Waco Indie Film Festival 2025
From July 17th to the 20th Waco Independent Film Festival will be bringing an abundance of world class cinema to Downtown Waco. But it's more than just a collection of top tier films that will be showcased.
The festival invites you to engage with the creative forces behind the work courtesy of Q&A sessions. Plus, with a number of parties, events, and gatherings happening, it's a great opportunity to make new friends from the fellow cinephiles and casual movie lovers in our community.
TICKETS FOR KWBU MEMBERS
If you have donated to KWBU in the past year then you are eligible to receive an "admit one" ticket for yourself and up to one guest. The tickets provide access to one film block or panel or screenplay reading at the festival.
To claim your tickets contact Loretta at loretta_howard@baylor.edu or 254-710-7887
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The BEST way to join the fun, get involved, help share meaningful stories, and be a part of something very special is to volunteer.
Are you able to share some of that warm Texas hospitality? Then, become an integral part of Waco Independent Film Festival by scanning tickets, setting up parties, and welcoming guests.
As a festival volunteer you’ll get access to the films, parties and masterclasses. OR if you are a huge film buff, you can volunteer to screen films for the program!
Love making movies? Love watching movies? Love helping your cultural community?
Here's how YOU can get involved.
Here at KWBU we've had the pleasure of previewing some of the films being showcased at this years festival. So we thought to give you a sneak peak we'd share some of our favorite shorts from this years fantastic lineup.
Rachel Velasco: Elvira
In a sleepy seaside community, where secrets simmer beneath the surface, a woman obsessed with mystery novels becomes convinced that her chicken can solve crimes. But when her prized poulet suddenly goes missing, whispers of fowl play begin to spread. Miss Marple meets Doctor Doolittle, ELVIRA is a strange, dark, and comedic ride - feathers are going to be ruffled.
Joe Riley: For Pete's Sake
Jim is going insane, he has been in the hospital forever. When the doctor finally arrives with his tests, the results are unexpected. A matter of laugh or death.
Malcolm Foster: Trivia is Illegal
In the year 2045, trivia is illegal. But that hasn't stopped illicit trivia leagues from cropping up around the country, operated in secret by the brave men and women who refuse to let the pastime die.
Our story takes place on the night of the trivia league finals, where one such group has gathered in a rundown house to crown a winning team. At first, the coast seems clear... until suddenly, their contest is interrupted by a violent knock at the door. It's the Secret Trivia Police.
Molly-Jo Tilton: They Call Me the Tattoo Witch
In Hanoi, Vietnam, tattoo artist Tran Ngoc specializes in the rare and challenging art of tattooing over scars. Despite the social stigma surrounding tattoos in Vietnam, Ngoc empowers her clients, including breast cancer survivors and women with self-harm scars, to reclaim their bodies, demonstrating that her work is a profound act of compassion and resilience.
They Call Me the Tattoo Witch - Trailer
Beth Richards: But I'm A Shoe
This is the story of a woman who wanted to fly comfortably, so she used a new service called "Objectified Travel" just to be reminded that the grass isn't always greener.
Brodie Bashaw: George
George works at a crematorium by day and loves baking by night. His two passions soon overlap a little too much.