Houston Comedy Film Festival

01/23/2026

You finished your short film. It’s beautiful. Now what? Most filmmakers treat a short like a finished product—they premiere it, maybe submit to festivals, and then move on to the […]

11/11/2025

Francisco Ramos, the talented director of An Actor Prepares, took home the Best Mockumentary award at the Houston Comedy Film Festival. His film, which explores an actor’s search for truth while […]

11/11/2025

is a proud finalist at the for her film “Camp Wackapoo - Rise of Glog.”

The film tells the story of a Wackapoo general who trains the next generation of troops during a record-breaking summer while facing the challenge of the formidable Glog.

Originally from Texas, Darby is a graduate of the Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester in New York City and has an impressive background traveling nationwide, performing, assisting, and choreographing in various productions.

She also writes, produces, and directs her own acting content across multiple film projects, driven by a passion to inspire excellence, boldness, and freedom for all ages.

Congratulations to Darby for her well-deserved recognition as a finalist at this prestigious festival

11/11/2025

Darby Kingman has proudly become a finalist at the prestigious Houston Comedy Film Festival for her film “Camp Wackapoo – Rise of Glog.” This captivating film tells the story of […]

11/11/2025

Celia Carver’s romantic short film ‘After Party‘ earned well-deserved acclaim at the Houston Comedy Film Festival 2025, where it took home the award for Best Romantic Film. The festival celebrated Carver’s impressive […]

11/05/2025

Comedy Film Award Winner, Best Actor Director When Mickey offers a ride home to Frank, a stranded classmate, it seems like a simple act of kindness. Mickey brings Frank home to pick up her little brother Billy so she can take him to his basketball game and later that night, when Mickey returns home,...

11/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who made the Houston Comedy Film Festival an unforgettable celebration!

Your talent, energy, and positivity truly brought the event to life—everyone looked absolutely wonderful.

Filmmakers, please be on the lookout for email notifications and private messages over the next few days; the website is being updated with winners and finalists, so keep checking your inbox.

We appreciate each of you for making this night so special. Stay tuned for more updates and photos!

Definitely you do not want to miss the next one!

Make sure you submit your film on FilmFreeway.com/houstoncomedyfilmfestival More exciting updates and announcements coming soon!

Houstoncomedyfilmfestival.com

10/17/2024