20th Annual Lone Star Film Festival Day 3

Short Films Block 5 - Student Films
10:15–11:30 am
Various short films

Home from the Vietnam War
12:30–2 pm
Haunted by nightmares, a decorated U.S. veteran returns to Vietnam with a friend who fled the war as a child. Fifty-seven years later, they journey to one of the war's bloodiest battle sites, confronting the soldiers they once fought and long-buried memories in a powerful search for healing and reconciliation.

Director Mat Hames and Producer Beth Hames will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
2:45–4:30 pm
The ultimate love letter to Martin Scorsese's classic film GoodFellas (1990).

Co-Directors Lisa Downs and Ashley Pugh. will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

Stages
5:15–7 pm
After the tumultuous breakup of his band, Ben Garza embarks on his first-ever solo tour. Life on the road feels different now, and Ben must find his footing alongside Rita, his steadfast tour manager, and Jessie Ramos, his charismatic, spotlight-stealing opening act.

Unwinding
7:45–9:45 pm
When the son of a Senator goes missing, private investigator Gaven Mori is hired by the family to piece together and solve the mystery.

Writer/director Reza Ghassemi, composer Andrew Kawczynski, actors James Paxton, Eliza Eaton, and Yusuke Ogasawara will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

See the full schedule, all film details, and buy tickets in-person or online here. In-person tickets are available at the festival booth in the Modern's lobby. Please note that cash is not accepted.

Modern members get 25% off individual film tickets. Members can visit the Modern's information desk in-person or call the desk at 817.738.9215 to receive the discount code.

The 20th annual Lone Star Film Festival is November 4–10, 2026. See the full schedule and all film details here.

Since its founding nineteen years ago by local film advocate Johnny Langdon, and legendary actor and Fort Worth native Bill Paxton, the Lone Star Film Society has provided film education programs for hundreds of students interested in filmmaking in the Fort Worth area. The society accomplishes this mission through year-round screenings, film education workshops, and community collaboration that includes the annual Lone Star Film Festival. The Lone Star Film Festival has grown into a premier destination for filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts, with the honor of being ranked as a “Top 50 Film Festival” by MovieMaker Magazine.