Do you remember going to the movie theater? The smell of freshly popped popcorn, the funky animation prior to the trailers,
the red velvet cushions that you sink into; it is in that moment you are completely transported away from the real world and into another realm.
That nostalgia for the cinema has driven this collaboration between FLATS and the Houston Cinema Arts Society for 4 years running.
We’re showcasing Texas filmmakers through the lens of the analog. The Irreplicable quality of celluloid is surging in major motion pictures,
and we want to shine a spotlight on the traditional formats that started the magic of movies.
We hope our showcase is just the beginning – and that it continues to grow as the community of Texas artists rediscovers an enthusiasm
for analog film. Join us as this celebration of creative storytelling develops…the old-fashioned way!
Selected Films will receive a $50 award honorarium and a free All-Access Pass to the 2026 Houston Cinema Arts Festival, which takes place in November
The winner of the audience award will win a reel of Kodak film