The Crossroads of Texas Film Festival runs from May 18 – 21 in Waxahachie, Texas. The festival started in 2014 as a way to celebrate the town's film history but has expanded to a celebration of Texas films. This year's theme is "Music in Film"and all of the Texas-made films have some tie to music. The lineup includes classics like Selena and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. But there are some newer films sprinkled in like the independent film Sir Doug and the the Genuine Texas Cosmic Grove.
There will also be special appearances from talent that are Texas based or are in the films including Lesley Ann Warren, Rex Linn, Barry Corbin, Barry Tubb, Julio Cedillo, Jason Douglas, Tim McCanlies, Joe Ely, Jack Ingram and more.
Crossroads of Texas Film Festival Lineup - Waxahachie, TX
Wednesday May 18th:
11:30AM: Luncheon and Panel Discussion on Music in Film (Chautauqua Auditorium, 400 S. Grand) Panelists Joe Ely, Jack Ingram and Bruce Robinson will discuss Music in Film with moderator Gary Cogill.
3PM: SELENA, (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main)
6:30PM: A DAY AT DADA: RONNIE DAWSON AND FRIENDS (Chautauqua Auditorium)
7:00PM: SIR DOUG AND THE GENUINE TEXAS COSMIC GROOVE (Chautauqua Auditorium) Q&A Following with film maker Joe Nick Patoski. Check out the Selig interview with filmmaker.
Thursday, May 19th:
5AM-10AM: LIVE BROADCAST WITH THE WAKE UP WITH THE WOLF SHOW (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main) Radio broadcast, part of 99.5 The Wolf's "Texas Towns We Love" series. Broadcast includes Wolf personalities, the Spirit of Waxahachie band, and free cup of coffee and pastry from FRESH Market (while supplies last).
11AM: BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main) Q&A Following with guests Barry Corbin and Jack Frost Sanders, moderated by Lisa Taylor of 99.5 The Wolf.
3PM: THREE BURIALS OF MELQUIADES ESTRADA (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main) Q&A following with guests Julio Cedillo, Barry Tubb and Eric Williams.
6PM: VIP Reception at The Dove’s Nest (105 W. Jefferson) VIP Passes only, no exceptions.
8:30PM: TRUE STORIES (Outdoors Downtown, bring your lawn chair or blanket!) *FREE, No ticket needed*
Friday, May 20th:
11AM: PURE COUNTRY (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main) Q&A following with cast members Lesley Ann Warren and Julie Johnson, and screenwriter Rex McGee.
3PM: TWO STEP (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main) Q&A following with guests Alex R. Johnson (writer & director), Jason Douglas, Barry Tubb, James Hebert.
7:30PM: Private VIP party with Max Stalling (Odd Fellows Lodge, 208 ½ S. Rogers) Doors open at 7:30; show at 8:15. VIP passes only, no exceptions.
Saturday, May 21st:
9AM: VIP Breakfast (College Street Pub, 210 N. College) VIP passes only, no exceptions.
10AM: Dedication of Walk of Fame Stars for Ronnie Dawson and Ernest Tubb (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main) Open to public, no ticket needed
**Lucky Tubb and the Modern Day Troubadours will play outdoors in Downtown Waxahachie following the ceremony.
11AM: SECONDHAND LIONS (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main) Q&A Following with guests Tim McCanlies, Jason Douglas, Morgana Shaw, Joe Dishner, Joe Stevens.
3PM: TIN CUP (Texas Theater, 110 W. Main) Q&A following with guest Rex Linn.
Closing night activities:
4-8PM: Food Trucks in Downtown, Vendor Booths, Carriage Rides, Bounce Houses and Cow Patty Bingo
6-8PM: Street Dance in Downtown with Eleven Hundred Springs (no ticket needed for dance)
5-8PM: VIP Tent open with BBQ Supper, VIP passes only, no exceptions.
8:30PM: GRAND CHAMPION (Outdoors Downtown, bring your lawn chair or blanket!) *FREE, No ticket needed*
Q&A Following with special guest writer, director, and actor Barry Tubb.
