Houston WorldFest full Line Up

WorldFest was founded over 51 years ago as an International Film Society in August, 1961. WorldFest became the third competitive international film festival in North America, following San Francisco and New York. WorldFest is the oldest Independent Film & Video Festival in the World. It evolved into a competitive International Film Festival in April, 1968. It was founded by award-winning producer/director Hunter Todd to present a quality film festival for the Independent filmmakers.

Stay at the Official HQ WorldFest Hotel, the beautiful Marriot Westchase Hotel Houston - 2900 Briarpark Drive and enjoy a central location, modern amenities and a warm Texas welcome. Our recently renovated luxury hotel provides quick access to the downtown area and to Memorial City Mall, which offers premium shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Hop on the complimentary WorldFest shuttle van and ride to any destination within a three-mile radius of our Houston hotel to visit all the activities this area has to offer. Free Festival Shuttles daily to the Memorial City Cinemark Theatres. The HQ Marriott Westchase is home of the WorldFest Festival Club for meeting with the international filmmakers attending the 51st WorldFest-Houston.