Red Carpet Party October 29

at The Rockport Conference Center
106 Austin Street

The Rockport Film Festival, honors the enduring power of cinema to connect communities and cultures. International in scope yet rooted in local spirit, the festival presents an exceptional selection of independent films from Texas and around the world, celebrating the art of storytelling through diverse voices and perspectives.

All screenings are held at The ROCC, located at 106 S. Austin Street on the Rockport Center for the Arts campus in downtown Rockport.

All films are independently produced outside of the Hollywood studio system, meaning they are privately financed projects that tend to be smaller in scale and budget. The annual cinematic event draws hundreds of locals and tourists alike each year, allowing patrons to enjoy films rarely seen elsewhere without waiting in long lines or traveling to multiple-theater venues. With support from the Texas Commission on the Arts, Aransas County, and the City of Rockport, the festival appeals to a local, regional, and statewide audience of filmmakers and enthusiasts during a generally off-season time for tourism.

Friday through Sunday you’ll experience film screenings, filmmaker Q&As, meet-and-greets, and social events. Friday and Saturday will feature film blocks of varying lengths each day at The ROCC, including combinations from documentary features, fiction features, documentary shorts, and fiction short entries. Evening cocktail receptions open to the public will also be held in downtown Rockport. An awards ceremony and brunch, will be held Sunday at The ROCC preceding the final film blocks featuring student shorts and Texas Love, showcasing regional themes and subject matter. All Sunday events are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete schedule, including films will be available soon!