3rd Annual Billy The Kid Film Festival in Hico

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Hico, TX – The Billy the Kid Film Festival Non-Profit Organization announces a Film event in 2021 and will feature the first film filmed entirely in Hico.    The movie “Mexican Moon” will be presented in the courtyard of the Hico Mercantile, free of charge, on the evening of Friday, November 5, at 7:30 pm.  The director and principal actors and producers will be on hand for an interactive Q&A with the audience.

The Billy the Kid Film Festival is Texas’ best festival screening movies submitted locally, nationwide, and internationally with an “outlaw theme.” Filmmakers and celebrities will present their films and answer questions from the crowd all day Saturday, November 6, starting at 9 am till 7 pm.

BTKFF Film Ambassador, the irrepressible Ruth Buzzi, a comic icon known for her roles in the TV classic “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In,” will be honored at the festival.  Other movie stars and film industry people will also be attending.

“This has been a very tough year for everyone, and our committee is proud to bring great films to the people of Hico and film festival ticket holders,” said Luci DiGiorgio, Director of the Film Festival.  “The beautiful 1890’s Opera House which is now the Hico Mercantile, is a perfect backdrop for all of us to enjoy the movie selected by our committee for screening at this year’s festival.

A Red-Carpet VIP Reception is scheduled after the film festival at the Historic Hico Jail Saturday evening.  The theme for the party is the movie “Javelina Run,” whose producers will be scouting Hico for film location as they develop this short film into a series.  Among the special guests will be the movie stars and filmmakers of this year’s festival. Tickets and sponsorships are available online at www.billythekidfilmfestival.com.

The Billy, the Kid Film Festival, is an IRS-approved 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose goal is to raise funds for Hico and the surrounding region to promote the arts. This year a unique art competition will be held in area middle and high schools addressing the question, “What is an Outlaw?”  Winners from each school will be awarded cash prizes.

Contact:

To learn more about the festival, please contact:

Contact:          Philip Vasquez

Address:          213 Magnolia St., Hico, TX 76457

Phone:             (254) 386-2001

Email:              billythekidfilmfestival@gmail.com

Website:          www.billythekidfilmfestival.com