Lew Temple, Ernie Manouse and Adam Mayfield.

The 17th annual Gulf Coast Film Festival was held Sept. 10-12, culminating in an awards presentation at The Sundance Grill in Kemah. In attendance were filmmakers, actors, local business owners and fans. Photos by Leslie Ackerman

Claudia Cox, Michelle Simmons, Jen Barbeito and Lizzett Lazaneo.

Lew Temple and Hal Wixon.

Darline McRae, Polly Palomino, Domino Taylor and Rick Eldridge.

Mark Smith and Dinah Smith.

Karen Wixon, Allison Jackson and Ken Brown.

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