The Houston International Sports Film Festival is the premiere film festival for sports in the world. Houston is an international city that brings people of all walks of life together. Similarly, sports are played in every culture around the world, inspiring people and bringing them together for a single passion. Sports are a reflection of life: there are winners and losers, but most important is how you play the game.
The Houston International Sports Film Festival will have a mix of Documentary and Narrative, Feature and short films. We will have a particular focus on social impact films, which will allow us to make a positive contribution to the city and the world. Each year, the festival will choose a special cause every year to be featured and supported.
The Houston International Sports Film Festival aims to create a platform to showcase the passion and excitement that sports brings to people's lives. We support all types of stories, giving a platform for art that is powerful, raw, emotional and even edgy. Our mission is to provide emerging filmmakers with a platform to launch and change people's lives. The Houston International Sports Film Festival will inspire people of all
ages to be active, creative and chase their dreams. Leaving a lasting legacy for the city of Houston and future generations.
We see the power in sports. From the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat, there is always a life lesson that can be learned and a personal story to be shared. Through inspiring films that encourage people to chase their dreams to raising awareness to social justice.