Bayou City Film News

This February 25-27, 2016 music and film lovers alike will come together in Southeast Texas to hear cutting-edge bands, see fiercely independent films, enjoy panel discussions and mingle with like-minded enthusiasts. The festival also gives attendees the chance to hear and learn from experienced filmmakers. Whether your passion be movies or music, there will be something for everyone at the 2016 Boomtown Film & Music Festival.   THE FESTIVITIES: Thursday Night - Downhome music and films at The McFaddin-Ward House Historic House Museum ... Friday Night - Two stages of live music at The Logon Cafe - Film screenings at The McFaddin-Ward House Historic House Museum Visitor Center - Classic Movie Night - The Princess Bride at Jefferson Theatre * Saturday - Film screenings at the historic Jefferson Theatre , followed by the fabulous BoomFest Awards Ceremony, and special feature Janis: Little Girl Blue - Live music, street vendors, and food trucks outside the th...

  The Houston Latino Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and enlightening the communities of the ... South Texas region about other cultures and issues through film and video while also recognizing the contributions of the artists who are dedicated to the craft of independent filmmaking. For more information please visit their website @   http://www.houstonlatinofilm.com

    Lucky Girl - Feature Length - Romantic Comedy - For soon to be bride Selena, nothing about her wedding day weekend is going as expected. As she prepares to get married on Christmas Eve, a group of her closest, yet zany, college buddies descend upon her mother Melanie's luxurious home for her upcoming rehearsal dinner. Selena must now play the role of friend, referee, and even psychiatrist. Added to this tumultuous mix is her fiance, Darnell's parents. ...Most particularly his mother, Coral, who thinks Darnell could have done better than Selena. As Selena tries to make the best of things, juggling all of the "off the chain" people in her crazy life, she seeks counsel from a mysterious blast from her past, Dillon. He is supportive, caring, loving and devastatingly handsome. He seems to be just what Selena needs, but all is not what it appears to be. STARRING: LETOYA LUCKETT, COLUMBUS SHORT, SERAYAH, MALIK YOBA, ELLA JOYCE, SHANTI LOWRY, PARKER MCKENNA POSEY,...

REM, a short film about a teenage girl’s journey with Narcolepsy . https://vimeo.com/ondemand/rem REM is now available on Vimeo On Demand for the next two weeks for only $2.99 before it hits the Film Festival Circuits. Please share our links and help us increase awareness about Narcolepsy and it’s symptoms. REM was a SAG-AFTRA New Media film and featured all cast and crew from Houston. The link to watch will display at the end of the trailer. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/rem

On November 14th, New Filmmakers Los Angeles is thrilled to present its latest red-carpet screening AT&T Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Houstonian John Anthony Villalobos' feature "Los Lost Ones," screens at this festival 11/14/2015

Evan Tanner is a successful preacher with a popular talk radio show "Family in the Forefront" and an upcoming book tour. However, the happily married father has a family that is far from perfect. After the death of his sister-in-law, he and his wife took in their rebellious 17-year-old niece Jamie who is spiraling out of control. Under threats from his ruthless boss Bill, Evan is doing everything he can to keep up the façade of the perfect preacher. But when a son from an extramarital affair shows up, his world begins to implode and Bill is willing to go to any length to protect his investment. Evan- now caught between his family, his career, and his conscience- is faced with a decision that could have tragic consequences. View the trailer here: http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-preachers-sin

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