For the last half century, the little town of Luling, Texas has held an annual Watermelon Thump Festival – and its own world championship watermelon seed spitting competition. This short documentary is about both the contest and the chief seed spitting judge, Phil, an underemployed, over-stimulated, former expatriate, who’s come home after years abroad in Europe.
Where the Tumbleweeds Grow, a fusion of spaghetti-western grit and the laid-back charm of the Austin classic Dazed and Confused. Immerse yourself in the stunning cinematography, gripping storyline, and outstanding performances offering a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of the Old West in the context of the modern world.
A powerful crime boss texts all the crews, gangs, and other city underlings in town to retrieve his missing fortune in diamonds. One challenge that gets left out of the text - the gems are in a haunted hospital guarded by the dead.
Underground poker player Bobby Diamonds enters the spotlight in this hallucinatory, hilarious, and heartfelt documentary. Directed, Produced, and Edited by Robert Aaron Mitchell Executive Producer Sarah Dillard Mitchell Winner of Best Short Documentary Tokyo International Short Film Festival (2022) Winner of Best Short Documentary Venice Fullshot Film Festival (2022) Official Selection Munich New Wave Short Film Festival (2022) Official Selection Toronto Smartphone Film Festival (2023)
This doc investigates the odd occurrences that have happened for decades at a creek in Texas, which was an Ancient Native American burial ground.
Noah, an aimless college dropout, is constantly getting swept up in romances that always end in heartbreak. At work, he is paired to train Autumn, an infectious, enigmatic and fun new girl, who challenges his views on love, relationships and life.
After losing everything, a stubborn, wounded man motorcycles across the beautiful but barren West Texas landscape in search of perspective. A dream trip meant for two, alone.
An epic story set in the early western 1860s involving a working cowboy and a young Indian boy. As a child, Sandy Steele witnesses the death of his family at the hands of a brutal raiding Indian Party. Growing to manhood and working as a ranch foreman, Steele encounters the hand of fate when he is thrown together with Little Hawk, an Indian child whose family has just been killed by white men.
A Fair to Remember takes the viewer on a roller-coaster ride chronicling the history of the Great State Fair of Texas, from its inception in 1886 to its destination today as the largest fair of its kind in the country.
A short documentary on the political career of Frances "Sissy" Farenthold of Texas.
Latino's in Texas talk about what it is like to grow up Hispanic.
Ever since the Astrodome's grand opening night on April 9, 1965, when the Astros hosted the legendary Mickey Mantle and the New York Yankees in an exhibition game, baseball under glass has produced exciting times and great memories. The Astrodome revolutionized baseball and the game hasn't been the same since. Take a fun look back at the early years. Relive the excitement of the 1980 and '86 playoff series, then review the 1989 season as the Astros' young guns came of age, ready for the 1990s. All of these moments and more are captured in this video tribute to the Astros and their 25 years in the "Eight Wonder of the World." Written and produced by Houston sports journalist and Astros broadcaster Bruce Gietzen.
Three young Texans try to adjust to small-town life after experiencing the emotional toll of combat in the jungles of Vietnam.
A hard-hitting drama about the pressures facing a young Chicano couple and their struggles to balance work, college and marriage, pitting the husband's machismo and self-sacrifice against the wife's desire for agency and companionship.
Documentary focusing on Houston Texas rapper Fat Pat who was shot and killed on February 3 1998. This film, which features footage dating back to 1996/7, was shot, directed by Lionz I productions featuring D-Reck a rapper in the South Texas crew Screwed Up Click, in March 1999. Members of Wreckshop Records and the Screwed Up Click all appear giving their own tributes and memories of Fat Pat to the camera.
This documentary explores two horrific stories. With haunting interviews with the killers, plus emotional exchanges with the daughters.
Rosa is a Mexican woman who, at the age of 17, migrated illegally to Austin, Texas. Some years later, she was jailed under suspicion of murder and then taken to trial. This film demonstrates how the judicial process, the verdict, the separation from her family, and the helplessness of being imprisoned in a foreign country make Rosa’s story an example of the hard life of Mexican migrants in the United States.
Once a year Houston, Texas becomes the street racing capitol of the world. Hosting vehicular machines with upwards of upwards of 2000hp, Houston is the stage for all those whole think they have what it takes to whoop some ass on the street to show the world what they’re made of. Continuing the Texas Streets franchise, we bring you Texas Streets EVADE!
An undead projectionist guides the audience through 6 different horror films set in Texas.
Living out of a motel, 15-year-old Tommy makes a drastic decision in order for her siblings to escape the heat before the summer’s over.