Indie Grits kicks off in Columbia (+video)

Wednesday’s opening night celebration set the tone for the festival: Creative events are centered around the theme "Future Perfect" -- a phrase that bestows an aura of optimism and experimentation onto the growing festival, hosted by The Nickelodeon Theatre.

Festivalgoers can expect 74 films, more than 20 artists and about 15 bands.

The festival nearly doubled attendance in two years, to more than 12,000 people in 2014. About 40 percent of the crowds came from outside Columbia, organizers said.

This story was originally published April 15, 2015 at 10:10 PM with the headline "Indie Grits kicks off in Columbia (+video)."