× Expand Lone Star Film Festival The 2019 Lone Star Film Festival Chad Mathews, executive director for the festival, said in a news release the 2018 Lone Star Film Festival was among the top he’s organized. This 13th year, according to Mathews, will be chock-full of several world premieres and surprise celeb visits.

A record-breaking number of submissions were said to have been submitted for the 13th annual Lone Star Film Festival, and with a couple months before the event, the first 10 have been revealed.

Take a look:

"Grand Isle" - Action - Iver Jallah

"17 Blocks" - Documentary - Davy Rothbart

"The Bird Catcher" - Drama - Ross Clarke

"Now or Never: A Tony Romo Story" - Documentary - Chris Hanna

"A Hidden Life" - Biography - Terrence Malick

"The Short History of the Long Road" - Drama - Ani Simon-Kennedy

"Runner" - Documentary - Bill Gallagher

"Sleeping in Plastic" - Thriller - Van Ditthavong

"Team Marco" - Comedy - Julio Vincent Gambuto

"Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story" - Documentary - Jacob Hamilton

“Grand Isle” featuring Nicolas Cage and Kelsey Grammer and written by North Texas native Iver Jallah will have its world premiere at the festival, alongside “Now or Never: A Tony Romo Story,” directed by Chris Hanna. Documentary, drama, and even comedy flicks abound, among other genres.

Chad Mathews, executive director for the festival, said in a news release the 2018 Lone Star Film Festival was among the top he’s organized. This 13th year, according to Mathews, will be chock-full of several world premieres and surprise celeb visits.

The fest runs from Nov. 13 to 17. Screenings will be held at AMC Palace 9 + Events and The Worthington Renaissance. Several ticket options are up for grabs, and you can get yours here: goelevent.com/LSFF/Pass/Sale.