Editor

The Lone Star International Film Festival, hosted by the Lone Star Film Society, is a year round series of programs culminating in a five day celebration of cinema in November. In its first two years, the festival has welcomed artists and filmmakers such as Martin Sheen, T-Bone Burnett, Robert Rodriguez, Harry Dean Stanton, Bill Paxton, Fred Durst, Melonie Diaz, Jason Ritter, James Manos, Lauren Velez, Rod Hardy, Paul Soter, Jay Chandrasekhar and Donal Logue among many others. Each year the festival brings to Fort Worth films that represent what's next in international cinema with a focus on emerging artists. Along with educational panels, red carpet entrances, celebrity guests, and nightly parties featuring celebrated musical acts, the festival has begun to evolve into the marquee fall cultural event in Fort Worth. Venues this year will include the AMC Palace Theatre, the Four Day Weekend Theatre, and the Scott Theatre, as well as the Norris Conference Center, Modern Art Museum, and Kimbell Art Museum with additional venues to be announced soon.

The Lone Star International Film Festival celebrates the art and industry of cinema through a commitment to the exhibition of artistically and culturally significant films, honors filmmakers and their contributions to the creative community, explores the impact of film on society and culture through educational forums that also provide insight into the art and business of making films, and promotes the City of Fort Worth and its commitment to the arts. The Lone Star International Film Festival is a presentation of the 501(c)(3) non-profit Lone Star Film Society.

LSIFF Staff

Dennis Bishop
Festival Director

John Storm
Managing Director

Alec Jhangiani
Director of Programming

Angela Montgomery
Development/Communications Manager

John Wildman
Director of Publicity

Michael Devous
PR/Press Coordinator

Kelley Loyd
Community Relations Coordinator

Stephanie Barron
Operations Coordinator

Waverly Deans
Travel & Event Coordinator