Attending Waco Inde

Festival Programmer Maverick and Filmmaker Jo Fang on the red carpet

July 17 - 20 Downtown Waco 

July 20-26 Online Encore

You’re in for a treat!

Every July, downtown Waco transforms into a celebration of cinema, culture, and community.

A film festival is perfect for:

  • Die-hard movie buffs

  • Film fest first-timers

  • Date Night and Stay-cationers

  • Folks looking for something fun to do in Central Texas

So, what isWaco Indie?

Waco Indie is an awesome weekend-long movie experience. Think music festival - but for movies. You’ll discover world-class films, learn from working film industry professionals, hob-knob with actors and directors, and attend some of the best parties in town.

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How do I attend?

You can dip your toe in, and buy one ticket to just watch one movie. Or you can dive in, buy a pass, see everything and attend every party.
Or buy a six-pack of tickets to just hit up films.

Is it just movies?

Well, it’s FILM and FESTIVAL. The films come from all over the world and are about almost everything. But the real fun is at the after-parties. You’ll meet the most interesting folks, and we make it easy to connect with party games, drinks and even a mechanical bull.

Who goes to the fest?

All sorts of folks. People who love movies. People who want to try something new. People who just hang out at the parties. People who made the movies. People from down the block.

What kind of movies?

Think about the great movies of the 80’s and 90’s - original, compelling, and creative - that’s independent film today. These are not big budget spectacles, these films focus on storytelling. Whether its a feature or a short film, you’re sure to see something that you’ll remember.

Need more information?

We got you! Check out the links below.

Creative Waco Executive Director, Fiona Bond on a mechanical bull