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Mcdonough, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The McDonough Storytellers Film Festival (MSFF) is an annual event held in McDonough, Georgia, celebrating storytelling across various mediums, including film, literature, and music. Co-founded by Samantha LaCroix and David Jongebreur, the festival emphasizes accessibility, supporting women filmmakers, and first-time filmmakers over 40. It aims to inform, inspire, and ignite storytellers through panels, screenings, and workshops [storyonthesquare.com](https://storyonthesquare.com/event/2026-06-06/mcdonough-storytellers-film-festival), [artseenatl.com](https://www.artseenatl.com/post/interview-a-look-into-the-inaugural-mcdonough-storytellers-film-festival).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2024
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