The 2022 ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival will return to Houston for its tenth year in a hybrid format. 2799 Katy Freeway, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77007Phone: 713-862-4570 Fax: 713-862-4606. Not being #12 after the 1st Annual Bustleberg Film Festival! Not accepted loose-leaf in a box, or with a clip! Should run from 70 to 120-150 pages for a standard 2 hour feature film. There are plenty of stalls where you can buy your very own handmade quilts. I am privileged to have received silver remi award at your festival. We will not accept loose pages in a box. WebSave Houston Horror Film Fest - (August 11th - 13th, 2023) to your collection. Since we show our Remi Winners on big Cinemark Theater screens, it seems right that we look at your production on a big flat screen! Luntz recalls the early days of the festival, when 35mm prints were "very creatively shipped" from Tehran through Frankfurt and on to the U.S. This can be an incredible and unforgettable experience to visit, and you certainly cannot miss it if you are in Houston in the month of April. [2] Notable festival alumni include John Lee Hancock, who wrote and directed the Oscar-winning film The Blind Side, as well as Steven Spielberg, Randal Kleiser, Ang Lee and David Winning. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it very old school, we know! Venera is distributing This is Not Me, a documentary about two transgender Iranian youths, which will show at Asia Society Texas on January 25. Within each competition category, there are multiple sub-categories. Address: 4409 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, United States. As a labyrinthine film about its own making, its the kind of thing the late Jean-Luc Godard would deeply admire. Haunted Halloween Horror Market Pop Up - October 29th, 2022 Sat, Oct 29, 12:00 PM (If you win a Remi, you may be screened on big screens to real theater audience!! You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. Animated Short Films, Classic Cel Animation, 1 minute to 14:49 minutes (CAT 301), Animated - using Clay or other techniques, not classic Cel animation (CAT 302), Short Films using Anime / Manga Techniques - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 303), Short Films in which the main emphasis is on humor derived from a written work, in whole or in part - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 304), Short Films in which the main emphasis is on humor that deals with a subject normally considered taboo, serious, painful or distressing - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 305), Short Films in which the main emphasis is on humor - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 306), Short Films in which the main emphasis is on humor centered on romantic ideas, relationship development - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 307), Short Films made primarily with the help of computers, the technique to render realistic 3D computer graphics (CG) or 3D computer-generated imagery (CGI) - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 308), Short Films that are non-fictional intended to "document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record"- 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 309), Short Films that are narrative fiction intended to be a serious tone derived from a written work, in whole or in part - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 310), Short Films that are narrative fiction intended to be a serious tone - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 311), Short Films that contain children or relates to them in the context of home and family, specifically made for children, or family to relate to a general audience - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 312), Short Films that have fantastic themes, usually magic, supernatural events, mythology, folklore, or exotic fantasy or a gloomy, dark tone, or a sense of horror and dread - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 313), Short Films that are set in a past time period, usually based on historical events or people - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 314), Short Films that involve the photography of actors and actresses, as well as sets and props making the movie seem personal and as close to reality as possible - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 315), Short Films that evoke excitement and suspense in the audience - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 316), Short Films that use speculative, fictional science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 317), Short Films "set in the American West that [embody] the spirit, the struggle and the demise of the new frontier" - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 318), Short Films that are partially