Southern Screen Festival
Nov 21-24
Whether you are flying in from many miles away or trekking across town, Southern Screen Festival attracts entertainment lovers and creators to see something new and learn something unforgettable. With dozens of films screenings, plus an array of workshops, panels, parties, and live performances, the four day celebration every November is sure to entertain, educate, and inspire.
Let Southern Screen show you how the heart of Cajun Country showcases emerging and innovative storytellers!
2024 Festival Shirt
SEE SOMETHING NEW.
LEARN SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE.
Past
Guest Takeaways
Every year, the Southern Screen Festival is honored to host some of the most interesting and innovative creators from across Louisiana and the globe. Spanning film, television, music, podcasts and emerging media, Southern Screen welcomes professionals who can share knowledge and inspire our Southern Louisiana communities.
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ALLISON BECKER
ACTRESS - PARKS & RECREATION
“Thanks so much for having me at the festival! I had such an amazing time and every single person I met was so lovely and welcoming.”
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EAMONN BOWLES
PRESIDENT - MAGNOLIA PICURES
“Southern Screen is a gem of a festival in a gem of a town. It was the perfect mix of fun, great music and a serious focus on the concrete realities involved in making films in today’s changing environment. There was a tremendous amount of talent in many different disciplines and it was a real eye-opener to discover a lot of the regional talent.”
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OLIVIA PERILLO
FILMMAKER - INTENTION
“It was a really inspiring process to craft something with Kinomada in such a short time that I was proud of and happy to share at Southern Screen.”
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MICHAEL LYLE
FOLEY ARTIST - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
“Southern Screen is an exceptional gathering of film, continuing education and friends from far and wide. One aspect I particularly like is the true effort made to include local and emerging filmmakers in the programming. To top things off, Lafayette thrives on a true sense of community and there are few places where one can experience the delightful southern hospitality this city offers to its guests.”
OTHER NOTABLE GUESTS
TOM KENNY
Voice Actor, SpongeBob SquarePants
SWAMP DOGG
Musician
DYLAN LEINER
Senior Executive Vice President, Sony Pictures Classics
JAVIER MARCHESELLI
First Assistant Editor (Blade Runner 2049/Dune)
JOHN VIENER
Writer/Producer/Actor (Family Guy)
MOLLEY BURCH
Musician (Austin, TX)
DARCY MCKINNON
Documentary Producer (Neutral Ground)
DANIEL DRATCH
Writer/Producer (Monk/The Cleveland Show)
CHADD GINDIN
Writer/Producer (Santa Clarita Diet)
JOSH ROBINIWITZ
SVP/Director of Music, Grey Media
MATT SULLIVAN
Light In The Attic
THOMAS GOLUBIC
Music Supervisor (Breaking Bad)
STEVE GLEASON
Former New Orleans Saints Player
JENNIE ARMON
Music Supervisor/Producer
RACHEL GRAEFF
Producer, TLC
MISSION TO ZYXX
Podcast (Audioboom)
JUSTIN STENS
Musician (Dr. Dog, I Lay Where I Fall)
CHRISTINA VAROTSIS
Film Producer (Shameless)
MONTY ROSS
Film Producer (Malcom X)
ALEX BORSTEIN
Actress/Writer (The Marvelous Mrs Masiel/Family Guy)
ROBERT LEGATO
VFX Supervisor (Titanic)
PAUL LOVELACE
Producer/Editor (Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted)
JAY WADLEY
Composer (I’m Thinking of Ending Things)
JOE STEWART
Production Designer (Friends)
ANTHONY DOMINICI
TV Producer (Making It/Lego Masters)
KINOMADA
Canadian Film Collective
BEN DICKEY
Musician/Actor (Blaze)
RACHEL DRATCH
Actress/Writer (Saturday Night Live/Wine Country)
DUSTAN LOUQUE
Musician/Music Producer/Songwriter (LOUQUE)
DANNY REISCH
Composer/Sound Engineer, Good Danny’s
NICOLE RODGERS
2nd Asst Director (Castle)
MARY TRAHAN
TV Writer (Bones)
“The Festival was spectacular! Great food, wine, beer, parties and the swamp tour with a real Louisiana guide made all the difference.”
— MONTY ROSS, PRODUCER (MALCOM X)
DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
Located in the heart of Cajun and Creole Country, Lafayette offers a truly unique backdrop for Southern Screen and promises to offer an even more unforgettable experience for out of town guests. As you enjoy our Festival programming, we invite you to come dance a two step, enjoy our delicious food, and experience Southern hospitality at its finest.
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2024 sponsors and grants!
Southern Screen is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment of the Arts.
Supported by a grant from the Lafayette Consolidated Government, External Agencies Funding Program for Arts and Culture, as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts.
This program is funded under a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this (publication) (program) (exhibition) (website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
