Conde Inn Hampton Inn
volunteer support
Parrish Walker - Realty Ninja

We have to give a special thanks to Jolt Productions, Logan Bowes, and Tony West, for their excellent sponsor intro for this year.

South Alabama Film Festival Sponsorship “Thank You” Video from Jolt Productions on Vimeo.

And finally, we’d like to say thank you to the Mobile Press Register, The Lagniappe, and Local 15 for coming out and joining in the fun. We expect to see you all back next year!

MPR:

South Alabama Film Festival brings cornucopia of movies to Mobile this weekend

South Alabama Film fest concludes today with encore presentation of winners

Lagniappe:

Boozie Beer Nues

Local 15:

SOAL Film Festival at the Crescent Theater

Duke and The King

The votes from the weekend have been tallied and it was close for both features and shorts. We’re happy to announce the 2012 Audience favorites:

Favorite short: The Future Is In Your Hands – Luke Buckley

Favorite feature: Duke & The King – Wayne Franklin, Kris E. Wheeler

Both films will be shown today in the Space 301 auditorium @ 2pm.