On February 15-18 2024, the 5th Anniversary of the "Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival" will leverage the power of cinema and storytelling to celebrate our shared compassion for humanity. Set in the charming town of Waco, Texas, this three day event will feature competition films, Hollywood studio releases, "Film & Faith" sessions at area places of worship, a Black-Tie Gala, a Celebrity Golf Classic, a New York City Style Fashion Show, professional workshops presented at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, and a Closing Night concert featuring the GRAMMY Award winning band, OZOMATLI. The "Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival" is "dedicated to empowering the creative spirit, serving with heart, and celebrating all!” For more information, visit www.wacofilmfest.org.
For the 5th Annual "Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival," there will be seven award categories and include:
-Grand Jury Prize - Best U.S. Short Film
-Grand Jury Prize - Best International Short Film
-Grand Jury Prize - Best U.S. Student Film
-Grand Jury Prize - Best International Student Film
-Grand Jury Prize - Best Feature Film (U.S. and Internationally)
-Grand Jury Prize - Best Animated Film (U.S. and Internationally)
-GB Lindsey Family Audience Award
Note: All Jury Awards will be presented to the Director and/or a Representative of the winning film at the Festival. Audience Award will be announced 5 days following the Festival.
Additionally,
-Grand Jury Prize - Best U.S. Short Film- Receives $250 in cash, plus Festival trophy..
-Grand Jury Prize - Best International Short Film- Receives $250 in cash, plus Festival trophy.
-Grand Jury Prize - Best U.S. Student Film- Receives $250 in cash, plus Festival trophy.
-Grand Jury Prize - Best International Student Film- Receives $250 in cash, plus Festival trophy.
-Grand Jury Prize - Best Feature Film (Of U.S. and Internationally)- Receives $250 in cash, plus Festival trophy.
-Grand Jury Prize - Best Animated Film (Of U.S. and Internationally)- Receives $250 in cash, plus Festival trophy.
-GB Lindsey Family Audience Award- Received $250 in cash, plus Festival trophy.
"Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival" 2022 Awards & Prizes
Each Selected Competition Filmmaker receives:
• One film screening during February 3-5, 2022.
• 10 tickets to the screening of their film.
• Two tickets to the Opening Night Festival Reception on February 3, 2021.
• Four VIP Festival Badges allowing full access to films, panels, and VIP reception area.
• Film featured in the 2022 Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival Program Book and website.
• Filmmaker featured in the 2022 Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival Program Book and website.
• Film promoted in festival press and media opportunities.