Hollywood Legend Edward James Olmos to Headline South Texas International Film Festival in Edinburg

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Staff Report

Edinburg TX – Oscar-nominated actor Edward James Olmos will serve as the headline celebrity guest at the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival, set for Sept. 10-12, 2026, at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St.

Olmos is known for his roles in Stand and Deliver, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, as well as Selena, Blade Runner, and Battlestar Galactica.

Festival passes and tickets are available at edinburgarts.wildapricot.org/event-6787621.

Source – City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department