Lone Star Film Society History:

Lone Star Film Society, Fort Worth, Texas, exists to preserve and present the art of the moving image and examine its influence on world culture. LSFS is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation, dedicated to cultivate an appreciation of the Visual Arts; engender visual literacy, support community efforts regarding the film; and to build recognition for Fort Worth as an International Film Festival destination.

With the help and expertise of many individuals, organizations and sponsors, the first Fort Worth Film Festival was held in downtown Fort Worth in October of 1997. In 2002 the festival board decided to expand its horizons and increase its commitment to community affairs. Reorganized as the Lone Star Film Society, the festival is newly christened as the Lone Star International Film Festival and is but one component of a broad-ranging slate of plans.  In addition to our current "Classics at the Modern: Celebrity Choice" series, a monthly screening of classic cinema at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, the Society will begin its educational arm benefiting area children, work with local organizations to further film awareness and appreciation, work to preserve and restore our cinema heritage, bring in touring cinema events and exhibitions, and, showcase independent films that have a connection to Texas.

The Lone Star Film Society has established the Lifetime Achievement Award honoring Gregory Peck, Donald O’Connor and in 2007, Martin Sheen. The Society is a co-presenter of the Partners Together for Health Academy Awards Gala benefiting the projects of the Society and John Peter Smith Hospital’s pharmacy program.

The Society is supported and recognized by some of the leading industry institutions such as the Library of Congress; American Film Institute(AFI); University of Southern California; Texas Film Commission; Dallas Film Commission; Lions Gate; New Line Cinema; Magnolia Pictures; Warner Bros. Entertainment; and many others from a variety of sources. Other than LSFS, there is no such visible entity that supports this art form in Tarrant County and its constituents to the general public.