Join us for the launch of Bay St. Louis’s first independent film festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 1-6:00pm, at the historic 100 Men Hall. We’re presenting two award-winning feature-length films: ONLY THE YOUNG (documentary)and COOKIE’S FORTUNE (narrative)plus a collection of shorts. Meet the filmmakers and join us for a ‘wrap party’ with a cash/credit bar. [The event is free /suggested donation $10.]

We believe that opportunities to watch great films and discuss how they’re made with people who have done the work is invaluable for a richer experience of the movies themselves and for inspiration for creating new work.

Ultimately conceived as a three-day event beginning in spring of 2025, the Bay St. Louis Film Festival will be a competitive celebration of documentary and narrative films, filmmaking and culture focused primarily on the American south.

OUR VENUE:

100 MEN HALL

The 100 Men Hall is an age-old organization that preserves culture, interprets history and gathers the community in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. Through live music events, innovative programs, and artistic expression, the 100 Men Hall seeks to make this African American landmark accessible to visitors of all ages. At the 100 Men Hall, we are committed to the preservation of the distinct culture found within the community of this geographical area.