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2026 schedule

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Champions Award RECEPTION

Marie's Wine Bar
723 Austin Avenue
Waco, Texas 76706

“Remember The Times: A Memoir” book signing with 2026 Champions Award Recipient, Teddy Riley

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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.

Happy Hour

“Good Daughtering” by Dr. Allison Alford book signing event @ MARIE’S

MARIE'S Wine Bar

723 Austin Avenue

Waco, Texas 76701

HAPPY HOUR MIX & MINGLE

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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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

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FAMILY DAY @ THE WACO FAMILY & FAITH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!

TEXAS MUSIC CAFE

3004 Franklin Avenue

Waco, Texas 76706

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026

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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!

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MARIE'S Wine Bar

723 Austin Avenue

Waco, Texas 76701

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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.

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