Bay St Louis Film Festival

03/02/2026

If you missed it at the Bay St Louis Film Festival in January, The Inquisitor by Angela Lynn Tucker is now streaming live on the PBS App. Don't miss this thought-provoking film.

Meet Barbara Jordan: a Texas congresswoman who transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while masking a complex private life.

The Inquisitor is now streaming on the PBS app.

01/14/2026

You could hear a pin drop at the Bay St Louis Film Festival in MS when it premiered the film "Natchez" at its sold out event. Here's just a taste of a powerful Q&A following the film, including director /producer Suzannah Hilbert, producer Darcy McKinnon, and participants. Ranger Barney Schoby describes the moment when a train whistle blew right outside the 100 Men D.B.A. Hall as Natchez’s climax played. The ancestors spoke.

Stay tuned for next year's BSLfilmfest dates!

Bay St Louis Little Theatre Pearl Hotel
Pink Bug Design Studio Hen House of Bay St Louis
Oscilloscope Laboratories Mississippi Film Society New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall Film Mississippi

01/06/2026

Great films, fascinating filmmakers, and a terrific time.

Oscilloscope Laboratories Mississippi Film Society New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall Mississippi Film Society

01/05/2026

Bay St. Louis Film Festival showcases nationally acclaimed documentaries

https://www.wlox.com/2026/01/03/bay-st-louis-film-festival-showcases-nationally-acclaimed-documentaries/

Oscilloscope Laboratories Film Mississippi New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall Mississippi Film Society

Friday marks the first night of the Bay St. Louis Film Festival, which features documentaries that have grabbed awards at film festivals across the country.

01/04/2026

Bay St. Louis Film Festival thanks you this year!
The Historic 100 Men Hall
BSL Little Theatre
Pearl Hotels
Pink Bug Design Studio
The Hen House

You've helped us provide great films and good company!
We're glad you helped make this festival happen!

Two-day pass $35, available online or at the door - www.bslfilmfest.com

100 Men D.B.A. Hall Bay St Louis Little Theatre Pearl Hotel Pink Bug Design Studio Hen House of Bay St Louis
Oscilloscope Laboratories Film Mississippi New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall100 Men D.B.A. Hall Mississippi Film Society

01/03/2026

Bonfire wrap party with live music by Crow The Culprit.
Food and drink available at a cash/credit bar.
tickets online or at the door - www.bslfilmfest.com
Food and drinks will be available, and the weekend wraps with a bonfire party and live music by Crow The Culprit under the Bay St. Louis sky.

01/03/2026

Saturday Screens Begin!
Doors open 11:30a for a full day of documentaries and short films.
Catch the Mississippi Film Commission presentation at 12p—learn how films are made and funded right here in Mississippi.

At 1:30p, enjoy shorts INSIDE MAN & ROLLING FILM, ROCKING HISTORY with filmmaker insights from Paul Stekler and Bart Weiss.

Celebrate two days of incredible films with food (offered by BSL's own Gene Coia), drinks, and live music after the screenings.

Share your festival favorites and connect with fellow film lovers—it’s a perfect ending to an unforgettable weekend!

Two-day pass $35, available online or at the door - www.bslfilmfest.com

Oscilloscope Laboratories Film Mississippi New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall Mississippi Film Society

01/03/2026

Bay St. Louis Film Festival 2026: More Than Just Films!
The festival also features short documentaries Inside Man and Rolling Film, Rocking History, presented by award-winning filmmakers and scholars Paul Stekler and Bart Weiss bring stories to life .

INSIDE MAN and ROLLING FILM, ROCKING HISTORY will be presented by award-winning Texas based filmmakers/scholars Paul Stekler and Bart Weiss.

Experience compelling stories, live discussion, and a vibrant festival atmosphere—more than just films!
January 2–3, 2026, at the legendary 100 Men Hall for the Bay St. Louis Film Festival.

Filmmaker conversations with producers and directors in attendance.
Food and drink available at a cash/credit bar.
Bonfire wrap party with live music by Crow The Culprit.
Two-day pass $35, available online or at the door - www.bslfilmfest.com

Oscilloscope Laboratories New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall Mississippi Film Society

01/03/2026

Saturday, January 3, Noon at 100 Men D.B.A. Hall
*Don't miss Ryan Parker, production and workforce manager at Film Mississippi when he teaches about the film industry in Mississippi and how state incentives save filmmakers money.

Oscilloscope Laboratories New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall Mississippi Film Society

01/02/2026

Opening Day is Here!
Doors open at 5:30p—grab food and drinks before the first screening.
NATCHEZ premieres at 7p with Q&A from director/producer Suzannah Herbert and producer Darcy McKinnon and film subjects.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the conversation and experience these powerful stories firsthand.
Two-day pass $35, available online or at the door - www.bslfilmfest.com

Oscilloscope Laboratories Film Mississippi New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall Mississippi Film Society

01/01/2026

1 Day to Go - Tomorrow it begins!
The 2026 Bay St. Louis Film Festival lights up the historic 100 Men Hall with unforgettable stories and experiences.

Get ready to:
• Watch NATCHEZ, a powerful look at a city reckoning with its past and who gets to tell its story, with producer and director Suzannah Herbert, New Orleans producer Darcy McKinnon and film subjects in attendance.
• Experience THE INQUISITOR, chronicling the rise of Barbara Jordan, the first Southern Black woman in Congress, with director Angela Lynn Tucker joining the conversation.
• Dive into the music and life of Gregg Allman in MUSIC OF MY SOUL, exploring grief, love, and Southern rock history tied to Bay St. Louis itself.
• Enjoy short documentaries like INSIDE MAN and ROLLING FILM, ROCKING HISTORY, presented by award-winning filmmakers.

Food and drinks will be available, and the weekend wraps with a bonfire party and live music by Crow The Culprit under the Bay St. Louis sky.

Don’t miss the chance to start your new year surrounded by great stories, great people, and great conversation.

Get your Tickets Today!
Two-day pass $35, available online or at the door - www.bslfilmfest.com

Oscilloscope Laboratories Film Mississippi New Orleans Film Society
100 Men D.B.A. Hall Mississippi Film Society