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Texas Filmmaker's Showcase

Alfred Cervantes to moderate a discussion with filmmakers

Nov 10, 2018, 07:30 PM Brasil Free

The Houston Film Commission's Texas Filmmaker's Showcase is an annual 90 minute program of the best of Texas-made short films presented to industry professionals in the Hollywood film community and screened all around Texas.

Alternative Math

A well meaning math teacher finds herself trumped by a post-fact America.

Country, Year United States, 2018
DirectorDavid Maddox
LanguageEnglish
Runtime9 MINS, 00 SECS
GenreNarrative
Event TypeCompilation, Free Event

An Uncertain Future

In Austin, Texas, two expectant mothers—one undocumented and one US citizen—must contend with increased ICE raids and mounting hostility towards immigrants under President Trump.

Country, Year United States, 2018
DirectorIliana Sosa, Chelsea Hernandez
LanguageEnglish
Runtime11 MINS, 00 SECS
GenreNarrative
Event TypeCompilation, Free Event

The Backup Plan

When a down-on-his-luck single father faces eviction, he begins stealing catalytic converters to save his home.

Country, Year United States, 2018
DirectorDaniel Earney
LanguageEnglish
Runtime26 MINS, 48 SECS
GenreNarrative
Event TypeCompilation, Free Event

Calling

Valeria, a Mexican American seamstress and mother of an intellectually challenged man is sexually assaulted one night by her employer. The film explores the next few hours after the event, the struggles of Valeria to take care of her son till she makes the final call.

Country, Year , 2018
DirectorArtemis Anastasiadou
LanguageEnglish
Runtime15 MINS, 45 SECS
GenreNarrative
Event TypeCompilation, Free Event

Caroline

When plans fall through, a six-year-old is faced with a big responsibility on a hot Texas day.

Country, Year , 2018
DirectorCeline Held, Logan George
LanguageEnglish
Runtime11 MINS, 52 SECS
GenreNarrative
Event TypeCompilation, Free Event

The Heights

A promising musical duo tries to avoid a meltdown before the biggest show of their career.

Country, Year United States, 2018
DirectorRyan Booth, Henry Proegler
LanguageEnglish
Runtime22 MINS, 00 SECS
GenreNarrative
Event TypeCompilation, Free Event

Liquid Soul

Heartbroken and high on huffing gasoline, a psychotic fuel tanker driver plots revenge on the girl that broke his heart, her whole family, and their dog.

Country, Year United States, 2018
DirectorAllen Phillips
LanguageEnglish
Runtime12 MINS, 39 SECS
GenreNarrative
Event TypeCompilation, Free Event