Houston Cinema Arts Society

Houston Cinema Arts Society HCAS is a non-profit that produces an annual film festival and year-round film and arts programming.

Connecting Through Cinema 🎬
🌟Houston Media Conference Sept. 17 - 20
🎥 Houston Cinema Arts Festival Oct. 1 - 11

HCAS congratulates Alifya Ali on receiving a $1.2 million grant through AT&T’s Untold Stories initiative at the Tribeca ...
06/11/2026

HCAS congratulates Alifya Ali on receiving a $1.2 million grant through AT&T’s Untold Stories initiative at the Tribeca Festival!

We’re proud to have recently hosted Alifya at Houston Cinema Arts Festival, where she and her collaborators from Sleepover Films shared insights and inspiration for the next generation of storytellers. Alifya’s work as a filmmaker and advocate for diverse storytelling continues to make an impact across the industry.

Seeing artists and educators from the community achieve milestones like this is a reminder of why investing in creative talent matters.

Congratulations, Alifya!

Get ready for a night of bold stories, fresh voices at the monthly Houston Filmmaker Showcase with Southwest Alternate M...
06/11/2026

Get ready for a night of bold stories, fresh voices at the monthly Houston Filmmaker Showcase with Southwest Alternate Media Project & Houston Cinema Arts Society at River Oaks Theatre
For just $8, catch a lineup of must-see short films from rising talent and seasoned storytellers lighting up the screen.

🎬 Houston Filmmaker Showcase | June
📅 Wed, June 17 · 7:15 PM
📍 River Oaks Theatre

Featuring:

Hit | Dir. Jaylen Sapenter
Trust Me | Dir. Richard Goffner
Hey 29 | Dir. Jamie Michael McDonald
Manopause | Dir. Randee Ramsey
"Dendê Agrestino: Between Here and There" | Dir. Amanda Borva
Runaway | Dir. Flor Lucero Flores
10 Days | Dir. Natalie Vuong

Summer Screens in June ☀️🎬 The Furious | HCAS Members Screening📅 Tuesday, June 9 · 7 PM📍 Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E 🎬 ...
06/09/2026

Summer Screens in June ☀️

🎬 The Furious | HCAS Members Screening
📅 Tuesday, June 9 · 7 PM
📍 Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E

🎬 Toy Story 5 | HCAS Members Screening
Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:00 AM CDT
AMC Gulf Pointe 30

🎬 Houston Filmmaker Showcase | June
📅 June 17 · 7:15 PM
📍 The River Oaks Theatre

🎬 The Devil Queen | Co-Presented by Big Q***r Picture Show
📅 Monday, June 22 · 6:30 PM
📍The DeLUXE Theater

05/19/2026

🎟️ Guess the Analog Format at
The Admit One Analog Film Showcase

Tomorrow’s directors, tonight’s spotlight

Get ready for a night of bold stories, fresh voices at the monthly Houston Fi...
05/18/2026

Tomorrow’s directors, tonight’s spotlight

Get ready for a night of bold stories, fresh voices at the monthly Houston Filmmaker Showcase with Southwest Alternate Media Project & Houston Cinema Arts Society at The River Oaks Theatre
For just $8, catch a lineup of must-see short films from rising talent and seasoned storytellers lighting up the screen.

🎬 May Houston Filmmaker Showcase
📅 Wed, May 20 · 7:15 PM
📍 River Oaks Theatre

Featuring:

Break Even | Dir. Manuel Morales
Eye for an Eye  | Dir. Caleb Zahr
Scoring Dollars  | Dir. Nicholas Ryan Stafford
NOLA | Dir. Adan Lujan Baeza
Beyond the Rebuttal: The Athletes of Argument | Dir. Ricki Anderson, Miyhia Rhone
A Good Night | Dir. Mario Coronado
Full Court Press | Dir. Kaleb O’Neal, Isaiah Rocha
Thumbs of Glory | Dir. James Long
Josue F**king Dies | Dir. Ben Skow

Announcing the official lineup for this year’s ADMIT ONE: Analog Film Showcase featuring films from across Texas shot on...
05/14/2026

Announcing the official lineup for this year’s ADMIT ONE: Analog Film Showcase featuring films from across Texas shot on Super 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, Hi 8, and VHS formats!  🎞️

