About: Jax Film Fest
Mission: Our mission is to be a multiplier in building a robust and sustainable film community where Jacksonville is seen as a leader in independent film creation and curation.
Vision: Our vision is to rejuvenate the film industry in Jacksonville by creating an atmosphere that immerses filmmakers with their audience and our community.
History
Founded by Joan Monsky and Karen Sadler in 2002, the festival debuted as a non-profit cultural organization that brought together a group of community leaders and local artists. The annual event screened dozens of the hundreds of films submitted for consideration to an audience comprised of local, national, and international festival-goers.
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in the Film Community
Film as an art medium can uplift voices and bring together communities that would not otherwise cross paths. Creating that intersection is what we do. Every year at Jacksonville Film Festival you can expect to view films, speak to and hear from filmmakers, learn about film creation - through workshops and panels - and network with other film enthusiasts from around the world. Through prioritizing cultural exchange we foster conversations between filmmakers and their audiences. Successful production of the Jacksonville Film Festival is possible through sponsorships, community partnerships, filmmakers, volunteers, and our board.
The Jacksonville Film Festival is a part of the ever-growing art and culture community in Jacksonville, Florida. An international film festival that is created out of a desire to make Jacksonville a destination for future film conversations and production. Although Jacksonville has a rich history of film opportunities, it has not been cultivated. Enter the Jacksonville Film Festival as a place to catapult what was once a historical footnote into an irreplaceable part of our city’s story and identity.
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