This Film festival will be The brightest
2025
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Movies Screened with us
November 1, 2025
Event Schedule
8:30 - 4:30
pm
Film Screenings
Main Theatre
Location:
The Deluxe Theatre
9:00 - 9:50
am
How to Understand Different Funding Sources
THE NEWBIE FILM ACADEMY
Joan Montreuil
$50
Included:
Learn how to identify and evaluate various funding options, including crowdfunding, grants, tax incentives, private investors, and sponsorships. Explore how to research and match funding sources to your project’s needs.
9:00 - 9:50
am
Casting & Auditions
$50
Houston, Texas
Inside a real casting session
10:00 - 10:50
am
How to Create a Compelling Pitch
The Newbie FIlm academy
Joan Montreuil
$50
Included:
Discover how to craft a persuasive pitch by focusing on the film’s narrative, significance, and impact. Learn techniques for structuring your pitch and incorporating storytelling elements to engage potential funders.
10:00 - 10:50
am
Social Media for Filmmakers
Bolanle Media
Roselyn Omaka
$50
Included:
11:00 - 11:50
am
Script & Character breakdown
The Newbie Film Academy
Deloris Harvey
$50
Included:
11:00 - 11:50
am
Producing on a Budget
Spellz Productions
$50
Included:
Indie hacks for limited-resource projects
12:00 - 12:50
am
Directing Masterclass: Visual Storytelling
3D productionz
$50
Included:
Blocking, staging & camera use in comedy
12:00 - 12:50
am
Self-Tape Mastery
The Newbie Film Academy
Ronson Hawkins
$50
Included:
1:00 - 1:50
pm
LUNCH & NETWORKING
LOCATION
The Deluxe Theatre
Event Hall
5:00 - 5:45
pm
Award Ceremony
Houston, TExas
The DeLuxe Theatre
6:00 - 8:00
pm
After-Party with Live Music and Networking Opportunities
Houston, TExas
The DeLuxe Theatre