🎟El Bohemio Dorado | Samantha Aldana
🎟garboface | Zona Gilreath
🎟A Never Ending Rain | Marco Garcia
🎟Las Animas | Robinson Lee Lopez, Zachariah Houston Williams
🎟Life Goes On | Glenn Michael Mondshine
🎟The 8th of April, 2024 | Patrick Marshall
🎟komboloi: worry beads | Courtney Starrett, Krista Leigh Steinke, Meg Cook
🎟The Incredible Machine + Frankenstein vs. Dracula | Edward Wesley Halliburton
🎟First Bite | Ashley B. Chuong
🎟Easy | Paola Moreno-Reyes
🎟Fleeting Spaces, Futile Lines | Angela Garcia
🎟Manuel Miranda: El Silencio Profundo | Michael Flanagan
🎟Un Niñx De Dos Méxicos | Sergio Javier Valverde
🎟Musa Paradisiaca (15 minute excerpt) | Jessica Carolina González
🎟The Places I Never Left | Rod Freeman Hobbs
🎟Maria’s Debut | Regine Gwyneth Santos Templonuevo

Photographers:
📸 Andi Meyer 
📸 April J. Johnson 
📸 Sara Saavedra 
📸 Omar Marquez .quez
📸 Max Zuanich 
📸 Connor E 
📸 Zach McKenzie 
📸 Vincent Villagomez 
📸 Joel Hernandez 
📸 Jennifer Anaya 
📸 Padma Múzquiz

🎞️ ADMIT ONE: Analog Film Showcase
🗓 Monday, May 18 | 6:30 PM
📍MATCH | 3400 Main St
🎟️ $15 - Tickets available through the link in bio 📲

ADMIT ONE is a collaborative program with and and is made possible thanks to sponsorship from and funding in part by the City of Houston through ✨

Join us under the stars in Sharpstown 🌳✨🔭We’re thrilled to partner with Sharpstown Parks Alliance for a special screenin...
05/09/2026

Join us under the stars in Sharpstown 🌳✨🔭

We’re thrilled to partner with Sharpstown Parks Alliance for a special screening of a selection of award-winning short films from the international CineSpace competition, created using real NASA footage.

Come early to connect with Houston’s film community. HCAS and SWAMP will be on-site to answer questions, and the Houston Parks Board will share updates on upcoming improvements to E.L. Crain Park.

🗓 Saturday, May 16 (rain or shine)
📍 E.L. Crain Park Lawn (9051 Triola Lane)
🕖 Info tables at 7 PM | Films start at 8 PM
🍿 Free popcorn & water

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in; limited seating available.

Let’s celebrate film, space, and community together 🌌

Still from Astronomy Gastronomy dir. Geneviève Anhoury

WE’RE HIRING: Seasonal Operations CoordinatorHouston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) is looking for a highly organized, detai...
05/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING: Seasonal Operations Coordinator

Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) is looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Seasonal Operations Coordinator to support the Houston Media Conference, Houston Cinema Arts Festival, and select year-round programs.

This is a contract role ideal for someone who thrives in logistics, systems, and fast-paced event environments. You’ll help keep things running smoothly across scheduling, ticketing, vendor coordination, and on-site event operations.

✨ You might be a great fit if you:
• Have experience with events, festivals, or nonprofit work
• Are extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Can manage multiple timelines and shifting priorities
• Are comfortable working independently and communicating proactively
• Are familiar with (or ready to learn) tools like Google Workspace, Airtable, Eventive, and Bloomerang

📍 Houston-based (in-person support required during key events)
🗓 Contract: May – November 2026 (peak work during conference & festival season)

HCAS is committed to building an inclusive, equitable arts community and strongly encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

📧 Apply by sending your resume + cover letter to
[email protected]
Subject: “Operations Coordinator Application” + your name

Help us bring film, art, and community together in Houston 🎥✨

05/07/2026

A look back at April’s Houston Filmmakers Showcase 🎬

Talking with , co-director of Cloudmaker, during an incredible night spotlighting local filmmakers and artists at the historic River Oaks Theatre.

The Houston Filmmaker Showcase is a monthly showcase celebrating Houston film talent through screenings, conversations, and community.

🎥 Submit now!
Rolling submissions are open.
More info on our FilmFreeway page at the link in bio.

🎞️ Admit One: Analog Film Showcase is back! Don’t miss this celebration of analog filmmaking and photography, featuring ...
05/07/2026

🎞️ Admit One: Analog Film Showcase is back! Don’t miss this celebration of analog filmmaking and photography, featuring captivating works from Texans created on Super 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, Hi 8, and VHS formats! Selected works to be announced soon! ✨

📽️Admit One: Analog Film Showcase
🗓 Monday, May 18 | 6:30 PM
📍MATCH | 3400 Main St
🎟️ $15 - Tickets available through the link in bio 📲

ADMIT ONE is made possible thanks to sponsorship from and funding in part by the City of Houston through 🫶

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