Bayou City Film News

 The fourth Houston Media Conference will take place later this month. Here is a wrap up video for last year's event. For more information to this year's conference. Click here -  cinemahtx.org/hmc

  The Order of the Final Cut and their Film "Lamb" will represent Houston at Filmapalooza in Curacao!! Congrats to the cast and crew

  The Houston Association of Producers held it's 2nd annual awards ceremony earlier this week at Houston's Improve Comedy Club. Congrats to all of the finalists and winners.

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Applications are OPEN for the 5th season of the STARZ #TakeTheLead Writers' Intensive, an empowering program co-presented by NALIP and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles nurturing new voices in television. This initiative provides emerging writers the opportunity to refine their skills and develop original spec scripts with hands-on guidance from top-tier mentors, executives, and experienced writers. Participant Benefits: -A $5,000 USD grant will be awarded to writers selected for the program -An opportunity to connect with industry professionals and creatives Applications close on Tuesday, September 15, 2026! Learn more and submit your application: https://www.tvwritersintensive.com/

 

 Here is the link to what they have on schedule so far. Stay tuned for more to come. https://www.facebook.com/reel/3625739587565572

 If you've shot a short film in Houston and would like for it considered to be screened at this years Cinema Arts Festival you have until Thursday August 13, 2026 to get it submitted. Click on the link below for details. Submit now through FilmFreeway. https://filmfreeway.com/HoustonStories

  Houston filmmaker Michelle Mower's "The Never List" can now be seen on Tubi for free. Mower, known for her first feature "The Preacher's Daughter" and many other's has worked in and supported the Houston film industry for many years since her days at SWAMP.  Check out the trailer here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9169318/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%20never%20list Here's the link to watch for free -  https://tubitv.com/movies/100038595/the-never-list

  2027 SXSW Film & TV Festival application deadlines increase after Tuesday, August 25 https://cart.sxsw.com/products/filmapp-feature?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=ig&utm_campaign=sx27_participate_ftv&utm_term=recl5qivhnyhogrxt&utm_id=52568177261189&utm_content=52568183412389&fbclid=IwY2xjawTeOcRleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAC_Pe-iU7XNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7NKma1Zvf6r6YpD6EBkgLw-2aKiIXNf9cDEaIWmIY0Bl62fzSODXdRpnOUDg_aem_shTbx5ZEtFyc2P7AKuxjRQ&campaign_id=52568177261189&ad_id=52568183412389

Molly Vernon's project racking up festival wins!! Award of Merit Women Filmmakers IndieFest Film Awards (Proof of Concept) Teaser - Winning Award of Merit movie trailer at the Calgary Film Festival  Best Bite-Sized Horror film at The Dunwich Horror Fest   

 Here's a link to Sundance Institute's grant program. https://www.sundance.org/apply/

  This years annual event takes place in September at a new location. They have also expanded the event to four days. For more information or to register for this years event visit:  cinemahtx.org/hmc

 YouTube link to the Garden Oak event. https://youtu.be/IVxKRGb9i3c

  Houston born filmmaker Wes Anderson being honored on this past Friday night at the Garden Oaks Theater benefit. Also in the photo is Houston Film Commission Executive Director Alfred Cervantes, (far right). Check out the BCFN YouTube video wrap up of the event @ https://youtu.be/IVxKRGb9i3c 

  Weekend Movie Night Alert! Be sure to catch PB Talent's Aaron Valentine, Mika Ireland, Tanner Ellis, and Abid Khan in the new Amazon Prime movie 40 Dates & 40 Nights!

Houston filmmaker Lakisha lemons recently released the trailer for her feature film "Rent Free" Here's the link  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJogq3g7_Ks

  Mark Your Calendars  

  Teams will be out this weekend from Friday thru Sunday creating their projects for this year's competition. Good luck to all of this year's participants.