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10.29.07 Ghost Town Takes the Golden Pecan.

The 3rd Annual Seguin Film & Arts Festival closed yesterday after three days packed with films, cultural events and other activities. The Festival opened on Friday night with the screening of The Princess Bride.

Independent films were screened throughout Saturday with the awards being presented on Saturday evening. The big winner was an entertaining short documentary by Seguin native, Chris Elley, titled Ghost Town: 24 Hours in Terlingua. The film picked up the Independent Spirit Award, Best Documentary, and the night's top prize, the Golden Pecan Award. Crush took away the Silver Pecan Award and Best Drama while What To Do In A Zombie Attack claimed the Bronze Pecan Award and Best Comedy.

Films entered in the Student Competition were screened on Sunday with First Place going to the talented Bryan Ortiz who wrote, directed, and starred in Goodbye Digital. Coming in second place was What You Will and in third place was The Forgotten Population.

Click here for the complete list of awards given out over the weekend.

The Festival organizers would like to congratulate everyone who turned out to support this year’s festival: from the sponsors, volunteers, and audiences to the many local artists and out-of-town filmmakers, some of whom traveled long distances to attend. We thank each and every one of you for making the 2007 Seguin Film & Arts Festival such a huge success.

10.18.07 Enter the Community Photography Contest.

The Seguin Cultural Arts Foundation is sponsoring a community photography contest to coincide with this year's Seguin Film & Arts Festival. The contest is open to everyone from the Guadalupe County area. There are categories for entrants up to age 12, ages 13-18, adults (non-professional photographers), and adults (professional photographers.)

There are $50 cash prizes in each category. All entries must be received by 9pm Friday, October 26th. Rules and entry forms can be downloaded here, and are also available at You’re So Crafty and The Heritage Museum. For more information call 830-372-1928. Sponsors include The Seguin Gazette Enterprise, You’re So Crafty, The Heritage Museum, and The Seguin Cultural Arts Foundation.

10.04.07 Weekend Schedule Released.

The schedule for the weekend is complete. We have a feature film -- The Princess Bride -- on Friday night, the Independent Film Competition on Saturday, and the Student Film Competition on Sunday. And don't forget about all the other events happening in Seguin over the weekend.

It's Pecan Fest Heritage Days with Trade Days and the Gardeners Market in Central Park on Saturday and Sunday, and immediately following the Independent Film Competition Awards Presentation, it is the Hats Off to Juan Seguin Street Dance and Hoity Toity Hat Parade just up the road. And Lots More!!!...

09.27.07 Screening Selections Announced.

This is shaping up to be another very competitive year. The selection process keeps getting harder and harder, but after much deliberation, the directors have selected the films for the 2007 Seguin Film & Arts Festival. Screening times for the films will be posted next week.

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to send in a film. We know how much effort it takes to make a film, and we appreciate the time, energy, and creativity that you all put in. This festival could not exist without your hard work and dedication.

04.05.07 The 3rd annual Seguin Film & Arts Festival will run from October 26-28, 2007.

The 3rd annual Seguin Film & Arts Festival is now accepting short films for this year’s competition to be held October 26-28 at the Palace Theatre in downtown Seguin. The winner of the festival will receive the Golden Pecan award to be presented on the evening of Saturday, October 27. A student competition will follow on October 28. Film festival entries must be postmarked by August 17. Selected feature films will also be incorporated into the festival program.

The independent short film competition for 2007 will include the following categories: Documentary, Foreign Language, Drama, Comedy, Animation, and Horror. The student films are not divided into categories and all compete against each other.

Festival organizers are coordinating with the Seguin Main Street Program to bring a full day of activities to downtown Seguin. Besides a full day of film screenings, Saturday's events will also include Trade Days from 9am to 3pm and Hats Off to Juan Seguin later that evening following the festival awards presentation.

To participate in the festival as a filmmaker, artist, volunteer, or sponsor, please contact the Seguin Cultural Arts Foundation at or 830-372-1928.

04.05.07 Volunteer Opportunities Available.

We could use some extra hands, so if you are interested in volunteering, check out the benefits (there's even a free T-Shirt!) and sign up.