Lone Star Film Festival 2019 Unveils First 10 Films

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A record-breaking number of submissions were said to have been submitted for the 13th annual Lone Star Film Festival, and with a couple months before the event, the first 10 have been revealed.

Take a look:

  • "Grand Isle" - Action - Iver Jallah 
  • "17 Blocks" - Documentary - Davy Rothbart 
  • "The Bird Catcher" - Drama - Ross Clarke
  • "Now or Never: A Tony Romo Story" - Documentary - Chris Hanna 
  • "A Hidden Life" - Biography - Terrence Malick
  • "The Short History of the Long Road" - Drama - Ani Simon-Kennedy 
  • "Runner" - Documentary - Bill Gallagher 
  • "Sleeping in Plastic" - Thriller - Van Ditthavong 
  • "Team Marco" - Comedy - Julio Vincent Gambuto 
  • "Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story" - Documentary - Jacob Hamilton

“Grand Isle” featuring Nicolas Cage and Kelsey Grammer and written by North Texas native Iver Jallah will have its world premiere at the festival, alongside “Now or Never: A Tony Romo Story,” directed by Chris Hanna. Documentary, drama, and even comedy flicks abound, among other genres. 

Chad Mathews, executive director for the festival, said in a news release the 2018 Lone Star Film Festival was among the top he’s organized. This 13th year, according to Mathews, will be chock-full of several world premieres and surprise celeb visits.

The fest runs from Nov. 13 to 17. Screenings will be held at AMC Palace 9 + Events and The Worthington Renaissance. Several ticket options are up for grabs, and you can get yours here: goelevent.com/LSFF/Pass/Sale.