• young filmmakers bootcamp

    Sign Up for Summer Filmmaking Bootcamp!

    Join one of our hands-on summer sessions for aspiring filmmakers (ages 12-17). Learn screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound, and editing from industry pros.

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  • 2025 Houston Media Conference

    2025 Houston Media Conference

    Join us for the 3rd annual event—a weekend of networking, workshops, and industry insights. Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow creatives and professionals!

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Southwest Alternate Media Project is a Texas-based media arts organization dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers and nurturing a vibrant creative community. We promote regional film and video arts, provide resources for local artists, and cultivate an audience that values stories reflecting the cultural, social, and political diversity of the area.

Events
Houston Filmmaker Showcase - May 2025
May 28
Houston Filmmaker Showcase - May 2025
First Thursdays @ Brasil Houston
Jun 5
First Thursdays @ Brasil Houston

Calling All Houston Filmmakers!

Submit your work for the Houston Filmmaker Showcase, presented in partnership with Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) and River Oaks Theatre. This monthly showcase highlights local talent, fosters community connections, and celebrates Houston’s vibrant film scene.

Our Community Partners

Houston Cinema Arts Society
River Oaks Theatre
The DeLUXE Theater
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston Film Commission
Houston Latino Film Festival
Independent Media Arts Foundation
Rūng Film Fest
Rice Cinema
Texas Film Commission
Houston Community College
ReelAbilities
Houston First Corporation
The Center for Africana Futures (CAF)
HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE
Alta Arts
Houston Media Source
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The Orange Show
Arthouse Houston