Welcome to the lone star film festival, a premiere independent film festival based in sundance square, fort worth. The sxsw film festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent from both behind and in front of the camera. Folks around here deserve the chance to see windsor, and the film society can make that happen. Given during the uil young filmmakers festival, this award honors short films which inform and inspire audiences about issues that the. Lone star banners and flags has produced high quality custom banners, flags and signs for over 50 years for our texas and national clients. The lone pine film festival is an annual film festival held in lone pine, california, which celebrates the hundreds of films and television episodes that used lone pine, the alabama hills, and the nearby sierra nevada mountain range as film locations. Conrad bachman has put together a fantastic team to create a truly world class film festival in the picturesque city of louisville that offers excellent screening venues. The 14th annual lone star film festival in the heart of fort worth is the best interactive film experience in texas. Named one of moviemaker magazines top 50 film festivals worth the entry fee in 2015, for three consecutive years. The location was the embassy suites hotel, dallas market center, on stemmons freeway, in the shadow of downtown dallas. The lone star film society is a nonprofit organization that exists to cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the moving image as an art form while showcasing lone star film festival on vimeo.
Since being founded twelve years ago, we have evolved into a premier destination for filmmakers, producers, industry professionals and film enthusiasts, with the honor of being ranked as a top 50 film festival by movie maker magazine. My other duties at the weekly prevented me from attending the lone star film festivals daytime screenings during the work week. This festival is one of the largest in texas, and i had the chance to experience it. Lone star audio fest is a great show for true music enthusiasts. Ron block and kenny thacker jamming in the lobby at lone star fest 2015. Lone star film festival report days fort worth weekly. Lone star mopar fest was a great time amazing time with awesome cars live more care less songs trinix no sleep combustibles in da mood instagram. Scenes from the 2015 lone star rally houston chronicle.
The nobelity social impact award the nobelity project is excited to announce the nobelity social impact award, celebrating student films promoting social change. Apr 08, 2015 the 50 film festivals worth the entry fee in 2015. I think i would have liked to see trans youth, about transgender kids in austin. The lone star film festival is the most prominent event put on by the lone star film society and has truly become one of the premier festivals of its kind in the united states. After four glorious days of film, documentaries, panels and shorts, the event brought. Fort worth vacation hotels, restaurants, maps, things to.
Lone star film festival on track fort worth weekly. Austin film festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story in addition to an 8 day film festival and 4 day conference, we offer year round events, a young filmmakers program, a tv show, radio show, podcast and more. Louisville international film festival committed to. Mar 11, 2015 sick lifted dodge i filmed riding around lst 2k15 on american force wheels. Oct 12, 2016 lone star mopar fest was a great time amazing time with awesome cars live more care less songs trinix no sleep combustibles in da mood instagram. The 2015 lone star film festival at sundance square in fort worth, texas, will kick off on thursday november 5th, 2015, with the film when i live my life over again starring texas native amber heard along with a cast that includes christopher walken, oliver platt, and kelli garner. Lone star film festival accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of entries during shipment to or from the lone star film festival. International film festival heartland film festival hollyshorts film festival hot springs documentary film festival lone star film festival nashville film festival new hampshire film festival new.
Lone star audio fest 2015 show report positive feedback. Lsat year they screened it follows, the babadook, a girl walks home alone at night, the. Lone star international film festival posted in arts and entertainment. Bluebonnet the lone star state flower for music loving audiophiles no better excuse can be had for a springtime drive in texas than the lone star audio fest held in dallas, the first weekend of may for the past 11 years. International film festival, heartland film festival, hollyshorts film festival, hot springs documentary film festival, lone star film festival, nashville film festival. Chad mathews executive director the lone star film society. The lone star film festival is held each year in downtown fort worths sundance square, which serves as the cultural and social center of downtown. Lone star film fest 14 releases full lineup with closeto. Listen, jam, and socialize at the beautiful south oaks facility in arlington, texas with free parking and easy access of highway 287 just south of i20. To be eligible for the film competition categories films, your film must not have previously screened in fort worth or the surrounding dallasfort worth area. Film fest signals a homecoming for huckabeemichael h. Spooky decorations and activities are tradition for this event.
Nominated for best director at the 2015 austin comedy short film festival for love sick lonnie. The lone star film festival took place this past weekend in fort worths sundance square. The office of student life hosts food, activities, and rides for the entire campus. Were really busy this week trying to finalize our feature lineup, lone star. Lone star film festival report days 12 fort worth weekly. Sibling directors bill and turner ross received the louis black lone star award for western, their documentary about the impact of mexicos drug trade on two cities on opposite sides. The lone star film festival announced its 2015 lineup, and its big. Leaver, a local film director, tells that story in his documentary, ascencion. The lone star film society is accepting films for consideration to the 14th annual lone star film festival, november 48, 2020 in fort worth, texas. Nov 05, 2015 5 films to catch at this weekends lone star film festival.
This fiveday celebration of cinema wouldnt be able to take place without the lone star film society. This is the first year audio fest has been held in texas. Make lone star fest your musical vacation of the spring. Christopher walken film opens lone star film fest fort. The 2015 edition of the lone star film festival will feature over 50 screenings and other events at multiple locations throughout downtown fort worth. Sick lifted dodge i filmed riding around lst 2k15 on american force wheels. The fiveday festival takes place every year in fort worth, texas and presents some of the most anticipated films of the year.
