2023 schedule
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 13 and up!
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Special Event
POSTPONED - Inaugural Kickoff Concert
The Pavilion at the Carleen Bright Arboretum
Due to the inclement weather, the Ozomatli Concert has been postponed. We are currently working with the City of Woodway to reschedule the concert for the coming weeks. Please stay in touch with us on our social media for updates. Or, you can contact Lynsie Gomez with the City of Woodway at lgomez@woodwaytexas.gov if you have additional questions.
Ticket ($30) or Pass Required
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 3 and up!
Thursday, February 2, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Special Event
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 18 and up
Friday, February 3, 2023
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Special Event
RESCHEDULED - 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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 3 and up!
Friday, February 3, 2023
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 3 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Special Event
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 0 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 3 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 3 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 3 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 3 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 3 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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
Family Friendly and Appropriate for: Ages 16 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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
Appropriate for: Ages 21 and up!
Saturday, February 4, 2023
9:30 pm - midnight
Special Event
Batman's Penguin Cigar Lounge Experience
Patio at Pivovar Restaurant
Included w/ Party Admission