I have a raging sinus issue complete with a rib shaking cough, (no) thanks to the fact it is still 87 degrees in Memphis the day before November. I've always known Mother Nature to be a practical joker, but never to quite this effect. I turned 40 three days ago, and if it seemed a bit off (as if reaching middle age wasn't enough) it was because I had expected to ring in another year with a deep chill in the air and not by turning on my window unit. But alas, these are the cards we've been dealt, so tomorrow night, I am excited to plunge headfirst into this year's Indie Memphis Film Festival (hereafter IMFF '16). As always, there is a thoroughly diverse and intriguing crop of movies playing throughout the week, ranging from narrative, documentaries, shorts, local, and otherwise. And per usual, the venues showcase what makes Memphis so unique and special, thus providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for viewers who are new to our city.
This festival is the ultimate birthday gift for me, a chance to see a ridiculous amount of movies in a small amount of time. It's the opportunity to experience movies I've never heard of, discover new talent I didn't know existed, and savor the company of visiting filmmakers during Q&As and parties. There is no greater time to be a movie lover, so I am so proud and thankful this festival exists in Memphis. As I did the past several years, I look forward to writing coverage of every movie I see, shorts included. Even more than that, though, I look forward to the unmatched sense of community that comes from sitting in a darkened theater, surrounded by people all sharing the collective high of being swept away by the magic of the movies. Let's do this!
Passes, individual screening tickets, and the festival schedule are available HERE
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