WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
Houston, United States
100
Tier AScreenings
Festival directory
Film Festivals in Houston
Festivals based in or strongly tied to Houston, Texas — scored for legitimacy so “near me” searches don’t land on award mills.
Film festivals near Houston
This hub lists festivals whose city field matches Houston. Prefer Tier A/B scores and named venues. For nationwide browsing see film festivals in the USA.
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Houston Latino Film Festival
Houston, United States
96
Tier AScreenings
houston iranian film festival
Houston, United States
96
Tier AScreenings
Extremely Shorts Film Festival
Houston, United States
96
Tier AScreenings
Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival
Houston, United States
96
Tier AScreenings
qfest houston gay lesbian film festival
Houston, United States
94
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worldfest houston
Houston, United States
94
Tier AScreenings
Comicpalooza
Houston, United States
87
Tier AScreenings
Extremely Short Film Festival
Houston, United States
87
Tier AScreenings
Houston Palestine Film Festival
Houston, United States
78
Tier BScreenings
Literally Short Film Festival
Houston, United States
78
Tier BScreenings
Qfest: The Houston International LGBTQ Film Festival
Houston, United States
78
Tier BScreenings
Houston Jewish Film Festival
Houston, United States
72
Tier BScreenings
NiFF Houston International Film Festival
Houston, United States
72
Tier BScreenings
NIFF HOUSTON
Houston, United States
65
Tier B
SPE Media Festival
Houston, United States
55
Tier CScreenings
Worldfest-Houston International Film & Video Festival
Houston, United States
55
Tier CScreenings
Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival
Houston, United States
47
Tier C
REELpoetry/HoustonTX 2026
Houston, United States
47
Tier C
Artists for Hope International Dance Film Festival
Houston, United States
47
Tier C
queer hippo international lgbt film festival
Houston, United States
45
Tier CScreenings
Frame x Frame Dance Film Fest
Houston, United States
45
Tier C
Houston Underwater Film Festival
Houston, United States
45
Tier C
The Newbie Film Festival
Houston, United States
45
Tier C
Dance Source Houston
Houston, United States
45
Tier C
Borders | No Borders
Houston, United States
44
Tier C
Houston Horror Film Festival
Houston, United States
42
Tier C
Laughing Dog Comedy Film Festival
Houston, United States
42
Tier C
West African Film Festival
Houston, United States
42
Tier C
LA Underground Railroad Film Festival
Houston, United States
42
Tier C
Houston Greek Film Festival
Houston, United States
42
Tier C
Bechdel Film Festival
Houston, United States
42
Tier C
La Vida Es Cortos/Life Is Shorts
Houston, United States
42
Tier C
Sustainable Stories Film Fest (SSFF)
Houston, United States
40
Tier C
Cine De Muertos
Houston, United States
40
Tier C
Black Indie Filmmakers Association Houston Film Festival
Houston, United States
39
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Rung Film Festival
Houston, United States
39
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Pearl Theater Shortflix Film Fest
Houston, United States
39
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Admit One: Analog Film Showcase
Houston, United States
37
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SWAMP
Houston, United States
30
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Fade To Black Arts Festival
Houston, United States
27
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Art & Shorts Film Festival
Houston, United States
27
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Black Cinema Club HTX Film Festival
Houston, United States
27
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Zeal Reel Micro Short Film Competition™
Houston, United States
24
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Houston International Sports Film Festival
Houston, United States
23
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CineSpace Short Film Competition
Houston, United States
23
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Houston Fan Film Festival
Houston, United States
21
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Metropolis Short Film Contest
Houston, United States
6
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FAQ
- Are film festivals in Houston legit?
- Many are — and some are not. Use legitimacy scores, physical venue signals, and our Warning list before paying a submission fee for a Houston event.
- How do I find festivals near me?
- Start with your city hub, then the United States country page, or search by festival name on the homepage. Always verify the current edition city on the festival’s own site.