Around town for the 2013 Macon Film Festival

The Cox Capitol Theatre marquee.

The 8th annual Macon Film Festival wrapped up a couple of weeks ago and while I have a few more reviews to go before I wrap up my coverage, I did manage to snap a few iPhone pics. As always, I need to state that I am no photographer, but I hope my photos give you a good sense of the festival and the town during the four-day event. A lot of great eateries and hangouts get pretty lively with the extra folks in town. Check out my pictures after the jump!

From the French Quarter to the SoChi District: "Tchoupitoulas" (****½) and "The Man Who Ate New Orleans" (***½)

Contrasting portraits of the Big Easy; "Tchoupitoulas" (top)
and "The Man Who Ate New Orleans" (bottom)

Aside from both being gritty, distinctly Southern cities full of life and history, Macon and New Orleans don't have too much in common. That didn't keep the Big Easy from having a formidable presence at this year's Macon Film Festival. "Beasts of the Southern Wild" was chosen to close out the 8th annual fest, providing Maconites with one last chance to see it on the big screen before it competes for four Academy Awards this weekend. But before Hushpuppy and her ancient aurochs ruled the screen last Sunday, two NOLA-set documentaries won audiences over.

"Tchoupitoulas" and "The Man Who Ate New Orleans" helped inject some character into the already strong lineup; as if the Macon Film Festival wasn't already bursting at the seams with atmosphere– with the Magatinis flowing and people from all walks of life making their way down Cherry Street in between theaters.