In 1993, Texas A&M Film Society member Paul Alvarado- Dykstra, whose mission was to, “celebrate the vision and enterprise of America’s finest contemporary independent and minority filmmakers,” created the Texas Film Festival. Since its inception, the festival grew over 12 years to be the largest student-run film festival in the nation. The original festival had the privilege to showcase the talent of independent filmmakers from around the globe including Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Tim McCanlies, Robert Rodriguez, Sean Astin, John Landis, and John Waters. Sadly, in 2005, the festival could not be held due to program cuts and budgetary issues.
In the summer of 2010, Texas A&M’s Aggie SWAMP Club acted to restore the Texas Film Festival in lieu of its own event, SWAMPFest Film Festival (2006-2010). During the fall of 2012, in order to better represent and reflect its spirit, mission, and patrons, the festival was re-established as the Texas Independent Film Festival.
Texas Independent Film Festival 2018 is sponsored by Aggie SWAMP Club. The festival is being run this year by returning director Colton White, Director of Texas Independent Film Festival 2018; Alan Lasater, Aggie SWAMP Club President; and the chairs and committee members of Texas Independent Film Festival. To find out more about the event, visit the official website at http://www.txfilmfest.com or direct questions to director@txfilmfest.com
Grand Jury Award Trophy - to the best short film submitted
Best High School Short
Audience Choice Award (one for each night)
Based on submissions, We are trying to implement a Best Animation Award this year!