Bayou City Film News

It was a packed house at Stag's Head Pub for the 2011 SAG Awards viewing party. The event was part of a statewide event benefitting TXMPA. Bob Boudreaux was the MC for the Houston viewing party. There were viewing party's In Dallas as well as Austin that were linked to each other via Skype. More pictures are available after the jump.

The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery. Year after year, the event is a launching pad for new creative content. New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at the SXSW Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries and global networking opportunities abound. Austin serves as the perfect backdrop for SXSW®, where career development flourishes amid the relaxed atmosphere. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving field, long after the events' conclusion. The SXSW® Music and ...

Ya'Ke Smith's short film "Katrina's Son" will screen on February 12, 2011 as part of the 4th African American Shortfest at The American Cinamatheque. Screening will be held at the Egyptian Theatre. Congrats to Ya'Ke. The list of official selections are below.  ANACOSTIA by Anthony Anderson CLOSE by Tahir Jetter I CHEAT by Chris Herod GOOD INTENTIONS by Morocco Omari KATRINA’S SON by Ya’ke KNOW YOUR ROLE by Daniel K. Hunter MEN OR MICE by Kiara Jones MOTH by Hilton Carter MR. OKRA by T. G. Herrington THE “F” WORD by Issa Rae THE KISS by Carey Williams THE NEXT DAY by Alfred Robbins THE WOLFMAN by Lamont Wayne THEM BONES by Lamont Wayne TROUBLESOME by Hilliard Guess

Greg Carter returns to the MFAH with A Gangland Love Story (2010, 99 min), inspired by Romeo and Juliet and shot in Houston´s Fifth Ward [FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY]. He is a graduate of Texas A&M and has an M.F.A. in Filmmaking from Rice. Carter has produced 17 feature films and documentaries, serving as director and writer on many of them. He is a member of the Texas Filmmakers´ Hall of Fame and has received numerous awards. Greg enjoys teaching filmmaking to young people under the auspices of the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) and is currently in post-production on his latest film. Following the screening, former Houston Chronicle film critic Eric Harrison (www.MovieHouston.com ) conducts a conversation with Carter about his career. Harrison has covered the film industry since 1998. Since 2008, Eric´s writing about movies appeared online. He is a member of the Houston Film Critics Society. Join Greg Carter on January 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Glassell School´s Freed Au...

Worldfest Houston recently reported that due to overwhelming requests, we have made a Final Deadline Extension to Saturday, January 15th! Any Late Fees are Abolished! Your Entry simply must reach our offices by January 31st, 2011! Simply click on www.worldfest.org for the FAQ, Categories and Entry Form ... We welcome your entry! (If you have already entered, we sincerely thank you as do our juries!) All the very best to you, your friends and your family... TEAM WORLDFEST- The 44th WorldFest-Houston Intl Film Festival -- Before there was Sundance or SXSW, before there was Toronto or Tribeca, there was WorldFest! http://www.worldfest.org/