Trevor Hicks
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Bringing together the film lovers and filmmakers of East Texas
Your hub for cinema in ETX
East Texas is big; there is more space between towns than the size of the towns themselves.
Where does a film lover find interesting film events in the area to attend?
Where does a film maker find local talent in the area to hire?
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They find it here, through the East Texas Film Society.
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Our mission is to join the film community scattered across the region by showcasing screenings and events already happening around us, keeping talent informed of casting and production calls, hosting our own unique film screenings, and providing an avenue for casual or intellectual discussion over cinema and related topics.
Our Current Events
coming soon in 2026 in Tyler, TX
Classic films from the silver screen era, showcasing some of the earliest examples of boundary pushing ideas and stories in moving pictures. Starting March 2026, partnering with Liberty Hall in Tyler, Texas!
Check our screenings for these events
for April 2026 in Tyler, TX
East Texas Film Society members vote on what to screen! The theme for our April Member Pick will be ANNIVERARIES. The film selected by ETXFS members will be celebrating a significant anniversary in 2026! Become a member today and watch out for our april Member Pick vote!
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Check our screenings for this event
East Texas Filmmaker Mixer at Liberty Hall!
Filmmakers of all experience are welcomed to join Tyler Film Fest and East Texas Film Society to meet the local film community members. Come and go as you please, TFF and ETXFS will be sharing some information about the upcoming 48-Hour Film Fest and ETXFS events for the year.
Join us at Liberty Hall in Tyler TX, from 6PM to 9PM and get to know your local film enthusiasts and professionals.
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Tyler Film Festival submissions are open!
Filmmakers far and wide are now able to submit their films to Tyler Film Fest on FilmFreeway.com. Submissions are open until May 1st!
Selections will be screened at Liberty Hall in Tyler, TX on September 18th and 19th for an exciting 2-night event!
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48-Hour Film Fest!
East Texas Filmmakers, professional and aspiring, are invited to take part in the chaos of the first 48-Hour film fest in east Texas! Tyler Film Fest and East Texas Film Society co-host this event.
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Filmmaking teams up to 5 people (including all cast and crew) please RSVP ahead of time on the Liberty Hall website. Teams will receive their instructions and parameters at Liberty Hall on April 17, at 6PM. Submission uploads close the night of April 19th.
The screenings at Liberty Hall will be on April 21st. The winning short film will be automatically entered into the 2026 Tyler Film Fest selections, and be screened during Tyler Film Fest.
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