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Film Festival

Film Festival

Growing the festival hosted by filmmakers for filmmakers. Bringing together audiences, filmmakers, and film industry representatives in celebration of artistic and independent spirit.

Film Industry

Film Industry

Incentivizing filmmakers to produce projects in Kilgore and East Texas, making use of the Film Friendly City designation by the Texas Film Commission, and recruiting from a workforce a quarter-million strong.

Education

Empowering future filmmakers with accessible education and industry mentorship.

Venues

Venues

Generating an energetic and vibrant downtown by procuring and investing in East Texas properties to create viable spaces for small businesses, residents, and visitors to rent/lease and enjoy.

REEL East Texas exists to transform East Texas into a thriving center for film, where stories come alive, history endures, and future generations of filmmakers find their voice, shaping the cultural landscape for years to come.
CONGRULATIONs to OUR 2023 REEL WINNERS!
CONGRULATIONs to OUR 2023 AWARD NOMINEES!
2023 SPONSORS

Thank You For Your Support!

Check out our plans and think about what films and activities you want to enjoy Nov. 9-12.

2023 Film Festival & Student Showcase | Get ready for Year 7

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2022 awards

Last Year: 2022
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REEL East Texas fosters a thriving film scene, safeguards historic theaters, and sparks the imaginations of future filmmakers, nurturing talent from script to screen.

Reel East Texas Mission Statement