Ahead of this weekend’s Round Top Film Festival, co-founders share how it all began
Read full article: Ahead of this weekend’s Round Top Film Festival, co-founders share how it all beganMother-daughter duo Shanna and Skylar Schanen share a love of film and Round Top. One evening over a glass of wine on their back porch, they dreamed up an idea that has now become a reality: the Round Top Film Festival. Now in its second year, the festival is already gaining momentum and drawing crowds; the co-founders say they have met attendees who have traveled from all over the world. This year more than 40 films will be screened at the festival. Watch the full interview to learn more about what Shanna and Skylar are most excited about, and what you'll find at the festival aside from the screenings.
Pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions draws signatures of top Hollywood actors and directors
Read full article: Pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions draws signatures of top Hollywood actors and directorsHundreds of prominent Hollywood figures have signed onto a pledge to boycott some Israeli film institutions.
Watch vibrant cultural creations come to life at the Indian Film Festival of Houston
Read full article: Watch vibrant cultural creations come to life at the Indian Film Festival of HoustonSubmerse yourself in diversity and culture at the 16th annual Indian Film Festival of Houston. It's happening Feb. 23 - 24, 2024 at the Asia Society Texas Center. Get ready to be captivated by Indian cinema from stories of a single parent trying to survive to the narrative of heart-warming relationships and love that knows no bounds.
Celebrate aspiring filmmakers at Pearland’s first annual ShortFlix Film Festival
Read full article: Celebrate aspiring filmmakers at Pearland’s first annual ShortFlix Film FestivalIt's a new film festival coming to Pearland. Find out how you can attend and support the cinematic community this weekend.
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What to know about ReelAbilities Festival 2021, showing the best of music, art, and film from people with disabilities
Read full article: What to know about ReelAbilities Festival 2021, showing the best of music, art, and film from people with disabilitiesReelAbilities 2021 will take place virtually and the public is invited. HOUSTON – This year’s ReelAbilities Festival will take place virtually and Houstonians are invited to view the best of music, art, and film. The ReelAbilities festival will also feature a music, art, and movie festival featuring contributions made by talented people with disabilities. The events are free and anyone can attend to view showings, or purchase art from talent. AdTo see the full schedule and for more information on movie showings and the music festival, click here.
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Do you have what it takes? Submit a short film to the Black Life Film Fest
Read full article: Do you have what it takes? Submit a short film to the Black Life Film FestNow more than ever it’s so important to lift up and amplify black artists and creators, which is why a new film festival was created to do just that. The inaugural Black Life Film Fest will take place Sept. 5, and luckily for people who are interested in watching the selected films, the film festival will happen virtually, from the comfort of your home. Swirl Films and Mansa Productions are producing the festival, and the people there are asking for short film submissions that fit any kind of category. From documentaries and comedies to drama or animation -- as long as the film shows the black experience, it is eligible for submission. To find out more information about how you can submit your short film, or just general details pertaining to the new festival, you can visit the website here.