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WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
Houston, TX · Arts & Culture
- When
- April 23 – May 2, 2027
- Where
- Cinemark Memorial City, 310 Memorial City Way · Houston · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Founded in 1961 and formalized as a competitive festival in 1968, WorldFest bills itself as the world's oldest independent film festival and has recognized early work by Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Ang Lee. It screens dozens of features and shorts over roughly ten days each spring; 2027 dates approximate.
The history within reach
Founded in 1961 and formalized as a competitive festival in 1968, WorldFest bills itself as the world's oldest independent film festival and has recognized early work by Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Ang Lee.
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