finished, waiting for completion - 1 Min to 14:59 min (CAT 319), Short Films to be judged by the art of motion-picture photography and filming - 1 Min to 59:59 min (CAT 320), Short Films to be judged by the film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualization of the screenplay - 1 Min to 59:59 Min (CAT 321), Short Films to be judged by the art & technique of the assemblage of shots into a coherent sequence - 1 Min to 59:59 min (CAT 322), Short Films to be judged by the film's use of music, score, soundtrack - 1 Min to 59:59 min (CAT 324), Short Films to be judged by the cosmetic creation & design techniques -1 Min to 59:59 min (CAT 325), Short Films to be judged by the film's screenplay/script - 1 Min to 59:59 min (CAT 326), Short Films to be judged by the film's use of visual / special effects - 1 Min to 59:59 min (CAT 328). Address: 1865 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX 77032, United States. Would you like to see the best of jazz performances in one festival? In addition, you will also find a wide variety of food vendors where you can sample different kinds of cuisines and street foods. We will personally let you know the jury results, and if you win a Remi Award, we will invite you to attend the 56th WorldFest, and you will receive a $1,000 VIP Platinum Pass with our compliments and special deep discounts on Platinum Passes for your associates! In collaboration with NASA, CineSpace will make a comeback alongside the new Borders | No Borders short competition and a host of in-person and online programs. Running from Saturday, January 21 to Sunday, February 5, and presented by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rice Cinema, and Asia Society Texas, this years (Please use the great services of the Hollywood Script Express if you want to send us a bound, printed script They will do it all for you for a small fee. Should run from 70 to 120-150 pages for a standard 2 hour feature film. Fortunately, weve broken down the best fitness mirrors for a variety of needs. (CAT 703) Screenplays must be bound in some way2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. (CAT 400s) (In all TVC entries, use our website for categories! One of the most popular festivals in Houston that promotes Italian culture and heritage, Houston Italian Festival is an incredible mosaic of social events, food, singing, dancing, and community involvement that is a must-visit destination if you happen to be in the city in the month of October. You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. They must be properly bound in some way, and can be optioned but not currently produced, and there is no limit to the number of screenplays that can be entered. In addition, there are also interesting panel discussions with the cast and crew of movies, special film-making workshops, and other unique avenues to help you explore your love for performance arts and movies. Venice & Cannes are older but they show Major Studio Films! Keep an eye out for announcements on their official websites:, 11/17/2022 Please email entry@worldfest.org for subcategories, Any PSA running more than 30 Sec. You may send just one DVD/BluRay for multiple category entries. You dont applaud a fish for swimming and you dont applaud the justice system for providing justice. Among the remarkable number of WorldFest discoveries, we include just a few, listed in alphabetical order: John Alvidson, John Badham, Ralph Bakshi, Carroll Ballard, John Boorman, Marty Brest, Michael Cimino, The Coen Brothers, Bryan De Palma, Jonathan Demme, Michael Demme, Atom Egoyan, John Frankenheimer, Leslie Linka Glatter, Charles Guggenheim, John Lee Hancock, Hal Hartley, Randall Kleiser, Ang Lee, Spike Lee, George Lucas, David Lynch, Paul Mazursky, Steve Poster, Robert Rodriguez, John Sayles, Ridley Scott, Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, Robert Townsend, Will Vinton, Peter Weir, Hugh Wilson and hundreds more. ), The IFHH spotlights the creations of filmmakers from across theIndian diaspora. Address: Downtown City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston TX. Not just Interns seeing/judging your entry on little laptops. Sofia Gonzalez and Claire Anderson. "We want to show that people are willing to share their voices as much as possible and reflect social conditions in Iran," says Marian Luntz, curator of film and video at MFAH, which will host most of the festival. Max Weimmer. It can be a very rewarding experience to go and explore this ancient culture and learn about different aspects of their traditions. Unproduced screenplays only. It evolved into a competitive International Film Festival in April, 1968. There is no extra charge for PAL or other formats. You can also attend the quilting workshops and gain a brand new hobby of your own. Please email entry@worldfest.org for subcategories, Any :30 PSA (CAT 400s) Unproduced screenplays only. Sample delicious Greek food like feta cheese Greek salad, spanakopita, and baklava, and witness world-class dancing and live music performances of classical Greek traditions. You might hear American filmmakers talk about the sacrifices necessary to make a film. Unproduced screenplays only. Panahi was arrested in 2010 for "propaganda against the system," and has spent most of the time since confined to his home. WebReelAbilities Houston, a ten-plus day film and arts festival annually produced by the JFS Alexander Institute for Inclusion in collaboration with the Mayors Office for People with Stories that center Jewish and Israeli culturetake the spotlight at this 18-year-old festival. Unproduced screenplays only. Running from Saturday, January 21 to Sunday, February 5, and presented by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rice Cinema, and Asia Society Texas, this years festival features a number of films that have been banned, filmmakers who have been sanctioned (and even imprisoned), and projects that had to go elsewhere to get made and distributed. You may put your name and other info on the Title Page. It can be fun to bring your family or friends along and cheer for your favourite team. The festival assumes no liability whatsoever for theft, copyright violations or piracy of the entry. ), 602 - Student - College Level Student Productions (CAT 602), 603 - Student - High School Level Student Productions (CAT 603), 604 - Student - Middle / Grade School & Below (14 & Younger) (CAT 604), 605 - Student - Student Screenplays (of unproduced films/videos) (CAT 605), Features - Animated (Any Technique) (CAT 002), Features - Experimental / Dogma (CAT 012), Features - Historical / Period Piece (CAT 017), Features - Low Budget (under 250 thousand) (CAT 018), Features - Mature / Adult Themes (CAT 019), Features Craft - Cinematography (CAT 026), Features Craft - CGI / Computer Generated SFX (CAT 027), Features Craft - Make-up & Special Make-up Effects Design (CAT 031), Features Craft - Screenplay / Script (CAT 032), Screenplay - Action / Adventure (CAT 701), Screenplay - Comedy Adaptation (CAT 703), Screenplay - Comedy - Dark or Black Comedy (CAT 704), Screenplay - Dramatic Adaptation (CAT 707), Screenplay - Dramatic - Original (CAT 708), Screenplay - Fantasy / Science Fiction (CAT 710), Screenplay - Historical / Period Piece (CAT 711), Screenplay - Horror / Thriller / Mystery (CAT 712), Screenplay - Short Film Screenplays (CAT 714), Screenplay - Spiritual / Religious / Christian (CAT 715), Experimental - Animated (Classic Cel Animation) (CAT 350), Experimental - Animated (Clay and Other Techniques) (CAT 351), Experimental - Computer Generated / Mixed Media / 3D (CAT 354), Experimental - Fantasy / Horror (CAT 356), Experimental - Film & Video Art (CAT 357), Experimental - Work in Progress (CAT 359), Music Video - Country & Western (CAT 801), Music Video - Jazz / Experimental / New Age (CAT 807), Music Video - R&B / Soul / Rap / Hip-Hop (CAT 810), Music Video - Stage / Concert Performance (CAT 814), Music Video - Vocalist (Any genre) (CAT 815), Music Video - World Music / Techno (CAT 816), Music Video Craft - Art Direction (CAT 817), Music Video Craft - Cinematography/Videography (CAT 818), Music Video Craft - Copywriting (CAT 819), Music Video Craft - Direction / Art Direction (CAT 820), Music Video Craft - Hi-Def / New Technology (CAT 822), Music Video Craft - Humor / Comedy (CAT 823), Music Video Craft - Low Budget (Under $5,000) (CAT 824), Music Video Craft - Special EFX / Computer Graphics (CAT 826), Music Video Craft - Talent On/Off Camera (CAT 827), New Media - Hi-Def / New Technology (CAT 901), New Media - Interactive Adult / Professional (CAT 902), New Media - Interactive Business (CAT 903), New Media - Interactive Children (CAT 904), New Media - Interactive Educational Adult / Professional (CAT 905), New Media - Interactive Educational Children (CAT 906), New Media - Interactive Entertainment (CAT 907), New Media - Large Format IMAX (CAT 908), New Media - Meeting Openers, Breaks, Closings (CAT 909), New Media - Best Copy / Writing (CAT 913), New Media - Best Home / Intro / Welcome Page (CAT 915), New Media - Best Website Navigation / Structure (CAT 916), New Media - Best Use of Animation / Graphics (CAT 917), New Media - Best Website Visual Design Graphic (CAT 918), New Media - Best Website Visual Design Function (CAT 919), New Media - Cellular Media Personal Videos (CAT 920), New Media - Cellular Media Commercial Videos (CAT 921), Long Shorts - Animated (Clay & Other) (CAT 302), Long Shorts - Comedy Adaptation (CAT 304), Long Shorts - Comedy Black / Dark (CAT 305), Long Shorts - Comedy Original (CAT 306), Long Shorts - Comedy Romantic (CAT 307), Long Shorts - Computer Generated / CGI / Mixed Media (CAT 308), Long Shorts - Dramatic Adaptation (CAT 