The Victoria TX Independent Film Festival

The Victoria TX Independent Film Festival Designed to inspire and champion independent artists, while introducing the community to the passionate work being done in independent cinema.

Film Exchange, in association with our new fiscal sponsor, The David Ross Fetzer Foundation for Emerging Artists are thrilled to have the opportunity to present the sixth annual Victoria TX Independent Film Festival, April 5th - 8th, in downtown Victoria, TX. VTXIFF is designed to inspire and champion independent artists, while introducing the community to the passionate work being done in indepen

dent cinema.

Moviemaker Magazine ranked VTXIFF among the top 25 in its list of 50 fests worth the submission fee in 2015 (and 2013). Rutger Hauer, legendary actor and director of his own film festival, visited VTXIFF and declared, “This is where good s**t happens.” VTXIFF is the rare film festival run by passionate filmmakers who know how to deliver on the promise of what that experience should be for other filmmakers… like coming home.

Past juror and alum, Lisa Martin describes the festival as, "a rare film festival that understands that filmmakers need far more from the festival experience than Q&As and networking. VTXIFF is that rare community that celebrates, champions, and inspires artists of all kinds… especially filmmakers".

Victoria TX Independent Film Festival (VTXIFF) is as much about the magic that happens when artists of all kinds bond, influence one another and share community as it is about film. Each year visiting filmmakers not only screened their own films, they collaborated on new films, have started their own festivals or returned to Victoria to shoot their next film!

Hello friends, colleagues, and movie lovers!After an incredible six-year journey, I'm so pleased to share that CHASING C...
11/01/2024

Hello friends, colleagues, and movie lovers!

After an incredible six-year journey, I'm so pleased to share that CHASING CHASING AMY hits theaters in the United States today. We're playing all over the country, from Los Angeles to NYC to Kansas City and many, many places in between.

In case you don't know what the film is about, The Detroit News said it well: "Chasing Chasing Amy is an insightful look back at the movie and the place it occupies in q***r culture, the '90s canon and the lives of those it touched, both for better and for worse. It's well worth chasing down." It also happens to be a tender trans boy coming of age story!

Get Tickets: https://geni.us/ChasingChasingAmyMovie

If you're in Kansas City, join Sav Rodgers for Q&A after the film on Friday, November 1st at 7:15 pm at AMC Studio 28 in Olathe and Saturday, November 2nd at 3 pm at Screenland Armour.

And if you're in NYC, join us for a Q&A with Producers Carrie Radigan, Matthew Mills, and Editor Sharika Ajaikumar on Sunday, November 3rd at 4pm at AMC Empire.

As of the time of this post, Chasing Chasing Amy is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and 93% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes! And if you don't believe me or that RT score, here are some wonderful quotes from critic reviews:

“10/10. Chasing Chasing Amy is Sav Rodgers' heartfelt, transparent, and articulate look at what it is to grow up gay and transgender in a world of heteronormative hostility.” - Film Threat

"This documentary is ultimately a strong and important examination of how popular entertainment can touch and move us in unexpected and deeply personal ways." - RogerEbert.com

“A fascinating work of film criticism and personal discovery.” - Boulder Weekly

“Rodgers’ ability to showcase the passion to deconstruct his favorite film’s true legacy makes it a wonderful experience. His feature becomes a must-watch for any fans of Smith or LGBTQ+ cinema.” - Sunshine State Cineplex

Besides seeing the movie in theaters, here are some other ways to help if you're so inclined:
Rate on Letterboxd
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Rate on IMDb
Share the good news on social media! We're on IG, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok .

As you all know, showing up at the theaters for the opening weekend is important for independent filmmakers. We know from audiences attending over 70+ festivals and winning jury/audience awards worldwide that we've got something special to share. I hope you'll share this experience with us and bring your friends. 🙂

Get Tickets: https://geni.us/ChasingChasingAmyMovie

Sav Rodgers sets out to examine the complex legacy of Kevin Smith's Chasing Amy on LGBTQ+ people and its life-saving impact on Rodgers, himself, who came into his q***rness via kinship with the film. He makes significant progress, garnering support from Kevin Smith; but, as the production continues,...

Tomorrow the Vancouver International Film Festival begins and Unlikely Allies will have its Canadian premiere. Kati Mae ...
09/25/2024

Tomorrow the Vancouver International Film Festival begins and Unlikely Allies will have its Canadian premiere. Kati Mae Thomas and I will be attending the festival for three screenings of Weldon Angelos' story. Vancouver FF is a first class festival and I am extremely humbled and honored to be a part of their program that features 150 features, and 80 short films.

