OCTOBER 10-11, 2026 • REGAL THEATRE, HOUSTON
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- 100+ Comedy Films
- Live Panel Discussions
- Elite Awards Jury
- International Audience
- 100+ Comedy Films
- Live Panel Discussions
- Elite Awards Jury
- International Audience
YOUR FREE PASS INCLUDES
Comprehensive Access To Selected Activities
Official Film Exhibition
Meet the Filmmakers
Live Podcast Recordings
Creative Workshops
Two-Person Collab Voting
Audience Choice Voting
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Houston Laugh Pilot
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Houston Comedy Film Festival
The biggest comedy film festival in Houston featuring premiere screenings, panel discussions, and digital short films.
Next Event: October 10-11, 2026
Houston Shorts Film Festival
Celebrating short films and the next generation of innovative filmmakers and bold storytellers.
Next Event: Spring 2027
Bolanle Film Festival
A global platform showcasing diverse, independent and visionary cinema from unique and powerful voices.
Next Event: Spring 2027
Why Submit?
Cash Prizes & Awards
Compete for prominent trophies and non-monetary resource package awards.
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Showcase your film in front of active studio executives and industry leaders.
Festival Red Carpet & Screenings
Experience the full red carpet treatment with live premiere screenings.
Boost Your Career
Direct mentorship conversations with seasoned directors and masterclass schedules.
Stories. Interviews. Industry Insights. All year long.
FESTIVAL VOICES
Meet Our Filmmakers
Tying Knots
by Holly Charles-Pearson
We Want the Virus
by Paul Santoli
Love Less Likely
by David Liban
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