Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival
Join us for the first-ever Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival on February 6th – 8th at the Hippodrome!
This family-friendly and fun-filled event is for everyone! You can see Hollywood movies like Disney’s “The Lion King” and “Amazing Grace” as well as see films by over 60 new and upcoming filmmakers from around the world! You can also walk the red carpet with Hollywood Celebrities like “Mr. Hercules” himself, Kevin Sorbo, Food Network Star, Gina Neely, and more. This fun celebration will also extend into the community with its “Film & Faith Soul Sessions” and parties at Z’s at the Curry.
The 2020 Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival is sponsored by its Founding Partner, TFNB Bank: Your Bank for Life. The Gold Star Sponsors are Creative Waco and Z’s at the Curry. The Awards Sponsor is the Magnolia Foundation, and the Community Sponsors are Cameron Park Zoological & Botanical Society, Pruit Symposium, the Delta Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Tru Jamaica restaurant.
For more information on the 2020 Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival, visit WacoFilmFest.org or call 254.400.8181.
Fest Schedule
Thursday | Feb 6
7-9 PM | festival kickoff reception
at Z’s at the Curry
Come walk the red carpet, meet filmmakers from around the world as well as celebrate
the accomplishments of innovators in film, TV, the arts, and entertainment!
Please RSVP by February 3, 2020 to [email protected]
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Friday | Feb 7
5-7 PM | film block: Be the change
at baylor law school | FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Babam
A father sits down with his daughter to tell the story on how he became a superhero.
USA | 6 min
Nasser Goes to Space
Nasser, a creative young boy, envisions himself as a space adventurer, and goes on a mission to find his parents’ love in an attempt to save their marriage.
Qatar | 10 min
James
A young clown tries to decide what college to go to.
USA | 4 min
The Boy They Called Bizarre
A group of Minnesotans follow a Nigerian born priesthood dropout, back to the impoverished villages of his childhood. Unfortunately there is a kidnapping right in front of their eyes. And then a miracle happened.
USA + Nigeria | 1 hour 6 min
7-9:30 PM | opening night at the hippodrome
at Waco Hippodrome Theatre
Smile!
A froggy dad tries to get his goth daughter to smile for a family photo.
USA | 2 min
American Glass
An employee at a local comedy club experiences first-hand American values in spite of hardship during trying American times.
USA | 4 min
Miracle in East Texas
Inspired by one of the most improbably true stories ever, this the entertaining tale of two aging con-men at the dawn of the Great Depression, and the biggest oil strike in the history of the world.
USA + Canada | 1 hour 40 min
7:15-9:30 PM | Film Block: Girl Power!
AT BAYLOR LAW SCHOOL | Free to the public!
The Sweet Pursuit
A young detective Lillian goes on a hunt to find the bully who stole her younger brothers Halloween candy.
USA | 8 min
Ember
Mbali, a Nature Sprite who is struggling to revive wilted plants, confronts a Fire Sprite who is scorching the forest.
South Africa | 5 min
This Changes Everything
Geena Davis, Meryl Streep, Rashida Jones, Reese Witherspoon, Sandra Oh, Jessica Chastain, Tiffany Haddish and other top actresses discuss gender discrimination in the media and entertainment industry.
USA + Canada | 1 hour 40 min
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Saturday | Feb 8
10am – 12:15 PM |
film block: music soothes the soul at Waco Hippodrome Theatre
Minuet
A young concert pianist rehearsing for her next solo performance finds help in an unlikely place.
UK | 6 min
Waiting For You
When the tragedy of an unexpected newborn death occurs, it is devastating. But she still has a voice.
USA | 4 min
Harlem Blues
Filled with survivor’s guilt, a young musician is haunted by the memories of losing his father. He turns to prescription drugs to self medicate, but soon realizes playing music is the only thing that can save him.
USA | 6 min
Amazing Grace
Singer Aretha Franklin performs gospel songs at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles in 1972.
USA | 2 hours
1 – 4:30 PM | film block: celebrating the family at Waco Hippodrome Theatre
Immersion
Under nuclear threat, an ambitious kid must figure out a way to complete the upload of his and his sister’s conscience before it’s too late.
New Zealand | 3 min
New Brother
Reuben lives the life any 8 year old boy could dream of. But that all changes the moment he has to share this with someone new.
Australia | 7 min
Sound Hunt
After witnessing a robbery in her own home, young Ivy and her friends decide to investigate. When the girls hear a mysterious bell in the distance, the search turns into a hunt for the source of the sound, leading them on a surprising journey.
USA | 38 Min
The Lion King
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival.
