The 2008 Texas Filmmaker's Showcase CALL FOR ENTRIES!: Every year we have the privilege of putting together a collection of the Best of Texas-made short films and now we want to see your short films! If you are a Texas resident then you're eligible. Well, almost. See the "Who are the Filmmakers" section below for entry guidelines/rules. If you're not sure if you qualify just give us a call, otherwise you can get started and download the 2008 Entry Form HERE.

MySpace/YouTube: Be our friend on MySpace then subscribe to and watch award winning short films from past Texas Filmmakers Showcase screenings exclusively on our Houston Film Commission YouTube channel.

first Thursdays@Dean's: Join us every first Thursday of the month for one hour of Texas-made short films taken from past entries in the Texas Filmmakers Showcase. This FREE evening is not to be missed because you won't get to see these films anywhere else! Please arrive early, screening begins promptly at 9:00PMish.

The 2007 Texas Filmmakers Showcase films: Grammy's by Bryan Poyser, Iris Moon by Iskra Valtcheva, Life is Marbleous by Mike Woolf, Maidenhead by Jim Spanos, San Antonio Story by Chris Eska, The Second Coming by Ya'Ke Smith

Showcase Sponsors:
Allied Vaughn - DVD production/replication, Media-On-Demand. For more information contact Patrick Spellman at 800-486-15391.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Beverly Hills - The elegant Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills Hotel is ideally located within walking distance to Rodeo Drive and is look to as the standard of elegance, convenience and service.

What is the Showcase?

The Texas Filmmaker's Showcase is a special screening event consisting of the best of Texas short films and videos under 45 minutes in length, presented to studio executives, agents and producers in the Hollywood film community.

The filmmakers whose projects are selected to participate will be flown from Texas to Los Angeles and provided with an evening's accomodation and transportation to and from the screening.

The two hour screening is accompanied by a reception where filmmakers and industry professionals can visit with each other to discuss filmmaking , financing, distribution and other aspects of the movie business.

When and Where is it?

The 2008 screening of the Showcase in Los Angeles will be held in June at the Director's Guild of America Theater. Screenings of the Showcase will also be held in Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Brownsville throughout the rest of the year.

Who are the filmmakers?

The submitted projects must have been produced in Texas or by a current Texas resident; The project must be under 45 minutes in length; the project must have been completed within three years before the entry deadline of March 1; the project cannot have been submitted in a previous year; three projects per filmmaker, per year can be submitted; No Entry Fee!

Who are the judges?

The selection committee is a cross section of film industry professionals from the state of Texas and in Hollywood.

Why do we do this?

By presenting this showcase, the Houston Film Commission continues the commitment to the local and state film industry, while at the same time giving talented and enthusiastic Texas filmmakers the opportunity of a lifetime.

How do we do this?

The Showcase is presented by the Houston Film Commission with the generous support of additional sponsors. All of our sponsors are supportors of burgeoning independent filmmaking in Texas.

What films were in past Showcases?

Please visit our online archive for information about films from previous years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.


Thank you to our Sponsors:

  • Allied Vaughn
    From our early days as a film laboratory, to our years building video studios, to our expertise in video and digital technologies, we have a tradition of mastering the latest media and putting it to work to solve our clients communication challenges. Now with Media On Demand, helping independent filmmakers self distribute their films. Patrick Spellman at 800-486-15391 or patrick.spellman@alliedvaughn.com.

  • Crowne Plaza Hotel Beverly Hills
    The elegant Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills Hotel is ideally located within walking distance to Rodeo Drive and is the standard of elegance, convenience and service.

For additional information about the Texas Filmmaker's Showcase contact the Showcase Coordinator, or at 800/365-7575, ext.5249.


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