Remember when Twilight was everywhere? The posters, the Team Edward vs. Team Jacob debates, the midnight premieres? That was almost 18 years ago. Now the woman who directed the movie is coming to Tyler to talk about how it all came together.
Hollywood director Catherine Hardwicke will be at Tyler’s historic Liberty Hall on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. She’ll share behind-the-scenes stories from the set and talk about her years working in Hollywood. Local movie fans and aspiring filmmakers are invited.
A Movie Night With a Twist
The Tyler Film Festival and Liberty Hall are teaming up to host Twilight: An Evening with Catherine Hardwicke. The event is presented by Dobbs & Porter.
First, the audience will watch the 2008 film on the big screen. Then Hardwicke will take questions live. She’ll talk about the creative choices behind the film, what really happens on a movie set, and how she built her career as a director.
If you grew up with Bella and Edward, it’s a fun way to relive the movie. If you’ve ever thought about making films yourself, it’s a rare chance to hear from someone who has done it at the Hollywood level.
Meet and Greet Already Sold Out
Fans moved fast. The meet and greet with Hardwicke at The Headless Librarian is already sold out.
Tickets for the screening and Q&A are still available. You can buy them on the Liberty Hall website.
Know Before You Go
- Event: Twilight: An Evening with Catherine Hardwicke
- Date and Time: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.
- Location: Liberty Hall, downtown Tyler
- What’s Included: A screening of Twilight (2008) and a live Q&A with Catherine Hardwicke
- Tickets: LibertyTyler.org