First live San Angelo Revolution Film Festival coming in fall 2021

SAN ANGELO — The first live San Angelo Revolution Film Festival is coming in fall 2021.

The inaugural event was canceled last year due to COVID-19, though an online awards ceremony still took place, according to a news release.

The 2nd annual San Angelo Revolution Film Festival will take place on October 14-16 at the Brooks & Bates Theatre in the San Angelo Performing Arts Center and the City Auditorium at City Hall.

“We wanted to bring Texas movie directors and producers to San Angelo for a tour to showcase our community as film friendly," according to CVB Vice President Diann Bayes. "Several conversations later, the San Angelo Revolution Film Festival was born."

“It will be a terrific event highlighting film, film makers, and film actors and actresses."

The winners from the first event will also be showcased on Thursday, Oct. 14. 

James Christopher, Director of the Austin Revolution Film Festival, has been managing San Angelo's submissions this year after the Austin event was canceled.

"What we'll bring to San Angelo is a slate of films made very much in the spirit of Texas: films made with grit, sweat and determination made in the face of an industry that doesn't want outsiders making movies," Christopher said. "It's a true indie film revolution, and we're excited to bring those films to beautiful San Angelo and help grow that indie film community there."

The San Angelo Revolution planners are seeking sponsorships and volunteers for the fall event. If you are interested, contact Diann Bayes at the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 325-655-4136. Follow the festival on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit the website, www.sanangelorevolution.com for additional information and updates.