The Kilgore Film Festival of Kilgore, Texas began in 1998 under the sponsorship of KTPB, the former public radio station of Kilgore College. Each year a festival is held in the Spring and Fall offering moviegoers a chance to see unique and award-winning selections. The festival is held at Kilgore's 4 Star Cinema.
The festival is now sponsored by KZQX radio station and more information can be found on the radio station's Web site [1]. The festival in Spring 2010 begins Wednesday April 14 with The Last Station, a film about the life of Leo Tolstoy. The opening night of the festival offers a catered reception that includes snacks and a wine tasting provided by Kiepersol Estates and Vineyards in Tyler, Texas. Opening night will also feature a brief discussion about films included in the festival. The discussion will include reviews of the films by local film buffs Kathy Housby and John Dodd.
Spring 2010 Lineup
The Last Station: April 14 thru 17 (R, 112 minutes)
The White Ribbon: April 18 thru 20 (R, 144 minutes)
The Ghost Writer: April 21 thru 24 (PG, 128 minutes)
The Messenger: April 25 thru 27 (R, 105 minutes)
Me and Orson Welles: April 28 thru May 1 (PG13, 114 minutes)
Academy Awards Short Subjects: May 2 thru May 6 (Not Rated, 180 minutes)
Fall 2010 Lineup
Solitary Man: Sept 29-Oct 2 (R, 112 minutes)
Winter's Bone: Oct 3-5 (R, 90 minutes)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Oct 6 & 7 (R, 152 minutes)
The Girl who played with Fire: Oct 8 & 9 (R, 129 minutes)
Restrepo: Oct 10-12 (R, 93 minutes)
Please Give: Oct 13-16 (R, 90 minutes)
Cairo Time: Oct 17-22 (PG, 90 minutes)
Ticket prices are $7.50 general admission; $6 students and people aged 60 and older; $40 series pass.