The promotional bumpers preceding this years films are preceded by snippets of bill paxton acting in titanic, true lies, and other films. Awardwinners and contenders from lone star film festival 2019. From worst to best roger waters and one starstudded 65 revisited tribute make for a legendary weekend. Lone star film festival 2020 in fort worth, tx everfest. Fort worth is the th largest city in the nation, and the fort worthdallas metroplex consistently ranks among the top five media markets in the u. The lone star film society lsfs is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that exists to cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the moving image as an art.
Lone star book festival is designed to encourage people of all ages to read more by giving them a chance to meet texas authors. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Lone star film festival lifts curtain on expanded lineup for 2018. Fort worth vacation fort worth hotels, restaurants, maps. Feature films and filmmakers accepted into the program will receive oneonone mentorship from leaders in the fields of distribution and marketing. Featuring provocative dramas, documentaries, comedies, genre standouts and more, the festival has become known for the high caliber and diversity of films presented, and for its smart, enthusiastic audiences. This years fall fest theme was the last fall fest on earth with an end of the world zombie apacolpse theme. See whos going to lone star film festival 2020 in fort worth, tx. The blackstar film festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the african diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by black, brown and indigenous people from around the world. November 17, 2019 the lone star film festival in sundance square is the signature event of the lone star film society. Despite a surprising and lastminute administrative turnover, the lone star film festival appears to be on pace for its november event.
Skip the film pass line and head straight to the priority badge line with your lone star badge. Windsor among movies slated for lone star film festival fort. Read below for my lone star film festival recap and. Apr, 2020 student organizations host activity booths that are free for everyone. Im back with my annual blog recounting my experiences at the lone star film festival. Lone star is a 1996 american neowestern mystery film written, edited, and directed by john sayles and set in a small town in south texas. No announcement has been made about which movies will be shown, but thats coming in early october. This year was my first lsaf and ill definitely be coming back. Still, im taking in as much of this festival as i can. The 11th annual lone star film festival in sundance square opens november 8th with film screenings, film competition, panel discussions, guest speakers. Submit your film in the following categories via filmfreeway. Moviemaker magazines annual list of the venues where attendees get more fest than the rest. Neum animated film festival, bosnia and herzegovina 627 732015.
From worst to best roger waters and one star studded 65 revisited tribute make for a legendary weekend. In addition, we can help preserve old footage on super 8 film as well. Director robert edwards arrived to introduce his film, when i live my life over again at the opening night of the lone star film festival on thursday, nov. Ron stewart fiddling with the boxcars at lone star fest 2015. The annual lone star film festival takes place each november in the heart of fort worth, tx. Backstage with ron block and adam steffey at lone star fest 2015. Phil keoghan host of amazing race and director of le ride. It depicts the story of italian immigrant frankie tramonto, struggling to survive in modern new york city among improbable dates, typical italian food and a shady immigration lawyer who forces him to confront with a dark choice in order to stay in the u. This years event looks even lighter on star power than usual, but im keeping an open mind. I have no doubt liff will continue to grow in popularity and look forward to screening another film there soon. Were really busy this week trying to finalize our feature lineup, lone star film society director chad. Nov 09, 2015 tcm is bringing its classic film festival to your home. The lsfs tends to focus on quality over quantity, giving attendees a glimpse at what the next big thing will be in the w.
Oct 20, 2015 this fiveday celebration of cinema wouldnt be able to take place without the lone star film society. Uzzeltom huckabee has thrived as a hollywoodbased filmmaking talent not a marquee name, but rather a versatile and influential artist. Your source for arts news, stories and events in north texas. The lone star film festival is one of their annual film festivals. Among the films being shown will be opening night film when i live my life over again. Experience industry panel discussions, parties, celebrity appearances, and a lineup of more than 150 films in one unforgettable week. Alan tompkins and special guest jessica lynn tompkins at lone star fest 2015. Photos from the screenings, premieres, parties and special events of the lone star film festival. Jul 19, 2007 lone star international film festival posted in arts and entertainment. The 11th annual lone star film festival runs wednesday. Our experience and expertise means you get what you need, on time and in budget. Especially those of us just getting started in the industry. Belize international film festival 717 7192015 won best animated short. With the bluebonnets in bloom spring is a lovely time to travel in texas.
The lsiff feature film competition program focuses on new works from emerging talents made with modest budgets. Its free and the people who attend are some of the nicest youd hope to meet. Not only will you have access to eight days of film screenings, youll also have access to all saturday panels at the conference. The lone star film society is a nonprofit organization that was created to recognize moving images as an art form while also presenting the city of fort worth to the world. In the fests other opening night film, christopher walken and amber heard star in a generational drama. Frankie italian roulette is a short film written and directed by francesco mazza, who also acts as the main character. Lone star throwdown 2k15 sick lifted dodge on american. An evening of awardwinning shorts voted on by audiences at the 2019 austin film festival, these short films were voted as best in their categories and awarded the prestigious austin film festival audience award. Lone star banners and flags is the premier online and texas storefront location for all of your banner and flag needs. Tcm is bringing its classic film festival to your home.