What is a film festival?

So what is a Film Festival?

It’s a celebration filled with films from major festivals, world premieres, educational sessions and awesome parties.

Watch Movies. Make Memories!

Who is this for?

You! Yes, you! Are you someone wanting to try something new? Or maybe you love movies? Or maybe you want something different for date night? Or maybe you just want to see what all the buzz is about.

Then this is for you.

will i get the films?

Electric Jesus (Copy)

Electric Jesus

Amanda and Jack Go Glamping (Copy)

Amanda and Jack Go Glamping

Liyana (Copy)

Liyana

Luke, Drew, and Lubbock (Copy)

Luke, Drew, and Lubbock

Koreatown Ghost Story (Copy)

Koreatown Ghost Story

So Much Yellow (Copy)

So Much Yellow

Victor & Isolina (Copy)

Victor & Isolina

This is Love (Copy)

This is Love

Jumpy (Copy)

Jumpy

In White Places (Copy)

In White Places

Caroline (Copy)

Caroline

Night of the Slasher (Copy)

Night of the Slasher

Nine to Five Ned (Copy)

Nine to Five Ned

Transfer (Copy)

Transfer

Endangered (Copy)

Endangered

Night Shift (Copy)

Night Shift

Reclamation: The Rise at Standing Rock (Copy)

Reclamation: The Rise at Standing Rock

Coffee Shop Names (Copy)

Coffee Shop Names

Yes, you’ll get the films! These are movies you’ll enjoy and understand. They are great stories told by up-and-coming movie makers. We showcase films from major festivals, like SXSW and Sundance, plus we proudly share the top Texas talent (and you get to ask the questions at them Q&A). Some films will make you laugh, some will make you scream, but you can only catch them here.

what’s at the panels?

Marketing Yourself Panel (Copy)

Marketing Yourself Panel

University Panel with UT-Arlington, TCU, Baylor, North Texas & Penn State (Copy)

University Panel with UT-Arlington, TCU, Baylor, North Texas & Penn State

Hands on Super8 Film Camera (Copy)

Hands on Super8 Film Camera

Super8 Filmmaking Sponsored by Kodak (Copy)

Super8 Filmmaking Sponsored by Kodak

Locations Tour Sponsored By Waco Convention and Visitors Bureau (Copy)

Locations Tour Sponsored By Waco Convention and Visitors Bureau

Questions from the Audience? (Copy)

Questions from the Audience?

Trying out the VR rig (Copy)

Trying out the VR rig

VR Filmmaking Presented By Baylor University (Copy)

VR Filmmaking Presented By Baylor University

Diversity & Inclusion in Screenwriting (2020 Panel) (Copy)

Diversity & Inclusion in Screenwriting (2020 Panel)

We break down the art AND business of film. We literally take filmmakers around town to discover Waco’s film locations. We’ll also talk about getting the most out of your short film. Plus, we have one more educational session in the works that we can’t share yet!

ok, parties… tell me more…

Filmmakers at the Waco Winery (Copy)

Filmmakers at the Waco Winery

Cupcakes! (Copy)

Cupcakes!

Live Music at the Winery (Copy)

Live Music at the Winery

Sponsors at the Winery (Copy)

Sponsors at the Winery

Catering at the Red Carpet Party (Copy)

Catering at the Red Carpet Party

Party on the Hightop at the Hippodrome (Copy)

Party on the Hightop at the Hippodrome

Mixing and Mingling (Copy)

Mixing and Mingling

Festival Programmer Sam Henderson with filmmakers (Copy)

Festival Programmer Sam Henderson with filmmakers

Party on the rooftop (Copy)

Party on the rooftop

Cocktail Party at the Art Gallery (Copy)

Cocktail Party at the Art Gallery

Cultivate 7Twelve (Copy)

Cultivate 7Twelve

Cheers! (Copy)

Cheers!

Cultivate 7Twelve Art Gallery Party (Copy)

Cultivate 7Twelve Art Gallery Party

Cards Against Cinemanity Party (Copy)

Cards Against Cinemanity Party

Picking a winner (Copy)

Picking a winner

Big laughs at Cards Against Cinemanity (Copy)

Big laughs at Cards Against Cinemanity

This card is always funny (Copy)

This card is always funny

A Titanic moment at Cards Against Cinemanity (Copy)

A Titanic moment at Cards Against Cinemanity

Some say it's the best part of the fest - the PARTIES. Celebrate, unwind with friends and meet the filmmakers who made the movies! Each night is different with a Red Carpet party or our hilarious R-Rated Game Night and even a Mechanical Bull! VIP pass-holders and filmmakers get free drinks!

ok, I’m in. How does this work?

Festival tips

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