Lone Star Film Festival
October 30 - November 5, 2025
Every November, the spotlight turns to Fort Worth’s Cultural District for the Lone Star Film Festival. This event celebrates cinema, creativity, and community through stories told on the big screen. One of the top Texas film festivals, this annual event draws movie lovers, indie filmmakers, and storytellers to experience a lineup of screenings, panels, and parties.
Screenings and Talks
Screenings take place at iconic spots like the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, where the lineup includes award-winning features, shorts, and thought-provoking documentaries. Between screenings, you can sit in on filmmaker Q&As, film talks on topics like music in movies or breaking into the industry, and attend networking events. Many of these sessions are led by award-winning directors, screenwriters, and industry professionals, offering a rare chance to hear behind-the-scenes stories, gain insights, and ask questions.
Awards to Expect
In addition to the programming, the festival presents awards across multiple categories. Top honors include Best of Fest, Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Film, and Best Short Film. Other awards include the Cine-Más Award, Audience Choice Awards, Best Texas Film, and Best Student Film.
Know Before You Go
The festival is hosted by the Lone Star Film Society, an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of filmmaking. Throughout the year, they also offer film education programs, youth initiatives, and local screenings that help keep creativity alive in Fort Worth all year long.
This festival is one of those Fort Worth events worth planning a trip around. And when the credits roll, don’t rush off, Fort Worth has plenty to keep the weekend going. Discover one of our many screening venues, dive into the live music scene, or explore nearby museums and restaurants.
Lone Star Film Festival Gala
Friday, November 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm | Bowie House
Join us for the Lone Star Film Society's annual fundraiser, essential for sustaining our impactful film education programs and events in 2026. Your support is vital in nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and enriching our community through the art of cinema. Together, we can make a lasting difference!
Past Editions
Over the years, the Lone Star Festival has drawn talent from both sides of the camera. Past guests and honorees include familiar names like Luke Wilson, Ethan Hawke, Jeff Bridges, Willie Nelson, Robert Duvall, and Lee Ann Womack. The festival has also premiered or featured standout films like Sing Sing, The Imitation Game, Wild, The Descendants, Nebraska, and Silver Linings Playbook.
For passes, tickets, and this year’s schedule, visit the official LSFF website.