🎙️Indie Dreams & Small-Town Screens: Inside the Georgetown Film Festival with Ray Perez
- Author
- Sandy McIlree
- Published
- Sat 06 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.spreaker.com/episode/indie-dreams-small-town-screens-inside-the-georgetown-film-festival-with-ray-perez--67658109
đź“„ Can a one-day film festival in a small Texas town make a global impact on indie cinema?
In this inspiring and entertaining episode of The JB and Sandy Show, the team welcomes Ray Perez, President of the Georgetown Film Festival and longtime friend of Tricia, to talk about the power of independent film and the growing cultural scene in Georgetown, Texas. Ray shares how the festival—set for September 27—has evolved into a global showcase, featuring submissions from Italy, Croatia, Spain, and right here in Texas. With films starring Eric Roberts and Suzy Bogguss, and a strong local presence including Georgetown filmmaker Tyler Mann, this year’s lineup promises heart, humor, and originality.
🔑 Key Moments
 “It was like Friday Night Lights… except they weren’t good at football.” – JB
“Hollywood has quadrupled down on superheroes. Indie film is where the real stories live.” – JBÂ
“We all wanted to be CLT.” – Ray
👤 Guest Insight Ray Perez is the President of the Georgetown Film Festival and a passionate advocate for independent cinema. With a background in community organizing and a deep love for storytelling, Ray is helping transform Georgetown into a destination for filmmakers and film lovers alike.
 📢 Call-to-Action 🎬 Support indie film and discover the next great storyteller. Visit gtxfilm.org for tickets and info on the Georgetown Film Festival, happening September 27. And don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share this episode with your fellow film buffs!
In this inspiring and entertaining episode of The JB and Sandy Show, the team welcomes Ray Perez, President of the Georgetown Film Festival and longtime friend of Tricia, to talk about the power of independent film and the growing cultural scene in Georgetown, Texas. Ray shares how the festival—set for September 27—has evolved into a global showcase, featuring submissions from Italy, Croatia, Spain, and right here in Texas. With films starring Eric Roberts and Suzy Bogguss, and a strong local presence including Georgetown filmmaker Tyler Mann, this year’s lineup promises heart, humor, and originality.
🔑 Key Moments
- Ray’s vision for building a thriving indie film scene in Georgetown
- The evolution of Georgetown from small-town Texas to cultural hub
- The importance of supporting independent filmmakers in a superhero-saturated Hollywood
- A sneak peek at standout films, including Everything Fun You Can Do in Aledo, Illinois
- Tricia and Ray’s hilarious backstory—including the mystery of “CLT”
 “It was like Friday Night Lights… except they weren’t good at football.” – JB
“Hollywood has quadrupled down on superheroes. Indie film is where the real stories live.” – JBÂ
“We all wanted to be CLT.” – Ray
👤 Guest Insight Ray Perez is the President of the Georgetown Film Festival and a passionate advocate for independent cinema. With a background in community organizing and a deep love for storytelling, Ray is helping transform Georgetown into a destination for filmmakers and film lovers alike.
 📢 Call-to-Action 🎬 Support indie film and discover the next great storyteller. Visit gtxfilm.org for tickets and info on the Georgetown Film Festival, happening September 27. And don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share this episode with your fellow film buffs!
