Admit One: Analog Film Showcase
One Night Event: Friday, July 21, 2023 / DeLuxe Theater / 3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
In Collaboration with Houston Cinema Arts Society
Exhibition Curated by Jessi Bowman, FLATS Founder & Únies González, FLATS Manager
Hosted by The DeLuxe Theater
Step into a mesmerizing journey through time as we invite you to relive the enchanting era of cinema! FLATS and Houston Cinema Arts Society are proud to present our collaborative event: "Admit One: An Analog Film Showcase."
Join us at the historic DeLUXE Theater as we pay tribute to celluloid, featuring the exceptional works of talented Texas filmmakers, all masterfully captured through the captivating lens of Super8mm, 35mm, 16mm, and VHS.
Doors open at 6pm, allowing you ample time to explore the captivating exhibition and soak in the ambiance of the DeLUXE Theater. The first screening will commence at 7pm, presenting a carefully curated selection of analog films that will captivate your imagination and ignite your love for the magic of cinema. As the evening progresses, at 9pm, we will delight you with a second screening, offering yet another opportunity to be swept away by the power of analog storytelling. Congratulations to this year's analog short film showcase winners:
🎟 ATTACK OF THE 300 LB WOMAN! - Alexis Hunter
🎟 Blue Devils - James Frank
🎟 broken home movies - Heidi Van Horne
🎟 California Golde - Sandy Carson, Ronnie Romance Jr.
🎟 In the Sky - Bryce Haden Saucier
🎟 Le matin imaginé - Gary Watson
🎟 Midnight Houston - Krista Leigh Steinke, Nick Rattner
🎟 Modern Danser - Olivia Claire Garner
🎟 Signal - Joey Mathews
🎟 The Pallbearers - Marty Shambles
🎟 No Me Despido / This is Not My Farewell - Rafael Elorza
🎟 West Coast - Kevin Leon
🎟 Wheels of Chance - World War Ride
As a delightful addition, we are thrilled to present a stunning cinematic photography exhibition, curated by Jessi Bowman and Únies González, showcasing the artistic brilliance of Houston's photographers: Jordan Beeker, Matt Browning, Troy Ezequiel, Victor Lee, Pablo Mejía, Karla Roldan, Saturn, Jun Su An, and Briana Vargas. Step into their world of storytelling through beautifully composed stills, each capturing moments that will transport you to another time.
Get ready to be completely immersed in a truly cinematic experience that will awaken your nostalgia and love for the magic of cinema.
Discounted tickets are available for students, teachers, and veterans. Simply email boxoffice@cinemahtx.org to receive your exclusive discount code. Come and celebrate with us as we rediscover the wonders of analog film and photography!
FLATS programming is sponsored by Fresh Arts and is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance