Boomtown Film and Music Festival

Overview

Since 2008, lovers of movies and music have come together at the Boomtown Film & Music Festival in Southeast Texas to see fiercely independent films, hear cutting-edge music, enjoy panel discussions and network with fellow filmmakers. Five reasons you should submit your project to BoomFest 2027: 1. HIGH ACCEPTANCE RATE - On average BoomFest screens the best 30% of each year's entries! 2. COMPETITIVE PRICING - Being a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization has allowed Boomtown to keep its entry fees lower than other established festivals of comparable size. 3. THOROUGH JUDGING - Every submission is rated and scored by multiple judges, even if they do not advance beyond the first phase of judging. 4. TRUSTED TRACK RECORD - It may be difficult to determine which of the thousands of film festivals are legitimate and which are scams, but Boomtown's film & screenplay competition has been run annually since our first fest in 2008 and has earned a trusted reputation. 5. THE CONFERENCE - The Boomtown Film & Music Festival is more than just screenings and an awards ceremony; our four day event includes educational panels with special guests, networking mixers, and a live reading of the year's 1st Place winning screenplay, in addition to the opportunity for selected filmmakers to interact with audiences during introductions and Q&As!

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  Had a really wonderful experience at this fest! Beaumont is a bit of a haul if you're not in Texas (you fly into Houston and then drive 1:30) but it was really worth it. Great opportunities to meet other filmmakers, great films. A very warm and cozy medium-sized fest that allows for maximum filmmaker camaraderie. They also gave us lots of free food and drink!

• Filmmaker

  This was a great festival, I will return next year!

• Filmmaker

  I had such a great experience with the "Boomtown Film and Music Festival" and was thrilled that my screenplay "Saddled With" was a Winner. I was truly impressed with the communication and professionalism this festival had. I will certainly return.

• Filmmaker

  This was a truly wonderful festival. The venues were spectacular, the attention to detail was astounding, the art was sublime, and the communication was awesome. Thank you for including "The Bells"!

• Filmmaker

  Quite the HONOR to have been "SELECTED" to have our music video, "I'll Always Remember the Alamo...But Can't Recall Her Name"...and VIEWED at the Festival as well. A wonderful Texas Festival for every song writer and film maker to submit.

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