Big Dam Film Festival
Location(s)	Quincy, Illinois
Years active	2006 - Present
Date(s)	Annually Each Spring
Genre	Film Festivals

The Big Dam Film Festival is an annual event organized by Young Professionals of the Quincy Area, a Non-Profit Networking and Community Development organization in Quincy, Illinois. The festival features independent films from around the world in a showcase format usually held on a Saturday evening during the spring.

The proceeds from the event are used to organize and support events and endeavors throughout the community of Quincy, Illinois.

[edit] Origins

The Big Dam Film Festival was established by Clinton Begley and Christopher Mackenzie, whom are both natives of Quincy, Illinois and members of the Young Professionals of Quincy board.

The festival is named after Lock and dam, #21 on the Mississippi river which is an icon local to Quincy, and a source of revenue for the city.

The inaugural event occurred in February 2006, featuring 23 films selected from over 80 total films that were submitted for selection. A short video introduction by Ed Begley, Jr. began the event.

Since its inception, each event has sold out well in advance. It has been subject to rave reviews and praise.

Clinton Begley and Christopher Mackenzie continue to be active participants in the organization of the event, however the event is now coordinated by a sub-committee of the Young Professionals Quincy organization.

[edit] Festivals

Event	Date	Location
The Big Dam Film Festival	February 2006	The State Room
The Not as Big Dam Film Festival	November 2006	The Hawks Nest @ Quincy University
The Big Dam Film Festival	March 2007	The State Room
The Big Dam Film Festival	April 2008	The State Room
The Big Dam Film Festival	March 2009	The State Room

[edit] External links

• The Big Dam Film Festival Official Site
• Young Professionals Quincy Official site