Screen your Film

The Houston Comedy Film Festival screening room is the perfect spot for filmmakers, producers, distributors, and content creators looking to showcase their work during the Houston Comedy Film Festival, a rising entertainment market.

If you’re seeking funding, distribution agreements, or collaborations with industry experts, this premier venue gives you the opportunity to present your project to an audience of producers, festival organizers, distributors, and financiers attending the event.

What You’ll Need:

• Project Type: A completed comedy TV series, documentary, or feature film longer than 20 minutes (no short films).
• Budget: Minimum project budget of $50,000.
• Experienced Team: The film must have a writer, director, or producer with IMDb credits attached.
• International Potential: The film must have potential for international sales and distribution.

If your project doesn’t meet these criteria, check out our Project Development Program, where we guide creators through the steps of advancing their projects.

Prime Location

Our screening venue is centrally located in downtown Houston, just a short walk from the festival hub. This prime location offers easy access for Houston Comedy Film Festival attendees, giving your project a spotlight in the heart of the entertainment scene.

Amplify Your Reach

By screening your project through the Houston Comedy Film Festival, you gain significant exposure. Use the festival’s online database to invite key stakeholders to your screening, manage RSVPs effortlessly, and receive a 15% discount on festival accreditation with the promo code HCF2024DISCOUNT.

Our space offers a fantastic opportunity for decision-makers to experience your film, opening doors to distribution deals, festival invites, and collaborations.

How It Works for You:

1. Secure Your Screening Slot: Book a screening time that fits your schedule.
2. Create Your Film Page: Complete a dedicated film page with guest list management.
3. Invite Key Stakeholders: Use the festival database to invite producers, distributors, and festival organizers.
4. Guest List Management: Track RSVPs directly on your film page.
5. Automated Reminders: Ensure high attendance with automated reminders sent to invitees.

Key Benefits:

• Prime Location: Showcase your film at a central Houston venue just minutes from the festival center.
• Targeted Exposure: Reach an audience of distributors, festival organizers, and financiers specifically interested in comedy content.
• Dedicated Screening Page: Manage your guest list and send personalized invites with automated reminders.
• Interactive Audience Engagement: Start with an introduction and finish with a Q&A session for immediate feedback.
• Networking Opportunities: Use the event’s central location to connect with other industry professionals.
• Promotion: Benefit from Houston Comedy Film Festival’s marketing efforts to ensure high attendance for your screening.
• Follow-Up Access: Download your guest list in .csv format for effective follow-up.