MovieMaker's "25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" AND "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" (2025) plus 20 Great Film Festivals for First-Time Moviemakers (2022) | FilmFreeway Top 100 | YEAR TEN is July 16-19, 2026 That’s why we are so proud to be recognized by MovieMakerMagazine as one of the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2025 and one of 20 Great Film Festivals for First-Time Mov
iemakers (2022)! Plus we are consistently high on the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals in the world on FilmFreeway. This ranking comes from REAL reviews by REAL filmmakers. The Waco Independent Film Festival is Waco's indie film fest! An unparalleled arts event that showcases short films and features from Texas, the US, and the world that challenge, inspire, and entertain. Founded in 2016, we champion visionary storytelling, inspire filmmakers, create network opportunities, and engage the Waco community to show all our guests some genuine Texas hospitality! Add in some chips & salsa with the Waco Indie magic, and we provide a dynamic platform for filmmakers and a vibrant cultural experience for audiences in Waco and beyond.
