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?

They find it here, through the East Texas Film Society.

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

each second Tuesday

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 is The Silence of the Lambs
35th Anniversary Screening!

East Texas Film Society members vote on what to screen! The theme for our April Member Pick was ANNIVERARIES. The vote for June 2026 will be starting soon! Become a member today and watch out for our June Member Pick vote!

Check our screenings for this event

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!

Submit your short film today!

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.

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.

RSVP now!