🎬 Get Ready for the 32nd Annual CineSol Film Festival
Celebrating Independent Film Across the Rio Grande Valley
The CineSol Film Festival returns this December for its 32nd year, continuing its longstanding mission to uplift, celebrate, and champion the art of independent filmmaking. Founded in 1993 during National Hispanic Heritage Month, CineSol has deep roots in the Texas Border Region and a rich legacy of bringing film, culture, and community together. Over the decades, the festival has traveled throughout the region, including Matamoros and Reynosa, highlighting diverse voices and creative storytelling. Detailed schedule is available online. (CineSol Film Festival, 2025)
📍 Festival Weekends & Locations
Weekend 1: Brownsville
December 5–7
Texas Southmost College (TSC)
Sponsored by Texas Southmost College
Weekend 2: McAllen
December 12–14
Cine El Rey Theatre
Encore screenings of Take It Away
Sponsored by the Historic Cine El Rey Foundation
🎥 Festival Highlights
RGV Premiere: Take It Away
CineSol is proud to present the Rio Grande Valley premiere of the highly anticipated documentary Take It Away, directed by Adrian Arredondo and Myrna Perez. The film explores the rise of Tejano and Regional Mexican music through the story of iconic TV host Johnny Canales. Encore screenings and special artist performances will take place throughout both festival weekends. Tickets.
45 Independent Films From Around the World
This year’s lineup features films from:
Austria, Bosnia, China, France, the Netherlands, the UK (3 films), Spain (2 films), and more.
Spotlight on RGV Talent
Fifteen films have deep Rio Grande Valley connections, either filmed locally or featuring actors from the region.
FREE Admission for Texas Southmost College faculty, staff, and students
(Pre-registration or valid TSC ID required.)
General Admission:
- Most events: $6
- Friday evening screenings: $15
- Saturday screenings: $10
- Sunday screenings: $10
- Saturday pass: $25
- Sunday pass: $20
- Weekend pass: $40
For more information: 956-778-7267
📅 Opening Day Schedule — Brownsville
Friday, December 5
TSC Performing Arts Center
90 Taylor Ave., Brownsville, TX
6:30 p.m. – Doors open
7:00 p.m. – 7:17 p.m.
El Llorón
Directed by Rodrigo Moreno-Fernandez
17 min — Felipe, a professional mourner, comforts grieving families for pay.
7:20 p.m. – 8:34 p.m.
Take It Away
Directors: Adrian Arredondo & Myrna Perez
74 min — The definitive documentary on Johnny Canales and the evolution of Tejano and Regional Mexican music.
📍 Additional Screening Dates & Locations
Brownsville
December 6–7
Texas Southmost College
Set B, 711 Ringgold Rd.
McAllen
December 12–14
Cine El Rey
311 S. 17th St.
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