The third annual Marfa Film Festival got underway yesterday evening to the sound of Cinco-appropriate mariachis, two excellent Mexico-centric films and plenty of Patron and New Belgium libations. Post-film viewing, rock music played into the night, but not far into the night as Presidio County sherrif’s deputies showed up in force–I counted five officers–two hours before the midnight curfew. I suppose you gotta keep a close eye on these artist-types. You never know when they’re likely to go all minimalist on your ass.

Despite the chilling effect of Presidio County’s finest, the crowd kept their chill and dispersed into the night.

Mariachis helped open the third annual Marfa Film Festival outside the Crowley Theater Wednesday, May 5, 2010.

Marfa Film Festival founder/director, Robin Lambaria, kicked off the third annual festival Wednesday afternoon at the Crowley Theater.

Presidio County sheriff’s deputies showed up in force to keep Marfans safe from loud music.

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