Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 13, 2023

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Music Prize: Night 1

Night One features six of the twelve musicians who have come from near and far to compete for a cash grand prize of $10,000 and other prizes. Attendees may vote for the Audience Choice winner after they have seen three performances.

Location: Prize Garage, 211 Market Street

Music Pass Required for Entry

Saturday, October 14, 2023

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Music Prize: Night 2

Night Two features six more music acts from near and far competing for a cash grand prize of $10,000 and other prizes. Attendees may vote for the Audience Choice winner after they have seen three performances.

Location: Prize Garage, 211 Market Street

Music Pass Required for Entry

11:00 pm - 2:00 am: Music + Fashion Party

Celebrate the winners of Music Prize and get ramped up for Fashion Prize at this Saturday night party at Stray Cat, featuring drink specials, music, and camaraderie late into the night. Immediately following the announcement of the winners!

Location: Stray Cat Bar, 222 Travis Street

Cost: Free to the Public

Sunday, October 15, 2023

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Fashion Prize Runway Brunch

Fashion Prize is the most chique competition that Prize Fest offers, where five designers compete for a cash grand prize of $2,500 and Fashion Prize glotry! The competitiors will also have access to celebrity judges who have the potential to elevate these artists to the next level! Tickets are limited - secure yours now!

(VIP Entry 10:00 am)

Location: Phoenix Nightclub, 400 Commerce Street

Fashion Pass Required

Thursday, October 19, 2023

11:00 am - 6:00 pm: Film Prize: Day 1

This is the first day of film screenings for Film Prize 2023. Screening venues include Robinson Film Center, Artstation, and Crystal Stairs. Films begin in the 11:00 am hour and will screen again at 2:00 pm which will end prior to the Red Carpet Event on Texas Street. Check the Film Prize Schedule for a list of showtimes.

Location: Various Venues, Downtown Shreveport

Film Pass Required to Watch Films

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Film Prize Red Carpet Event

Join the filmmakers and the stars of this year’s Louisiana Film Prize on the red carpet. This event, open to all, will feature photographers, a filmmaker speed date, big toast with special drinks and more, all in the middle of Texas Street in downtown Shreveport.

Location: Prize Island, 700 Block of Texas Street

Cost: Free to the Public

10:00 pm - Midnight: Red Carpet Afterglow Party

The party doesn’t stop after the red carpet cameras stop clicking! Join us into the night with special drinks, mocktails, and a quick-service evening menu from Pepito XO just steps away from the red carpet!

Location: Pepito XO Restaurant, 706 Texas Street

Cost: Free to the Public

Friday, October 20, 2023

9:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Film Prize: Day 2

Screenings continue for Film Prize 2023. Screenings will take place at the Robinson Film Center, Central Artstation, Crystal Stairs, and Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Theatre. Check the Film Prize Schedule for a complete list of showtimes.

Location: Various Venues
Downtown Shreveport and Bossier City

Film Pass Required to Watch Films

Street Activities Free to the Public

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Food Prize: Come and Get It

Six finalist chefs will create amazing dishes for you to taste. Your goal: Taste each dish and cast your vote for your favorite chef. Plus select cocktail artists will pour unique drinks which you can sample and then cast your vote for the best drink to win the Golden Shaker award! Tickets are limited - secure yours now!

Location: Remington Garage, 211 Market Street

Food Prize Pass Required

Saturday, October 21, 2023

9:00 am - 6:00 pm: Film Prize: Day 3

The final day of screenings for Film Prize 2023. Venues include the Robinson Film Center, Central Artstation, Crystal Stairs, and Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Theatre. Final screenings begin at 6:00 pm hour. Check the Film Prize Schedule for a complete list of showtimes.

(Final screenings begin at 6:00 pm)

Location: Various Venues
Downtown Shreveport and Bossier City

Film Pass Required to Watch Films

Street Activities Free to the Public

10:00 am - 12:30 pm: Film Prize University

Mentor Judges from Film Prize will host panel discussions and Q&As discussing the independent film industry, next steps to grow your filmmaking career, and more. This event is free and open to the public.

Location: Robinson Film Center (2nd Floor), 617 Texas Street

Cost: Free to the Public

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Comedy Prize

Comedy Prize features seven standup comedians from across the country who are competing for a cash grand prize of $2,500. Arrive early to get your drinks and get in line to enter because seating is first-come, first-served!

Location: Remington Garage, 211 Market Street

Comedy Pass Required

Date:
October 13-21, 2023

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