Events

Indie Film Series | Sunday, April 7, 2019

In partnership with Fritztown Cinema, the Hill Country Film Society and the Film Festival will host a FREE screening on Sunday, April 7th at 5:30 p.m.

FILM INFO
THE IRON ORCHARD, directed by Ty Roberts, is the story of Jim McNeely, a young man thrust into the vibrant and brutal West Texas oilfields in 1939, who works his way through the ranks to ultimately become a formidable wildcatter.

This film won the Audience Award at Austin Film Festival and Best of Fest at Lone Star Film Festival.

SCREENING DETAILS
Date/Time: Sunday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Fritztown Cinema | 2254 US HWY 87 S, Fredericksburg
Cost: Free; donations benefiting the Hill Country Film Society will be accepted

Doors open at 5:15 p.m.; seating is first come, first serve.

Movies, Munchies, and Mixology | Saturday, April 13, 2019

The Hill Country Film Society is proud to support Wild Woman Weekend in Blanco, Texas. Wild Woman Weekend’s mission is to fundraise for several local non-profits by hosting a weekend of activities and events for women. Wild Woman Weekend will host Movies, Munchies and Mixology to include a screening of short films, a sampling of locally distilled spirits and movie snacks.

EVENT DETAILS
Location: Gem of the Hills | 2233 US Hwy 281, Blanco
Date/Time: Saturday, April 13 | 6:45 to 9:30 pm
Cost: $45 per person — for tickets or more information, contact Connie Barron at 512-750-6362 or goddessfit@aol.com
Presented by and benefiting: Gem of the Hills Activity Center

Film Affäre | Wednesday, April 24, 2019

An Evening with David Arquette

An inspiring evening featuring an intimate conversation between award winning actor and director David Arquette and noted local filmmaker, Brandon Dickerson. Accompanied by cocktails, beer, wine and the ultimate Hill Country buffet featuring gourmet selections from Tubby’s Ice House, La Bergerie, Artisan Pizza by Josh Raymer, Clear River and more.

This unique cinematic and culinary experience will feature an in-depth conversation between Arquette and Dickerson ranging from food to film with an exploration of Arquette’s introduction to acting to early major roles and finally success in independent film.

Presentation of the inaugural Hill Country Film Society Luminary Award to David Arquette.

FILM AFFARE EVENT DETAILS
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 24 | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Hoffman Haus | 608 East Creek Street, Fredericksburg, Texas
Cost: Individual Ticket (one ticket) – $100 | Couples Tickets (two tickets) – $150

Proceeds benefit the Hill Country Film Society’s year-round programming: the Hill Country Film Festival, Indie Film Series and Summer Film Camp.

Special thanks to event partners Hoffman Haus and Pedernales Cellars.

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Film Camp | July 29 – August 1, 2019

Hill Country Film Society staff, working with Fredericksburg Independent School District’s Community Education program, host a summer film camp for students entering grades eight through 12.

Campers learn story structure, theme, character development and fundamental elements of visual storytelling. Students also experience the ins and outs of a film set as they make a short film. Campers and their family and friends are invited to attend a casual reception and screening of their short film at Fritztown Cinema after the completion of camp on Saturday, August 3.

CAMP DETAILS
DATES: Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1, 2019
TIMES: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (please bring a sack lunch; snacks will be provided)
LOCATION: Fredericksburg High School Room #401
AGES: grades 8th – 12th
COST: $99 (includes a t-shirt)

Click here for more information or contact Rachel Malinak at rachelm@fisd.org or (830) 997-7182.

Special thanks to Film Camp partners: Pedernales Cellars and Fredericksburg Optimist Club.