LGBTQ

You Won't See Love, Simon at QFest 2018

The five-day LGBTQ film festival will show how vast and particular the queer experience really is.

07/25/2018 By Shafaq Patel

Literally

Why to Go and What to Watch at the 2018 Literally Short Film Festival

The annual film festival from Houston's Literal magazine is back. Here's what to see.

06/06/2018 By Hunter Lanier

cinco de cuatro

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, May 4–6

Film festivals, home tours, and nearly vowel-less jambalaya.

05/03/2018 By Morgan Kinney

puppies!

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, April 20–22

Film festivals, puppies, and the fight for Texas independence.

04/19/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Party Over Here

Houston-Made Rich Kids Revamps a Familiar Story

A cast of primarily Latinx Houstonians gives a new face to the traditional "teens throw a party" film genre.

04/11/2018 By Brittanie Shey

weeeeeekend

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, March 9–11

FotoFest, film festivals, and one-person shows galore.

03/08/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Double X

Houston's Bechdel Film Festival Celebrates Everything Women Have to Say

14 Pews kicks off a weeklong film festival showcasing work written and directed by women.

02/16/2018 By Brittanie Shey

Reel Good

ReelAbilities Isn't Here to Inspire You

The free, citywide arts festival showcases art by and about folks with disabilities with the intention of removing stigma and promoting artists.

02/12/2018 By Chris Becker

Defrosting

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Jan. 19-21

Other than "go outside" now that it's 70 degrees again.

01/18/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Red Carpet

Your Guide to the 2017 Houston Cinema Arts Festival

Our must-see picks for the city's most ambitious film event.

11/07/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Action!

What to See at the 2017 Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival

Founder Hal Wixon breaks down some of the selections for the 19th iteration of Houston's best film festival.

09/26/2017 By Andrew Hopf

Queer and Fabulous

The 21st Annual QFest is Here to Expand Your LGBTQ Film Universe

There is so much more than Brokeback Mountain.

07/26/2017 By Andrew Hopf

Small Batch

Experience Houston's Literally Short Film Festival One Country at a Time

“These movies make you think more, have deeper conversations, and are more controversial."

06/13/2017 By Andrew Hopf

Get Jazzed

Sister of Jazz Legend Frank Morgan Dishes Ahead of MFAH Jazz on Film Screening

"He was very serious about the things that mattered to him, including drugs, music, everything."

06/07/2017 By Sydney Boyd

Jazz on Film

Catch the '50s Era Making a Murderer That Kicks off the MFAH Jazz on Film Series

I Want to Live! plays to true crime fascination with a legendary jazz score.

05/31/2017 By Andrew Hopf

Watching All the People

Comicpalooza Takes Over Downtown This Weekend

Fact: This year's headliner is Chuck Norris.

05/10/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Film Festival

After 50 Years, Houston’s WorldFest Film Festival Continues to Launch Rising Hollywood Stars

The largest independent film festival in the world — yes, world — will celebrate its 50th anniversary with awards and screenings April 21-30.

04/19/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Movies

What to Watch at the Houston Jewish Film Festival

Don't miss these thought-provoking screenings at MFAH next weekend.

03/01/2017 By Amber Tong

Festival

ReelAbilities Houston Spotlights Talented Artists With Disabilities

The annual film and arts festival brings dynamic programming to the Bayou City.

01/26/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Now Screening

Top Movies to See at the Iranian Film Festival

Don't miss award-winning films at MFAH's annual celebration.

01/20/2017 By Amber Tong

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Film Festivals