Bayou City Film News

  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

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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