The City of Waco is known as the “Heart of Texas” and is an excellent setting for the Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival.

Schedule:

Thursday, February 2, 2023

7:00pm - 9:00pm: 4th Annual Champions Award Reception and H.O.T. Fashion & Style Show - Art Center Waco

This event IS still taking place as scheduled.

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! Honoring 2023 recipients: Ralph Farquhar, Bruce W. Smith, Ke'Sha Lopez, and Pete Sousa.

Also featuring a show-stopping fashion show by Waco CVB- featuring fashions by NYC Boutique, Noir et Blanc; Celebrity Stylist and 2022 Champions Award Recipient, Deborah Koenigsberger; and student models from Waco ISD! You don't wanna miss this!

Ticket ($50) or Pass Required

Friday, February 3, 2023

10:00am - 3:00pm: 3rd Annual Greg May Honda Celebrity Golf Classic - Cottonwood Creek Golf Course

Due to the inclement weather, the 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic has been moved to Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Cottonwood Creek Golf Course. Player Check-In and Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. The first team will tee off at 10:40 a.m. For additional updates, please stay in touch with us on our social media. Thanks so much!

Featuring celebrity Golfers: James Francis, Ickey Woods, Santana Dotson, Ann Harder, Baylor University Women's Golf Team, Joe Kelly, Mack Rhoades, and Eric Davis!

Ticket ($125) or Pass Required

7:30pm - 9:30pm: Film Block 1: Opening Night at the Movies - Waco Hippodrome Theatre

"Mateus" (USA) – Student Film
"Hit List" (Japan) – Short Film
"Great Wall of Warren" (USA) – Short Film, Sneak Peek
"Tomorrow's Game" (USA) – Feature Film

Includes talkback with special guests from "Tomorrow's Game" – Trevor Wilson (filmmaker), Jonathan Coria (filmmaker), and Alejandro De Anda (talent). Moderated by Jimmy Menendez.

Ticket ($10) or Pass Required

Saturday, February 4, 2023

10:00am - 11:30am: Inaugural Pitch Fest - Waco Hippodrome Theatre

Pitch your TV or Film concept to A&E Factual Studios (formerly A&E Networks)! Winner will receive a Shopping Agreement with the Network.

Free Admission

11:30am - 2:00pm: Film Block 2: Family Day at the Movies - Waco Hippodrome Theatre

"Bad Bugs" (USA) – Animation Short Film
"Saving Santino" (USA) – Student Film, Waco ISD
"The Proud Family" (USA) – Television Marathon
"The Proud Family Movie" (USA) – Feature Film

Includes talkback with special guests from "The Proud Family Movie" – Bruce W. Smith (creator) and Ralph Farquhar (executive producer). Moderated by Reverend Carl Simpson.

Ticket ($5) or Pass Required

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Film Block 3: The Power of Fatih - Regal Cinemas-Hollywood Theaters

“Playground” (Hungary) – Animation Film
“Fickle Feeling” (China) – Student Film
“The Chocolate” (Montenegro) – Short Film
"Raising Faith - Stories About Dyslexia" (USA) – Short Film
"Armed with the Faith: The Knights of Columbus and The Military" (USA) – Feature Film

Ticket ($5) or Pass Required

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Film Block 4: Surviving & Thriving! - Regal Cinemas-Hollywood Theaters

“Rubik’s Cube” (Czech Republic) – Animation Short Film
“Dancing With Rainbow” (Iran) – Student Film
“12 Days of Quarantine” (USA) – Short Film
“Kasuti” (India) – Short Film
“The Decision” (USA) – Short Film
"JOE238" (USA) – Feature Film

Ticket ($5) or Pass Required

4:30pm - 6:30pm: Film Block 5: Celebrating Black History Month - Regal Cinemas-Hollywood Theaters

"Between the Pages" – Animation Film
"Uncle Nearest" – Documentary Film
"Affirmations Documentary Project (Mom's Edition)" (USA) – Feature Film

Ticket ($5) or Pass Required

5:30pm - 7:30pm: Film Block 6: Love Conquers All! - Regal Cinemas-Hollywood Theaters

"A Second Chance" (USA) – Student Film
"Mate" (Switzerland) – Short Film
"Women of Virtue" (France) – Short Film
"Samadhi Road" (Brazil) – Feature Film

Ticket ($5) or Pass Required

7:00pm - 9:30pm: Film Block 7: Closing Night at The Movies! (Part 1) - Regal Cinemas-Hollywood Theaters

"To Turn Off the Stars" (France) – Animation Film
“The Double Life of Hugh” (USA) – Short Film
"Clod" (USA) – Short Film
"Moving Stories" (USA) – Feature Film

Ticket ($5) or Pass Required

8:00pm - 10:00pm: Film Block 8: Closing Night at The Movies! (Part 2) - Regal Cinemas-Hollywood Theaters

"Loner" (Hungary) – Animation Film
"Family Story" (Indonesia) – Student Film
"Violence Please" (India) – Student Film
"What Remains" (USA) – Feature Film

Ticket ($5) or Pass Required

8:30pm - Midnight: Closing Night Party & Awards Ceremony - Pivovar Restaurant

Ticket ($50) or Pass Required

9:30pm - Midnight: Batman's Penguin Cigar Lounge Experience - Patio at Pivovar Restaurant

Included w/ Party Admission
Free Admission

Date: Thursday, February 2, 2023 - Saturday, February 4, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Waco, TX 76701

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