Got some questions and want details on the rules, check out the FAQ's after the break.
Q What is the Showcase?
A The Texas Filmmaker's Showcase is a special screening event consisting of the best of Texas short films and videos under 40 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 one evenings accommodation and transportation to and from the screening.
The 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.
Q When and Where is it?
A The premiere screening of the 2013 Texas Filmmaker's Showcase will be held in Los Angeles in June 2013 at the Directors Guild of America Theater. The screening is invitation only for members industry. Additional public screenings of the Showcase will be held around Texas throughout the rest of the year.
The filmmakers whose projects are selected to participate will be flown from Texas to Los Angeles and provided with one evenings accommodation and transportation to and from the screening.
The 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.
Q When and Where is it?
A The premiere screening of the 2013 Texas Filmmaker's Showcase will be held in Los Angeles in June 2013 at the Directors Guild of America Theater. The screening is invitation only for members industry. Additional public screenings of the Showcase will be held around Texas throughout the rest of the year.
Q Who are the filmmakers?
A The submitted projects must have been produced in Texas or by a current Texas resident; The project must be under 40 minutes in length; the project must have been completed within three years before the entry deadline of April 1, 2013; the project cannot have been submitted in a previous year; three projects per filmmaker, per year can be submitted; No Entry Fee!
Q Who are the judges?
A The submitted projects must have been produced in Texas or by a current Texas resident; The project must be under 40 minutes in length; the project must have been completed within three years before the entry deadline of April 1, 2013; the project cannot have been submitted in a previous year; three projects per filmmaker, per year can be submitted; No Entry Fee!
Q Who are the judges?
A The selection committee is a cross section of film industry professionals from outside the state of Texas.
Q Why do we do this?
A By presenting this showcase, the Houston Film Commission continues the commitment to the local and state film industry, while giving talented and enthusiastic Texas filmmakers the opportunity of a lifetime.
Q How do we do this?
A 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.
Q Why do we do this?
A By presenting this showcase, the Houston Film Commission continues the commitment to the local and state film industry, while giving talented and enthusiastic Texas filmmakers the opportunity of a lifetime.
Q How do we do this?
A 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.
