Founded in 2008, and held annually each September in Hammond, Louisiana, JamFest Indie Film Festival began as a regional film event that sought to inspire local independent filmmakers with limited funds. Now expanding to include national and international independent filmmakers, JamFest seeks to recognize film excellence internationally. All proceeds from the event first go towards filmmaker awards. The remaining funds are directed into the Northshore Regional Endowment for the Arts.http://www.openfilm.com/filmfestivals/3131/, Open Film, JamFest Indie Film Festival, Retrieved August 31, 2010.http://www.hammondstar.com/articles/2010/08/27/community/celebrations/9463.txt, The Hammond Star, JamFest Indie film entries accepted, Retrieved August 31, 2010.
