Film Festivals in Texas

AFI DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 1155 Broom Street, Suite 1700 Dallas, Texas 75202 Tel: (214) 720-0555 E-Mail: asharris@AFIDALLAS.com Web: http://www.AFIDALLAS.com Contact: Sarah Harris Festival Statement: AFI DALLAS presents jury awards in Narrative Feature and International Documentary, with both categories each carrying a $25,000 cash prize sponsored by Target. Other competition categories include Short, Student, Texas, and Animation. ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF DALLAS 3818 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 101-201 Dallas, Texas 75219 Tel: (214) 938-1042 E-Mail: mailbag@affd.org Web: http://www.affd.org Contact: Julie Spako AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL & 1604 Nueces Austin, Texas 78701 Tel: (512) 478-4795/(800) 310-FEST E-Mail: austinfilm@aol.com Web: http://www.austinfilmfestival.com Contact: Barbara Morgan AUSTIN GAY AND LESBIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 1216 East 51st Austin, Texas 78723 Tel: (512) 302-9889 E-Mail: film@agliff.org Web: http://www.agliff.org Contact: Lisa Kaselak AUSTIN WOMAN'S FILM, MUSIC & LITERARY FESTIVAL P.O. Box 42188 Austin TX Tel: 693-0794 E-Mail: festinfo@blowinupaspot.com Web: http://www.blowinupaspot.com Contact: Poet On Watch Festival Statement: At the Media Arts & Literacy Institute, we are recognizing the parallels between the film, music and literary industries- All dominated in such a way women continue to still strive for positive media acknowledgment. This festival is doing its part in closing the gender divide with in the entertainment industry. Formally under the name of Blowin' Up A Spot! Film Festival: A Woman's Perspective the festival is having an open call for female filmmakers, musicians, actors, workshop presenters, spoken wordartist and screenwriters. A festival wholly focused on the contributions of all women; with a special emphasis on showcasing women of Latin, African, African American, Asian & Native American decent. This is a non- profit event supported by the City Of Austin and the Texas Commission of the Arts. All proceeds to benefit the Media Arts & Literacy Institute (MALI) . CINE LAS AMERICAS FESTIVAL OF NEW LATIN FILM P.O. Box 1626 Austin, Texas 78767-1626 Tel: (512) 841-5930 E-Mail: festival@cinelasamericas.org Web: http://www.cinelasamericas.org Contact: Film Program Director Festival Statement: Competitive festival showcasing Film and Video made by or about peoples from Latin America, the Caribbean and Indigenous groups of the Americas. DEEP ELLUM FILM FESTIVAL 3002 B Commerce Dallas, Texas 75226 Tel: (214) 752-6759 E-Mail: info@def2.org Web: http://www.def2.org Contact: Michael Cain/James Faust Festival Statement: Dallas' Deep Ellum Film, Music, Art and Noise organization has now taken over the responsibilities of hosting the Santa Monica Film Festival and its year-round events. FLATLAND FILM FESTIVAL 511 Avenue K Lubbock TX 79401 Tel: (806) 762-8606 E-Mail: info@flatlandfilmfestival.com Web: http://www.flatlandfilmfestival.com Contact: Kathryn Oler FLICKER AUSTIN 7907 Doncaster Drive Austin, Texas 78745 Tel: (512) 462-0408 E-Mail: flicker@flickeraustin.com Web: http://www.flickeraustin.com Contact: Cory Ryan GUERRILLA FILM FESTIVAL 5105 China Berry Drive McKinney, Texas 75070-4672 Tel: (214) 726-0257 E-Mail: joey@guerillafilmfestival.com Web: http://www.guerillafilmfestival.com Contact: Joey Evans Festival Statement: $500 for festival winner. A film festival specializing in ultra low budget movies by amateur filmmakers who shoot with camcorders and edit on home PCs. We have created a festival for the average person who doesn't have access to expensive equipment and wardrobe. GULF COAST FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL P.O. Box 580316 Houston, Texas 77258-0316 Tel: (281) 333-5804 E-Mail: whiteriverrock@webtv.net Web: http://gulfcoastfilmfest.com Contact: Hal Wixon Festival Statement: The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival