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Curtains to rise on Piney Woods Film Festival in Montgomery County

By Lake Conroe · June 10, 2026 · 3 min read

The inaugural Piney Woods Film Festival will spotlight 64 feature films and documentaries by local and international filmmakers June 11-13 in its first showcase. Hosted at Lone Star College-Montgomery, the festival spans three days with each day presenting a full itinerary to attendees, according to

Why this matters in Willis

The Piney Woods Film Festival's arrival in Montgomery County is a significant cultural boost for the area, particularly for the city of Willis, which is just a stone's throw from the festival's venue at Lone Star College-Montgomery. This event has the potential to draw visitors from across the greater Houston metro, including those from Willis, who can take advantage of the festival's proximity to Lake Conroe and the surrounding attractions. The festival's focus on local and international filmmakers, as well as its inclusion of student musicians and artists, also highlights the region's growing arts scene. As the festival takes shape, it will be interesting to see how it impacts the local economy and whether it can become an annual staple in Montgomery County, potentially drawing new businesses and investments to the area, including Willis, and further solidifying the region's reputation as a vibrant cultural hub.

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Category: lake · Published: June 10, 2026 · Source: Lake Conroe · Reading time: 3 min

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Curtains to rise on Piney Woods Film Festival in Montgomery County

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