Waco Independent Film Festival

Waco Independent Film Festival https://filmfreeway.com/WacoIndie

With almost 15,000 film festivals in the world, it takes a lot to get noticed.

MovieMaker's "25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" AND "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" (2025) plus 20 Great Film Festivals for First-Time Moviemakers (2022) | FilmFreeway Top 100 | YEAR TEN is July 16-19, 2026 That’s why we are so proud to be recognized by MovieMakerMagazine as one of the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2025 and one of 20 Great Film Festivals for First-Time Mov

iemakers (2022)! Plus we are consistently high on the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals in the world on FilmFreeway. This ranking comes from REAL reviews by REAL filmmakers. The Waco Independent Film Festival is Waco's indie film fest! An unparalleled arts event that showcases short films and features from Texas, the US, and the world that challenge, inspire, and entertain. Founded in 2016, we champion visionary storytelling, inspire filmmakers, create network opportunities, and engage the Waco community to show all our guests some genuine Texas hospitality! Add in some chips & salsa with the Waco Indie magic, and we provide a dynamic platform for filmmakers and a vibrant cultural experience for audiences in Waco and beyond.

08/26/2026
Thank you WACOAN and Kasper Creations Photography and Event Planning!
08/18/2026

Thank you WACOAN and Kasper Creations Photography and Event Planning!

Movie Club this Thursday: The Terminator!Join us to talk about the sci-fi classic and it's "far fetched" ideas about AI ...
08/17/2026

Movie Club this Thursday: The Terminator!

Join us to talk about the sci-fi classic and it's "far fetched" ideas about AI 🤖

Thursday, 7pm at the NEW Cultivate 7twelve: Art.Culture.Events
924 Austin Ave, suite 100

BYOB & Watch the film first!

Proud to see two of our July festival picks recognized as Film Independent's Don't Miss Indies. If you missed them or wa...
08/07/2026

Proud to see two of our July festival picks recognized as Film Independent's Don't Miss Indies. If you missed them or want to rewatch, check them out now!

https://www.filmindependent.org/presents/

The independent spirit is thriving in theaters this summer, as we come together for life-affirming storytelling and a cool retreat from climbing temps.

08/06/2026
08/02/2026

🍺🌭 Beer, brats, and bulls... the perfect recipe for networking.

Some of the best conversations don't happen in a theater 👏 they happen over a cold drink and great food!

At the Waco Indie, we're all about creating opportunities for filmmakers to connect, collaborate, and build lasting friendships. Whether you're pitching your next project or just getting to know fellow creatives, events like these are what make our festival different.

A huge thank you to Brotherwell Brewing for hosting us! We can't wait to welcome even more filmmakers this year.

🎬 Film submissions are now open 👉 we'd love to see what you've been creating! 🔗

07/31/2026

Seriously... made by stuntmen and shot in Waco, Action USA is such a fun watch!

We are deeply saddened to hear of Tavin Maynard’s passing. Tavin worked the lights and audio board in the tech booth at ...
07/31/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of Tavin Maynard’s passing. Tavin worked the lights and audio board in the tech booth at the Waco Hippodrome, all the way back to our first year. He was always finding ways to enhance the audience experience, and everything he did made us feel special. He was a trusted colleague, he was a friend, and he will be deeply missed.

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Waco, TX
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