was created to showcase the discovery of new and emerging film makers. Goals Include: To encouragethe work of Independent Filmmakers. To promote the concept of film as an art,and expand awareness of independent films. HORRIFIC FILM FEST 1114 Ohara Drive San Antonio, Texas 78251 Tel: (210) 528-0628 E-Mail: n/a Web: http://horrificfilmfest.com Contact: George L. Ortiz HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: WORLDFEST HOUSTON WorldFest-Houston P.O. Box 56566 Houston, Texas 77256-6566 Tel: (713) 965-9955 E-Mail: entry@worldfest.org Web: http://www.worldfest.org Contact: Kathleen Haney, Entry Director Festival Statement: We are the only truly independent film festival in North America...only new undistributed features in our Indy section! LAMAR UNIVERSITY/SPINDLETOP FILM FESTIVAL LU Box 10011 Beaumont, Texas 77710 Tel: (409) 880-8490 E-Mail: castillojc@hal.lamar.edu Web: http://www.spinfest.org Contact: n/a Festival Statement: Seeking independent and student films, shorts, features and video projects for competition. Categories for first-time film makers, intermediate and advanced creators of films, shorts, features and video projects. Enjoy Spinfest! LONE STAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2900 Photo Avenue, Suite B Fort Worth, Texas 76107 Tel: (817) 735-1117 E-Mail: info@lonestarfilmsociety.com Web: http://www.lsiff.com Contact: Kim Morgan LONG ON SHORTS AFRICAN DIASPORA FILM FESTIVAL 10588 Stone Canyon, Suite 214 Dallas, Texas 75230 Tel: (214) 691-5400 E-Mail: rebdrice@aol.com Web: http://www.d-studios.net Contact: Rebecca Rice LONG ON SHORTS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 8575 Stillwater Circle Dallas, Texas 75243 Tel: (469) 341-2844 E-Mail: rebdrice@aol.com Web: http://www.indie-tv.net Contact: Rebecca Rice Festival Statement: Selected entries will screen at The Deep Ellum Film Festival in Dallas in the fall. M.A.L.I. WOMEN'S FILM & PERFORMANCE ARTS FESTIVAL P.O. Box 42188 Attn: Filmaker Austin, Texas 78704 Tel: (512) 693-0794 E-Mail: film@malisite.org Web: http://www.blowinupaspot.com Contact: Helena Nash Festival Statement: At the Media Arts & Literacy Institute, we are recognizing the parallels between the film, music and literary industries -- all dominated in such a way that women still continue to strive for positive media acknowledgement. This festival is doing its part in closing the gender divide within the entertainment industry. M.A.L.I. is having an open call for female filmmakers. There are 20 showcase slots available. The categories are: Features, Shorts, Documentaries, New Media/Experimental, World Justice Media, A Young Seed, Women in Music, Lesbian of Color Themed Films. This is a non-profit event supported by the City Of Austin and the Texas Commission of the Arts. All proceeds to benefit the Media Arts & Literacy Institute summer camp for at risk teen girls. MARFA FILM FESTIVAL 105 E. Post Oak Drive Marfa, Texas 78943 Tel: (432) 729-1948 E-Mail: info@marfafilmfestival.org Web: http://www.marfafilmfestival.org Contact: Robin Lambaria Festival Statement: Marfa Film Festival Founder, Robin Lambaria designed the festival as a '...gasp of fresh air... a retreat far away from the chaotic and competitive environments found on the festival circuit.' Keeping true to the belief that cinema is an art not a contest; there are no first place prizes and no winners. Filmmakers and lovers are invited to this remarkable place where one can meet artists and patrons from all disciplines who come to Marfa. NORTH BY NORTHWEST DIGITAL SHORTS FESTIVAL 1000 E. 40th Street Austin, Texas 78751 Tel: (512) 467-7979 E-Mail: video@nxnw.com Web: http://www.nxnw.com Contact: Angela Lee NORTH TEXAS SHORT SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL PO Box 177075 Irving, Texas 75017-7075 Tel: (972) 951-1638 E-Mail: sci-fi@northtexasfilmfest.com Web: http://northtexasfilmfest.com/sci-fi Contact: Jim DeVault PFLUGERVILLE PFILM PFESTIVAL P.O. BOX 431 PFLUGERVILLE, Texas 78691 Tel: n/a E-Mail: info@Pf3.org Web: http://www.Pf3.org