Instant Film Society

08/26/2026

Join us Courthouse-onthe-Square Museum on Saturday August 29th!
Polaroids of the Instant Film Society - An Exhibition
August 5th - October 10th at the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum

We’ll take a look at the exhibition and walk around the Denton square for an instant film Photowalk with NTx Instant Photowalk

12:30-1 p.m. meet at Courthouse-onthe-Square Museum

Welcome, gather, and check out the exhibition on all three floors. (The courthouse has A/C and elevators.)

1-2 p.m Photo Walk around the Square with a scavenger hunt for fun, as well as 1-on-1 Instant Film 101s for any new attendees.

2-2:15-ish gather back in the A/C of the courthouse conference room (on the 2nd floor) for iced tea and refreshments while folks show-and-share the instant film frames they shot.

2:15: IFS presents a brief history and an overview of what we do followed by a Q-and-A.

2:55: Head to Eastside Denton TX / Austin St. (food) Truck Stop.

3 p.m.- ?? Hangout at Eastside Denton TX / Miss Angeline's

Photo by Andy Odom

08/26/2026

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08/22/2026

🎞️ We’re heading to Modebyflickr in Minneapolis! Use code IFSCOMMUNITY20 for 20% off your MODE Festival passes 🎞️

Come join some of our Instant Film Society crew for three days dedicated to photography, music, community, and what’s next in the world of film photography. From instant photo walks to live camera demos, we’ll be there to highlight all things instant film!
More programming details coming soon!

08/20/2026

❗️ SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED ❗️

Introducing our first ever community zine!

Once upon a time, the gathering that would become PolaCon began as an informal instant photowalk at the State Fair of Texas . Now, to celebrate 15 years of visiting the Fair with instant film, we’re publishing a special zine for PolaCon 11. For a chance to be included in this retrospective on PolaCon history, show us your favorite instant photos from the State Fair of Texas.

🔗 to submit is in the comments.
Submissions close September 6th

08/18/2026

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08/18/2026

PolaCon 11 is coming up September 25 - 27 in Denton and Dallas Texas!

Join us for a weekend packed full of instant film fun 📸

✨ Interested in being part of PolaCon?
Sign up for a 3 hour volunteer shift and receive a FREE pass to the entire weekend of events.

✨ Want to sell or trade your art?
Sign up to table at our zines & things swap meet at

✨ We’re always looking for new and interesting ways instant film is being used. Have something to share?
Sign up to host a workshop or artist talk

Volunteer, vendor, and presenter sign up links can be found at the PolaCon 11 🔗 in our bio!

08/17/2026

Theme: Under The Dome
Title: Under The Neon Marquee
Shot by Bret Waktins
Camera/Film: Polaroid SX70 Sonar / Color 600 Film

Whenever I walk into an old neon marquee to see a movie, I get this warm, safe feeling. I know, no matter what is happening in this world we live in, I will be able to stop time and be present for what ever story is being told to me on the big screen for a few hours and that gives me such peace. And the popcorn and candy help too 😜

08/16/2026

PolaCon 11 is coming up September 25 - 27 in Denton and Dallas Texas!
🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️

Join us for a weekend packed full of instant film fun 📸

🤠 This year is our 15th annual instant film Photowalk and to celebrate we are creating our first ever community zine (see story for how to submit).

✨ Interested in being part of PolaCon?
Sign up for a 3 hour volunteer shift and receive a FREE pass to the entire weekend of events.

✨ Want to sell or trade your art?
Sign up to table at our zines & things swap meet at

✨ We’re always looking for new and interesting ways instant film is being used. Have something to share?
Sign up to host a workshop or artist talk

Volunteer, vendor, and presenter sign up links can be found at the PolaCon 11 🔗 in our bio!

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08/15/2026

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Something’s almost ready to show itself... revealed on August 18th.