What does it take to unite right-wing billionaire Charles Koch with hip hop legend Snoop Dogg? This urgent and uplifting film documents an extraordinary response to an appalling injustice: a young man sentenced to 55 years for three ma*****na sales.

Excited for the upcoming screening of Unlikely Allies. We will be screening this weekend at the Iowa Independent Film Fe...
09/04/2024

Excited for the upcoming screening of Unlikely Allies. We will be screening this weekend at the Iowa Independent Film Festival. Come check out the film on Saturday from 2-4p

NYC peeps. I’ll be screening at the cannabis museum Thursday July 18th. Weldon Angelos and I will be in attendance.
07/17/2024

NYC peeps. I’ll be screening at the cannabis museum Thursday July 18th. Weldon Angelos and I will be in attendance.

Presented by SESH

The documentary I have been directing for the last 6 years about Weldon Angelos who received 55 years for selling w**d i...
06/11/2024

The documentary I have been directing for the last 6 years about Weldon Angelos who received 55 years for selling w**d is having its LA premiere during the Dances With Films festival on Tuesday June 25th at 2:30pm at the TCL Chinese Theatres. Please get your tickets now and help us fill up the theater!

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/936272020

FILM LISTINGS PANELS SCHEDULE & TICKETS VENUE LISTINGS MENU Select the category below THEN SELECT the TITLE FEATURES SHORTS DOCS MIDNIGHT OUTFEST PILOTS KIDZ Unlikely Allies WEST COAST Premiere | USA, 2024, 95 min.DOCUMENTARY – TUE JUNE 25 @ 230PM WRITERS: Anthony Pedone, Max BleckerDIR: Anthony P...

LA premiere of Unlikely Allies is June 25, 2:30p at TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. We are screening in competition a...
05/30/2024

LA premiere of Unlikely Allies is June 25, 2:30p at TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood.

We are screening in competition at Dances With Films Festival.

LA friends and family please come out and support. Tickets below!

FILM LISTINGS PANELS SCHEDULE & TICKETS VENUE LISTINGS MENU Select the category below THEN SELECT the TITLE FEATURES SHORTS DOCS MIDNIGHT OUTFEST PILOTS KIDZ Unlikely Allies WEST COAST Premiere | USA, 2024, 95 min.DOCUMENTARY – TUE JUNE 25 @ 230PM WRITERS: Anthony Pedone, Max BleckerDIR: Anthony P...

East Coat  premiere of Unlikely Allies is June 7th 6p at the Lighthouse International Film Festival
05/30/2024

East Coat premiere of Unlikely Allies is June 7th 6p at the Lighthouse International Film Festival

In 2003, a low-level cannabis case would end Weldon Angelos’ promising career in the Hip-Hop industry. But it would also give birth to a national movement to reform our country’s criminal justice system, uniting far-right conservatives like billionaire Charles Koch and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) wi...

I ask that you please support this young man’s GoFundMe. I have known this young man since birth and his mother Angie Co...
05/24/2024

I ask that you please support this young man’s GoFundMe. I have known this young man since birth and his mother Angie Cox since we were kids. He was in a terrible accident with an 18 wheeler and has been having surgeries daily to save his life and his mobility. I have employed this young man when I had my restaurant and can speak to his character as a father. I have lots of friends on here and even if you don’t know him, I hope you will do what you can, even if it is just to share his GoFundMe. I have donated to many people’s causes over the years and many of you have supported me for years. Please support me once again by supporting Pete Cruz.

I've created this gofundme account for my son, Pete Cruz, who was in a catastrophic car… Angie Cox needs your support for Support Pete Cruz's Road to Recovery

Sign the damn thing for O. RIP
05/20/2024

Sign the damn thing for O. RIP

Name the Barton Springs Diving Board After Otis Pousson

RIP Steve Albini
05/08/2024

RIP Steve Albini

All rights go to Touch and Go Records.

Beginning of the end of the War on Drugs.
04/30/2024

Beginning of the end of the War on Drugs.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made a historic decision—agreeing with the top federal health agency and proposing to move ma*****na from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The decision comes more than 50 years after cannabis was first listed as a s...

Unlikely Allies trailer drop! Here is a link to the trailer for my new doc UNLIKELY ALLIES.
04/26/2024

Unlikely Allies trailer drop!

Here is a link to the trailer for my new doc UNLIKELY ALLIES.

Weldon Angelos's budding music career is abruptly terminated when prosecutors weaponize federal laws against him, turning a low-level cannabis case into 20…

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