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The 8th annual Reel East Texas Film Festival is set for November 7-10, centered on the Texan Theater in Historic Downtown Kilgore. Join us in mid-November as we celebrate our 2024 slate of indie film projects with live screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and special events showcasing the city of Kilgore for our visiting film industry colleagues.

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2023 Film Festival & Student Showcase

Lights, camera, action! Step into the captivating world of REEL East Texas, where dreams come to life on the silver screen.

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Limited Quantity

$75

Includes all Screenings, Events, & REEL Lounge Access including admission to our Nov. 12 awards brunch.

Nov. 9 Reception & Feature

$25

Join us for Opening Night in the Texan Theater at 201 S. Kilgore St.

Friday, Nov. 10

$10

Don’t miss our student film screenings in the Texas Broadcast Museum at 416 E. Main St. in Kilgore, featuring projects by college filmmakers.

Saturday, Nov. 11

$10

Don’t miss our student film screenings in the Texas Broadcast Museum at 416 E. Main St. in Kilgore, featuring projects by college filmmakers.

One Movie Block

$10

Is there one film you’re dying to see? Are you pressed for time that week? 
No worries, you’re covered with a one-and-done admission – this ticket grants access to a single film block, any day.

Thursday OR Friday OR Saturday

$25

Obviously, we recommend you get the full bang for your buck with a VIP pass, but if you only have bandwidth for a day of films, here’s your ticket. Just choose which day to go to the movies!

Single Admission (including meal) Sunday, Nov. 12

$35

Our annual Awards Ceremony & Brunch is a great experience for both our visiting filmmakers and audience members! It’s included with a VIP Pass or you can simply purchase a seat for the Sunday morning event.

Mission

To elevate and enrich the lives of East Texans by cultivating a local film and entertainment industry while strategically investing in historic Kilgore assets.

Vision

To be a catalyst for growth of an independent film industry by building on our community’s wildcatter heritage. Through outreach that fuels arts and education, REEL will inspire an audience and create a culture for independent film, while entertaining, enriching and elevating East Texans.