7th Annual film festival - march 5-7, 2026
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Animation Film: Echo Chamber (GHANA)
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Student Film: The Ghost (RUSSIAN FEDERATION)
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Short Film: Sons (USA)
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Feature Film: The Klin (CHINA)
Some films may have subtitles | Appropriate for ages 13+
Texas Music Cafe
3004 Franklin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76706
FILM BLOCK I
“AN AFTERNOON WITH FILMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD”
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Opening Night at the Movies
TEXAS MUSIC CAFE
3004 Franklin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76706
Animation Film: My New World Never Unfolds for Anyone Else (CHINA)
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Student Film: The Ghost (RUSSIAN FEDERATION)
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Feature Film: The Best of the Texas Music Café (USA)
Appropriate for ages 8+
*A Talk Back will follow the film screenings.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m
After the movies, join us for our After Party at MARIE’S Wine Bar! Meet and mingle with filmmakers, Hollywood celebrities, your neighbors, and more!
MARIE'S Wine Bar
723 Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76701
FILM BLOCK II
Family day at the movies
TEXAS MUSIC CAFE
3004 Franklin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76706
Animation Film: Journey of the Stars (SLOVAKIA)
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Animation Film: Yungay (SPAIN)
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Short Film: The Owyhee Canyons Postcard (USA)
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Feature Film: Be The Light (USA)
Appropriate for ages 2+
*A Talk Back will follow the film screenings.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 3:30p.m.
FILM BLOCK III
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CLOSING NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
TEXAS MUSIC CAFE
3004 Franklin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76706
Animation Film: Smile (USA)
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Animation Film: Between the Pages (USA)​​​
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Feature Film: Blood Sweat & Beats: The Waco Hip-Hop Story (USA)
Appropriate for ages 16+
*A Talk Back will follow the film screenings.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
FILM BLOCK IV
EVENT PARTNER: TEXAS TAP IN W/DJ PRECYSE OF 107.3FM/THE BEAT
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
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JOKES & JAMS @ MARIES
After the movies, join us for our Closing Night Party at MARIE’S Wine Bar! Featuring comedian, Onterio Linville, mix and mingle with filmmakers, Hollywood celebrities, your neighbors and more!
MARIE'S Wine Bar
723 Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76701
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
THE BUSINESS OF HOLLYWOOD: FILMMAKER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
MARIE'S Wine Bar
723 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Session I:
4th Annual PitchFest: “How to Turn Your Idea Into A Film, TV, or Streaming Series”
Bring your creative ideas to this session and pitch them for a chance to win a consultation with Hollywood executive, Courtney Parker!
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Session II:
“Storytelling & Your Brand”
Learn how to strengthen your personal and professional brand with the right storytelling.
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With our goal to always “empower the creative spirit,” this year, we are adding a series of conversations with Hollywood Executives, Producers, and Showrunners to share their insight with our filmmakers and the Waco community.
All sessions will be led by Courtney Parker, President & CEO, LostNThought Productions and “2021 Champions Award” Recipient.