Richard Herskowitz

Houston Cinema Arts Society has announced that Jessica Green will assume the role of Artistic Director for the 10-year old Houston Cinema Arts Festival the multi-venue film and arts festival anchored by Museum of Fine Arts Houston that has the distinction of being the only U.S. film festival devoted to films by and about visual, performing, and literary artists. Green will replace outgoing Artistic Director Richard Herskowitz as programmer-in-chief for the acclaimed festival starting with the 11th annual 5-day festival taking place November 14 18, 2019 in addition to special film engagements throughout the calendar year.

The Houston Cinema Arts Society is pleased to announce the full lineup of films, guest artists, live performances, and interactive elements that will populate the 2018 Houston Cinema Arts Festival – as it celebrates its milestone 10th anniversary – from November 8 – 12 at Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Rice Cinema, White Oak Music Hall, Cafe? Brasil, and additional partner venues across the City of Houston.

The 2018 Houston Cinema Arts Festival – which celebrates its 10th anniversary – has announced its first piece of programming in the form of two “live documentary” performances of A Thousand Thoughts on Sunday, November 11 at Asia Society Texas Center. The unusual combination of live concert and film screening will be held at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The 2017 Houston Cinema Arts Festival which took place from November 9 13, 2017 celebrated the undying resilience of the City of Houston as it played host to over 30 unique programs spread across multiple partner venues, including Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rice Cinema, White Oak Music Hall, DiverseWorks, Aurora Picture Show, Caf Brasil, and more.

The ninth annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival hosted its Launch Party at Chapman & Kirby in East Village, Ancorian's new mixed-use complex in bustling East Downtown. Houston trendsetters, cinephiles, influencers, and thought leaders gathered together to discuss the exciting lineup for HCAF17, which will take place from November 9 - 13.

The 9th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival, which takes place Nov. 9 13, has a renewed sense of purpose in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's devastating impact on the City of Houston. HCAF17 will continue to thread all of Houston's arts through film in fresh and exciting ways, including the activation of unique partner venues and a firm commitment to Houston's independent filmmakers. To that end, this year's festival will showcase portraits of artists by Houston filmmakers. Two of the films will be world premieres by Houston directors, whose subjects are important Houston visual artists.

The film festival equivalent of the Labradoodle. Want to pet it?

Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke will open the 8th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival on Thursday, November 10 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and will be followed by a live performance from popular Texas country artist Dale Watson.

Robert Redford , renowned actor, film director, environmentalist, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, will join the 2012 Houston Cinema Arts Festival (HCAF) to participate in a 90-minute conversation at Sundance Cinemas Houston on two facets of his multi-faceted career -- his creative work as film director and as Founder and President of the Sundance Institute.