This 2 day film festival will provide a platform to celebrate film made local to Pearland and bring to light to local filmmakers looking to shoot their next project in the city.

We want to provide opportunities for up-and-coming artists to network and attend workshops that equip them with resources for any upcoming film project in Pearland. We’ll be having local industry experts host workshops that break down the filmmaking process, so PLTX can get to know how to get started in the film industry.

Day 1: Celebrate our opening night with a special anniversary screening of Arlington Road (1999) locally shot in PLTX. A mystery thriller directed by Mark Pellington, starring Jeff Bridges, Tim Robins, and Joan Cusack followed by a panel with the cast and crew of the film. Film Festival attendees and local filmmakers are welcome to celebrate the opening night of PLTX Film Festival.

Day 2:
Festival attendees will get a chance to spend the morning on a private location scout tour to discover the various film-frienldy locations and businesses across the City of Pearland. Unwind in the evening by enjoying a selection of short films from the following categories: Student Short Film, Pearland’s Best Short, Texas Short Film, Foreign Short Film

At the end of the festival, the Lone Star Capital Diamond Foundation will be awarding a $500 Film Grant to a 15-24 year old high school/college student who submitted to produce their next short film.

Rules & Terms

Film Submission Guidelines
- All submitted films must be the original work of the submitter
- Submitters must own all rights to the film, including music, footage, and other content
- By submitting, filmmakers grant PLTX Film Festival the right to screen the film during the festival and use clips for promotional purposes
- Submissions may be in any genre unless otherwise specified

Student Short Film:
- Filmmaker must be currently enrolled in high school or college at time of submission
- Proof of enrollment required (Submit student ID or transcript to film@LSCDFoundation.org)
- Maximum runtime: 20 minutes including credits

Pearland's Best Short:
- Film must be shot primarily in Pearland, Texas, OR Director/producer must be a current Pearland resident
- Maximum runtime: 20 minutes including credits

Texas Short Film:
- Film must be shot primarily in Texas, OR Director/producer must be a Texas resident
- Maximum runtime: 20 minutes including credits

Technical Requirements
Accepted formats: MP4, MOV, or DCP
Minimum resolution: 1080p HD
Audio: Stereo or 5.1 surround sound
Films must be submitted by the posted deadline (no exceptions)

Lone Star Capital Diamond Foundation $500 Film Grant
- Applicant must be between 15-24 years old at the time of application
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in high school or college
- Applicant must submit a short film to the festival in the Student Short Film category
- Proof of age and enrollment status required
- Student