20th Annual Lone Star Film Festival Day 1

Short Films Block 1
11 am–12:30 pm
Various short films

Short Films Block 2
1:15–2:45pm
Various short films

Our Dark Horse
3:30–4:45 pm
After ex-racehorse Kitty is rescued from the slaughter pipeline, she lands in the gentle hands of Susan Kayne and a sanctuary of misfit animals. But when Kitty’s long-lost son resurfaces, bound for the track, both horse and human must confront the grim fate awaiting horses after the finish line.

Bleeding Hearts
5:30–7 pm
A music-driven love story about real-life couple Zella Day and Jesse Woods, the musicians behind the emerging band Chaparelle. Following their first year together, the film captures the joy and uncertainty of chasing a shared dream while navigating pressures that could spark their breakup—or their breakthrough.

Murderous
7:45–9:45 pm
An ambitious screenwriter in the midst of a creative crisis receives an unexpected visit from a former college classmate, who confronts her with accusations of plagiarism.

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.