Our Mission
East Texas Film Society was formed in 2025 to fill a cultural void. With vast amounts of space between major and minor cities, an opportunity existed to call to those interested in the art of film and cinema and bring them together into one place.
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The mission of the East Texas Film Society boils down to 3 main goals.
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Unite the community of film lovers and filmmakers and create a space to make connections with those who share the same (or different) interests. This goal has been achieved and is still growing week by week.
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Host unique film screenings in local and independent theaters throughout the entire region, with focus on supporting these venues as they are one of the only points of access to the arts in smaller towns. This goal includes making the community aware of events already taking place in or near where they live, and partnering with existing organizations that share an interest in film.
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Provide funding for East Texas independent films being produced to further promote the region as a film-friendly place and provide opportunity to upcoming filmmaking voices. In addition to financial contributions we also aim to promote production and casting calls on our website and social media to deepen our connection with the rising artists in East Texas.
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