Texas Filmmaker's Showcase
Alfred Cervantes to moderate a discussion with filmmakers

The Houston Film Commission's Texas Filmmaker's Showcase is an annual 90 minute program of the best of Texas-made short films presented to industry professionals in the Hollywood film community and screened all around Texas.
Alternative Math

A well meaning math teacher finds herself trumped by a post-fact America.
Country, Year | United States, 2018 |
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Director | David Maddox |
Language | English |
Runtime | 9 MINS, 00 SECS |
Genre | Narrative |
Event Type | Compilation, Free Event |
An Uncertain Future

In Austin, Texas, two expectant mothers—one undocumented and one US citizen—must contend with increased ICE raids and mounting hostility towards immigrants under President Trump.
Country, Year | United States, 2018 |
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Director | Iliana Sosa, Chelsea Hernandez |
Language | English |
Runtime | 11 MINS, 00 SECS |
Genre | Narrative |
Event Type | Compilation, Free Event |
The Backup Plan

When a down-on-his-luck single father faces eviction, he begins stealing catalytic converters to save his home.
Country, Year | United States, 2018 |
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Director | Daniel Earney |
Language | English |
Runtime | 26 MINS, 48 SECS |
Genre | Narrative |
Event Type | Compilation, Free Event |
Calling

Valeria, a Mexican American seamstress and mother of an intellectually challenged man is sexually assaulted one night by her employer. The film explores the next few hours after the event, the struggles of Valeria to take care of her son till she makes the final call.
Country, Year | , 2018 |
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Director | Artemis Anastasiadou |
Language | English |
Runtime | 15 MINS, 45 SECS |
Genre | Narrative |
Event Type | Compilation, Free Event |
Caroline

When plans fall through, a six-year-old is faced with a big responsibility on a hot Texas day.
Country, Year | , 2018 |
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Director | Celine Held, Logan George |
Language | English |
Runtime | 11 MINS, 52 SECS |
Genre | Narrative |
Event Type | Compilation, Free Event |
The Heights

A promising musical duo tries to avoid a meltdown before the biggest show of their career.
Country, Year | United States, 2018 |
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Director | Ryan Booth, Henry Proegler |
Language | English |
Runtime | 22 MINS, 00 SECS |
Genre | Narrative |
Event Type | Compilation, Free Event |
Liquid Soul

Heartbroken and high on huffing gasoline, a psychotic fuel tanker driver plots revenge on the girl that broke his heart, her whole family, and their dog.
Country, Year | United States, 2018 |
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Director | Allen Phillips |
Language | English |
Runtime | 12 MINS, 39 SECS |
Genre | Narrative |
Event Type | Compilation, Free Event |