T.H.E. Film Festival is proudly presented by T.H.E. Show, America's longest-running HiFi Audio Show, now in its 29th year. With the vast expansion into home theater, surround sound, immersive 360 audio, and commerical audio and theater experiences, T.H.E. is delighted to now support filmmakers, content creators, and musicians alike who make their passions into their life's work.
T.H.E. Show takes place multiple times a year across the United States. Currently for 2025, we will be holding T.H.E. Film Festival as part of T.H.E. Show:
May 2-4, 2025 Austin TX Embassy Suites Round Rock, TX
June 6-8 2024 Costa Mesa CA at the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa
October 24-26, 2025 New York, NY ((venue to be announced shortly via press release)
Best Film / Best Picture (Feature)
Best Director (Male/Female)
Best First-Time Director
Best Young Director (Under 25)
Best Senior Director (Over 60)
Best Actor / Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor / Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Mixing
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Short Film
Best Animated Feature / Short
Best Original Score
Best Foreign Language Film
Jury Choice Award
Best Sound Design
Best Costume Design
Best Production Design
Best Producer/Production Company
Best Content Creation
Best HiFi-Focused Content
Best Home Theater Focused Content
Best Song
Best Music Video
*Special Awards as seen fit by the Judges and Jury may also be granted*