The non-profit Aurora Picture Show devotes itself to noncommercial film, video, and media, screening both features and shorts in a variety of genres. The Aurora’s programming falls into such categories such as Documentary, Historical, and Texas-Focus, and it presents many screenings in non-traditional venues. ...more...

The WorldFest-Houston International  Film and Video Festival embodies the traditional film-festival spirit, dedicating itself exclusively to independent cinema from the U.S. and abroad and not accepting entries from major studios. Every April this festival presents about 50 new features and 100 new short films, each introduced by its director before the screening. Professional seminars, workshops, and other events are offered during the 10-day festival, and all events and screenings are …more…