310), Long Shorts - Dramatic Original (CAT 311), Long Shorts - Family / Children (CAT 312), Long Shorts - Live Action Narrative (Little or No Dialogue) (CAT 315), Long Shorts - Suspense / Thriller (CAT 316), Shorts - The Lift Off Remi Award - Using NASA Footage (CAT 320A), Features - The Lift Off Remi Award - Using NASA footage (CAT 025A), Long Shorts - The Lift Off Remi Award (CAT 320A), Film & Video Productions - The Lift Off Remi Award - Using NASA Footage (CAT 265A), Film & Video Productions - Wedding Video Productions (CAT 262A), TV Commercials - 30 Sec. A short paragraph, 50-100 word synopsis, is required for all scripts and all entries (except TV commercials, music videos), which is for the jury and if selected, for the program book. For Inquiries or Questions regarding: Operations operations@cinemahtx.org. You may also print out an Old School Paper entry form and send it in with your entries! (CAT 717) Screenplays must be bound in some way2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. 8. Typically, there are thousands of categories that are submitted for the festival, far more than other world-famous film festivals. As one of the oldest and most popular Indie film festivals in Houston, this is a must-visit event for any avid Indie movie fan. You may enter Shorts, Features, Student Films, Experimental Films, Screenplays, Music Videos and New Media via the wonderful FilmFreeway platform. A copy of your student ID is fine, or a letter from your school. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it very old school, we know! Feature Films whose protagonists are thrust into a series of events that typically include violence, extended fighting, physical feats and frantic chases or explore exotic locations in an energetic or challenging way - 70 Min to 210 Mins (CAT 001), Feature Films which are animated through 2D hand drawn or painted images, 3D, CGI, stop motion, etc. (CAT 706) Screenplays must be bound in some way2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. We, Brilliant conversations with @brandichastain and M, Highlights from Sunday night at the Sports Film Fe, It was brilliant to have @brandichastain come and, Loving the panel discussion tonight with @brandich, Look at the incredible work it took to get @loniun, #repost We are so thrilled that @loniunser will be, Come join us this weekend for the International Sp, Happy 50th Anniversary of the signing of Title IX, It was fantastic to meet @loniunser at @porschecol, My office for the week! WorldFest Artistic and Program Director Kathleen Haney stated, We feel that it is impossible to properly emphasize individual films when the festival screening schedule is too large. (CAT 708) Screenplays must be bound in some way2 or 3 brad or spiral bound. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it very old school, we know! (CAT 400s), Film & Video Productions - Performing Arts / Dance (CAT 243), WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. We do not accept on-line screenplays, our judges do not use Kindle, they like to hold your script in their hand and read it very old school, we know! A few other festivals are older, but they have had as many as ten different directors. Region Zero, please! A Synopsis needs to accompany the script. Contact: rachael@cinemahtx.org. Houston International Film Festival. [citation needed], The award given at the Worldfest-Houston is called the Remi. In collaboration with NASA, CineSpace will make a comeback alongside the new Borders | No Borders short competition and a host of in-person and online programs. Released in 1976 and banned in 1979, Mohammad Reza Aslanis Chess of the Wind was thought lost to the world until the filmmaker's son found a negative in a Tehran antique shop a few years ago. (CAT 603) All may be entered in any two additional categories at no extra fee [email these two categories to entry@worldfest.org]. Held annually, WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival bestows awards in a wide variety of categories to Indie movies of all genres. Donate Now. Celebrate the ancient and fascinating Greek culture that goes back millennia and pay homage to the incredible heritage of Greece at this awesome festival held during the month of October - typically in the first week. Unproduced screenplays only. Excellent communication; Extremely friendly and supportive. WorldFest has emerged as the oldest film festival management in the world, with the same continuous director for more than 55 consecutive years. Holy Spider, No Bears, and more at the 30th annual Festival of Films from Iran. 310 Memorial City Way While we will miss getting together in person, this is an opportunity for people to attend from outside the greater Houston area and to ask friends and family to join you for a ReelAbilities experience.

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