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10.27.08 Hanging by a Thread Takes the Golden Pecan.

The 4th Annual Seguin Film & Arts Festival closed yesterday after a week packed with films, cultural events and other activities. The Festival opened on Friday, October 18 with the screening of the Sing-a-Long Sound of Music. Audiences were dancing and singing to this interactive version of the classic Julie Andrews film through five screenings over two weekends.

Independent films were screened throughout Saturday, October 25 with the awards being presented on Saturday evening. The big winner was an uplifting drama by Alabama filmmakers, Charity and Barry Battles, titled Hanging by a Thread. The film picked up Best Drama and the night's top prize, the Golden Pecan Award. Dating Danielle took away the Silver Pecan Award and Best Short Short while Veronica Always claimed the Bronze Pecan Award.

Films entered in the Student Competition were also screened on Saturday, October 25 with the top three films featuring Seguin talent. First Place went to The Passing starring young Seguin actor Keegan Michael. Coming in second place was Hola, Lola, written and directed by Marcie Mayhorn, and in third place was The What-If Girl, directed by Eric Peschel.

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 2008 Seguin Film & Arts Festival such a huge success.

10.15.08 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 4th Annual Seguin Film & Arts Festival. Screening times for the films will be posted in the next 24 hours.

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.

10.07.08 Sing-a-Long Sound of Music part of 2008 festival lineup.

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along!

There will be five screenings over two weekends, beginning October 18 and ending October 26. Tickets include a goodie bag filled with props to use throughout the film.

Ticket Information and Screening Times

All screenings will be at the Palace Theatre and are being presented by the Seguin Art Center and the Seguin Film & Arts Festival. Advance tickets are available at Gift & Gourmet and Keepers in Seguin. Costumes are encouraged at every show!

07.22.08 The 4th annual Seguin Film & Arts Festival will run from October 24-26, 2008.

The 4th annual Seguin Film & Arts Festival is now accepting short films for this year’s competition to be held October 24-26 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 25. A student competition will follow on October 26. Film festival entries must be received by September 30. Selected feature films will also be incorporated into the festival program.

The independent short film competition for 2008 will include a new category -- Short Short -- for films that are 5 minutes or less. Films entered in all other categories -- Documentary, Foreign Language, Drama, Comedy, Animation, and Horror -- must be 40 minutes or less. 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.

07.22.08 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.