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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.

Free Virtual Workshop

Transform remote production workflows with Source-Nexus Suite

November 9th | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual Workshop (Free)

Learn how to route audio across any desktop app, record multi-participant video sessions, and review real-time immersive mixes. Source-Nexus Suite unites high-fidelity routing plugins with a browser-based control room for complete workflow command. Bring your questions for the Q&A!

9th Annual In Cahoots Holiday Mixer

Houston’s biggest industry holiday party is back, and this year, it’s for a good cause.

SWAMP is proud to join Houston’s marketing, communications, advertising, and media community for the 9th Annual In Cahoots Holiday Mixer. Organized by many of the area’s industry associations and organizations — SWAMP among them — In Cahoots is the end-of-year gathering where Houston’s creative and media professionals come together to toast the season.

Expect drink tickets, appetizers, and raffle giveaways. And in the spirit of the holidays, this year’s mixer is collecting donations for Abandoned Animal Rescue. Everyone’s welcome — bring a friend.

Event Details:
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM
Kirby Ice House, 3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX

Benefiting Abandoned Animal Rescue — aartexas.org

Open to all · Bring a friend

Houston Filmmaker Showcase with logos for SWAMP and Houston Cinema Arts Society.

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 Film Scene logo with film reel and film strip
Logo 'Houston Post Meet Up' in bold black letters on a white background.
MECA logo with a sun design, text reads 'Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts' and 'Creating a Brighter Future for Houston Since 1977'.
Texas Southern University logo with "TSU" letters in a maroon box above the university name.
Logo for Houston Association of Producers on a teal background, featuring the acronym HAP with a city skyline outline underneath the text.