Contact: Stuart DeLuca RED RIVER ROCKOUT FESTIVAL 1411 Walnut Avenue Austin, Texas 78702 tel/fax: Tel: n/a E-Mail: BekSabbath@yahoo.com Web: http://www.rankandrevue.net Contact: Beky Hayes RED WASP FILM FESTIVAL P.O. Box 402 Wellborn, Texas 77881 Tel: (979) 690-0073 E-Mail: buzz@redwaspfilmfestival.com Web: http://www.redwaspfilmfestival.com Contact: Carol Conlee Festival Statement: Awards in 7 categories and Best of Show. This intimate and thought-provoking film festival prefers shorts, but will consider fabulous full-lengths. SAN ANTONIO UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 8065 Callaghan Rd., #611 PMB San Antonio, Texas 78230 Tel: (210) 977-9004 E-Mail: info@safilm.com Web: http://www.safilm.com Contact: Adam Rocha Festival Statement: All entries receive a festival t-shirt. The grand prize winner receives a low-rider bicycle or $200 cash. SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST FILM CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL (SXSW) P.O. Box 4999 Austin, Texas 78765 Tel: (512) 467-7979 E-Mail: SXSW@SXSW.com Web: http://www.SXSW.com Contact: Nancy Schafer SXSWCLICK FESTIVAL P.O. Box 4999 Austin, Texas 78765 Tel: (512) 467-7979 E-Mail: SXSWclick@SXSW.com Web: http://www.SXSWclick.com Contact: Nancy Schafer Festival Statement: SXSWclick is a year-round initiative created to showcase short-form storytelling via mobile devices and the web. The finalists from the five categories will be available online as Quicktime files formatted for computers and portable devices. An esteemed jury will then select winners in each of five categories: Old School Shorts, Really Real Shorts, Animate-It, Sound Checks, and What the F*#!? In addition, there will be an audience award (Popularity Contest Award) to encompass all categories, and viewers will be able to vote online. Along with an assortment of prizes, the winners are automatically selected to screen at the next SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX. TEXAS FILM FESTIVAL c/o MSC Film Society Texas A & M University MSC, Box J-1 College Station, Texas 77844 Tel: (979) 845-8474 E-Mail: txfilmfest@msc.tamu.com Web: http://txfilmfest.org Contact: Heather Ringman/Josh Hiser THAW FESTIVAL Tel: n/a E-Mail: n/a Web: n/a Contact: n/a THE MCGUFFIN FILM FESTIVAL 2804 Rio Grande #302 Austin, Texas 78705 Tel: (512) 480-9669 E-Mail: mcguffinfestival@gmail.com Web: http://www.mcguffinfestival.com Contact: T.J. McGraw TRUE INDEPENDENT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 3110 Oliver Street Dallas, Texas 75205 Tel: (817) 522-4865 E-Mail: david@tanglewoodfilms.com Web: http://www.tanglewoodfilms.com/trueindependent.htm Contact: David Haynes USA FILM FESTIVAL 6116 N. Central Expwy., Suite 105 Dallas, Texas 75206 Tel: (214) 821-6300 E-Mail: usafilmfestival@aol.com Web: http://www.usafilmfestival.com Contact: Alonso Duralde VIDEOFEST 4329 Belmont Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-3033 Tel: (214) 428-8700 E-Mail: bart@videofest.org Web: http://www.videofest.org Contact: Bart Weiss Festival Statement: From its beginnings, the Dallas Video Festival focused on championing the democratization of media through spreading the gospel of affordable video technology. Access to the low cost (and even lower quality) video camera was the key to unlocking the creative expression of countless artists, amateur journalists and individuals with an interesting story to tell. Moving into the second decade of the new millennium, the Dallas Video Festival is now known simply as VideoFest. VideoFest reviews hundreds of submissions each year, travels the globe seeking undiscovered talent, and scours the internet for the interesting and the unusual. VISTAS FILM FESTIVAL 1000 W. Page Street Dallas, Texas 75208 Tel: (214) 932-6032 E-Mail: vistas@vistasfilmfestival.org Web: http://www.vistasfilmfestival.org Contact: J. Frank Hernandez ZOMBIEDANCE FILM FESTIVAL P.O. Box 16650 Austin, Texas 78761 Tel: (512) 929-0837 E-Mail: zombie@slowkid.com Web: http://www.zombiedance.org Contact: n/a