USA | 1 hour 58 min
2-4 PM | LOVE IS A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE PT. I
at EXTRACO BANK TRAINING FACILITY | Free to the public!
Into The Light
Our story takes place in an imaginary world. In this world, the Rooster (the main character and the keeper of the Sunny Valley) discovers a mysterious and dark cave…
Russian Federation | 7 min
White Iris
An end of life love story, inspired by an 18th century haiku.
USA | 8 min
Hutsulka Ksenya
1939. A young Ukrainian-American man Yaro comes to the Carpathian Mountains, because his father left him a fortune under the condition that he would marry a Ukrainian girl. There Yaro meets a Hutsul girl Ksenya and has to rethink his plan.
Ukraine | 1 hour 30 minutes
5-7 PM | LOVE IS A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE PT. 2
at EXTRACO BANK TRAINING FACILITY | Free to the public!
Introspective
As a high school student with social anxiety is faced with a shot at the girl of his dreams, he tries to find his voice.
Canada | 7 min
Pico
A story about living a life and let the child inside of us take over, Rather than sit down and caught up with technology.
USA | 6 minutes
Matryoshka
An elderly man receives a visit from an unknown woman. They discuss tea, the Russian language, and love.
USA | 6 min
Be Kind
Nino, is a twelve-year-old who was diagnosed with severe, but not serious, childish autism at two and a half years. Today, Nino is the protagonist of a film that concerns not only those with whom he shares his particularity, but all those who, in one way or another, are different.
Italy | 1 hour 23 minutes
5-7 PM | empowering the human spirit
at TOLIVER CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH | Free to the public!
The Interrogation
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USA | 5 min
Friend Request (Teaser)
This is a film about the ‘very hush-hush’ human trafficking industry. It will bring awareness to this multi-billion dollar scourge!
USA | 1 minute
In Utero
A rogue planet is about to destroy Earth and in the last few minutes, one of the three sisters wants to die alone. The other two sisters wants everyone to be together with family.
USA | 13 minutes
A King Under Construction: Bridging the Gap
In this documentary, the story of Central Texas hip hop pioneer & world record holding DJ, Rappin’ Reggie Reed, is told through interviews, photos, & historic footage from the late 1980’s & early 1990’s hip hop era.
USA | 30 min
Emotions
Emotions is a film with 6 small stories relating to a theme about each of the basic emotions that people have.
USA | 4 min
Running
‘Running’ is a moving short which depicts a male running from life but he finds there is nowhere to run.
USA | 10 min
The Topaz Troop
Troop leader Jane, and her ambitious pup, Coco, have planned an adventurous camping trip for The Topaz Troop, but when things go awry, they must work together to help Claire and Coco think of unique ways to face their fears, while putting a positive spin on a rainy day.
USA | 15 minutes
Blackbird
Sherri is an imaginative, creative, and overworked cabin cleaner who is somewhat content with life, even though she’s living paycheck to paycheck. On her 25th birthday, she is presented with an opportunity to attend aviation school.
USA | 19 min
3-8:15 PM | THE POWER OF FAITH:
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE AND MORE
at THE AUDITORIUM AT TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
Free to the public!
Now or Never:
A Tony Romo Story
The true story of Tony Romo, a kid from Burlington, WI who became one of the most prolific quarterbacks to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Though he never won a Superbowl, he continues to inspire his fans, community, family and friends.
I Am Not My Father
Mansoor grew up believing that dreams can never come true – his aspirations destroyed by an overly-strict father. Growing up with a tough father, Mansoor now lacks the skills to communicate with his own son Jassim: the cycle of life repeating itself.
Qatar | 13 minutes
Bending in The Wind
Bending in the Wind follows the life of a homeless teen in a US suburb, who has lost his way and been cast aside by those who were supposed to love him unconditionally.
USA | 24 minutes
Imagine Barry
A young man is visited by the imaginary friend he never had as a child, who has arrived 20 years late for their “playdate”.
USA | 19 min
Max Winslow and
The House of Secrets
Five teenagers compete to win a mansion owned by entrepreneur and scientist Atticus Virtue. To win the teens must face-off against a super computer named HAVEN who controls the mansion.
USA | 1 hour 38 min
99 Bottles of Beer
A young man finds himself tied up in a basement after an awful accident. The horror will continue until he finishes singing this song…
USA | 17 min
Ecce
Child adoption of a single man.
Turkey | 9 minutes
8:30 PM-Midnight | Closing Night Party: Pre-Oscar Party & Festival Awards Ceremony
at Z’s at the Curry | Free to the public!
Date/Time:
Feb 6, 2020 - Feb 8, 2020
All Day
Location:
Waco Hippodrome
724 Austin Ave, Waco, TX