Tyler Film Festival

Returning to the judging panel for the second year is our Festival Director, Craig O'Daniel! With his keen eye and passion for cinematography, Craig dedicates his time crafting videos as the City of Tyler's multimedia producer. He has experience working as a director on film sets, cinematographer, gaffer, camera operator, and editor in post-production. You can find Craig's work at the City of Tyler, Texas Government page. 🎥

Meet our 2024 judge and East Texas native, Lauren Cater! Lauren is a filmmaker currently working as a Video Producer at Dallas College. Formerly, she worked as an Associate Professor of Film Production at Middle Georgia State University before moving back to Texas. She earned her BA in Radio, Television, and Film and an MFA in Documentary Production and Studies from the University of North Texas. Lauren's passion lies in documentaries that give voice to often-overlooked stories and communities. Her work has been featured in film festivals, aired on PBS, and even found its way into classrooms across the country as teaching material. ✨

It's time to meet the judges for the 2024 festival! The first judge we'd like to introduce you to might be a familiar face for some of you. Justin Reese used to dream of being an independent filmmaker. Now, as a busy father, he sees himself as an independent film viewer. In his youth, he wrote, directed, and produced narrative and documentary short films before discovering his true calling as someone who doesn’t do that anymore. By day, he’s a technologist and case manager for a refugee resettlement organization, but by night, he’s asleep. He chaired the Tyler Film Festival in 2014 and 2015 and loves to see early work by promising creators. 🌟

ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience, but due to the severe weather conditions in Tyler earlier this week, many of our screeners are currently without power and unable to view the submitted films. As a result, we unfortunately have to delay our notification date to July 8. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

In almost a month, we will notify filmmakers of which films were selected to be shown at the 2024 Tyler Film Festival! In the meantime though, Festival Director Craig O'Daniel shares a recent impactful short film he's watched year: In 2014, my wife and I watched "Helium" on the big screen as part of the Academy Award-nominated shorts. It's a powerful film that resonates with anyone who has had a family member struggle with their health or has a nurse in the family. The movie illustrates the impact a hospital caregiver has on someone facing death. "Helium" won the Oscar for live-action short film in 2014, and it's truly deserving.

Short films are unique because they're packed with creativity and storytelling in such brief moments. As we prepare for the 2024 Tyler Film Fest, let us know your favorite short film in the comments! Our Assistant Festival Director Payton Weidman's favorite is Meshes of the Afternoon, made by Maya Deren in 1943. 🔪

Calling all movie lovers and business leaders! The Tyler Film Festival is on the horizon, and we are seeking sponsors to join us in celebrating the magic of cinema. This is your chance to shine a spotlight on your brand while supporting the arts and our community. Let's make this year's festival unforgettable together! To learn more, visit TylerFilmFest.com. 🎬 🌟

The clock is ticking! Submit your short film by 11:59 p.m. TODAY at filmfreeway.com/tylerfilmfest. 🎞

🎬 Calling all filmmakers! 🎥 Don't miss your chance to showcase your short film at Tyler's iconic historic theater, Liberty Hall. We're accepting submissions until May 1! Whether you're a seasoned director or a first-time filmmaker, this is your opportunity to shine on a big stage. Submit your film now at filmfreeway.com/tylerfilmfest and be a part of something truly special.

Reminder, submissions close May 1! Whether you're an experienced filmmaker or just passionate about film then this is the festival for you. You have a story to tell. Let us help you tell it! Head over to filmfreeway.com/tylerfilmfest to submit. 🎦

Get your short films ready for the Tyler Film Festival, presented by Dobbs & Porter, P.C.! We would love to see more submissions from our East Texas filmmakers before submissions close on May 1. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/4aF2qfI. 🎬

Submissions Open for 2024 Film Festival The 2024 Tyler Film Festival (TFF) is now open to submissions with an earlybird deadline of April 1 and final deadline of May 1.

There's still time to submit your short film to the Tyler Film Festival! Don't miss out on this chance to share your passion and creativity. Submit your entry now at FilmFreeway.com/TylerFilmFest and let your talent shine. 🤩

We want to give a big shout-out to Dobbs & Porter, P.C., for supporting us again as our spotlight sponsor for the 2024 festival! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, visit https://bit.ly/3NJ0iZW. And remember, we're still accepting short films!

Whether you're shooting on a RED or a cellphone, we want to see your film submitted to the Tyler Film Festival! Our Earlybird Deadline is open until April 1. Apply TODAY at
FilmFreeway.com/TylerFilmFest.

We've kept you waiting long enough.... the new awards and prizes for the 2024 festival have been decided! Submit your entries by May 1, or take advantage of the early bird submission by April 1. Learn more at FilmFreeway.com/TylerFilmFest. 🎬

Christmas came early this year! Liberty Hall has a new, larger screen to show movies on. Don’t miss out on having your short film shown at the historic theatre with a 4k projector to boot! Submit your film at FilmFreeway.com/TylerFimFest. 🎞️

We may not have any Black Friday deals, but we do have our earlybird discount going on until April 1, 2024! Submit your short film today at FilmFreeway.com/TylerFilmFest.

We received some exciting news that our promo video for the 2023 festival received an honorable mention for the 2023 Marcom Awards! 🤩

2023 Tyler Film Festival Commercial The annual 3-day Tyler Film Fest is coming up September 7-9 at Liberty Hall! Purchase tickets at LibertyTyler.com.

Calling all filmmakers and movie enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce that submissions for the 2024 Tyler Film Festival are OPEN! For more information on how you can enter, visit filmfreeway.com/tylerfilmfest. 📽️

Attention all filmmakers! The countdown has officially begun for the 2024 Tyler Film Festival! For the opportunity to see your work on the Liberty Hall big screen, be sure to submit your short film over at FilmFreeway.com/TylerFilmFest. 🎥

Submissions are officially open for the 2024 Tyler Film Fest! Don't miss out on our Earlybird Deadline discount when you submit before April 1. If you're a student filmmaker, submit your work for just $10. For everyone else, the discounted rate is $15. Visit FilmFreeway.com/TylerFilmFest to learn more or to submit your short film today! 🎬

Submissions for the 2024 Tyler Film Fest open in less than a week! We're changing up our award categories, so keep an eye out for what's to come over at https://filmfreeway.com/tylerfilmfest. 👀

And so it begins again!

Submissions for the 12th Tyler Film Festival open soon! Films can be narrative or a documentary, of any genre, but must have been completed after January 1, 2023. To learn more about how to submit to the Tyler Film Festival, visit https://bit.ly/3PDBXXR. 📺

Submissions for the 12th Tyler Film Festival open soon! Films can be narrative or a documentary, of any genre, but must have been completed after January 1, 2023. To learn more about how to submit to the Tyler Film Festival, visit https://bit.ly/3PDBXXR. 📺