HAAPIFEST 2026 Presents “Houston & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 2”
HAAPIFEST 2026 continues its celebration of regional storytelling with “Houston & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 2” on June 6, 2026 at 4:15 PM. This 88-minute shorts program highlights bold, imaginative, and emotionally layered films from filmmakers connected to Houston and Texas.
Screening at:
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase
📍 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
This showcase brings together action, drama, fantasy, horror, and coming-of-age storytelling — offering audiences a look at the range and creativity of independent short filmmaking.
Featured Films in “Houston & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 2”
THE PILL
Directed by George Chuang
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Runtime: 9 minutes
Forced to confront the traumatic decisions of his past, William — a government asset born from a defunct child soldier program — must decide whether to continue trusting the system that raised him or stand for what he believes is right.
Insensible Losses
Directed by Amanda Williams
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 9 minutes
A doctor puts aside concerns about her own pregnancy as she works to care for a miscarrying patient.
The Night We Met
Directed by Fumiya Hayakawa
Genre: Horror, Fantasy
Runtime: 11 minutes
On the night of Setsubun, the Japanese celebration to welcome spring and drive away evil spirits, a young boy and his father experience a disturbing encounter at a local grocery store, blurring the line between myth and reality.
Shoes Off
Directed by Joel Villanoz
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Coming of Age
Runtime: 40 minutes
After dropping out of college, Romy, a Filipino American teen soon to be 20, is afraid to tell his mother the truth.
A Showcase of Texas Storytelling
The “Houston & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 2” program reflects the creativity, emotional depth, and genre range of local and regional filmmakers. From sci-fi action and supernatural horror to intimate drama and coming-of-age comedy, this shorts block offers a compelling look at the next wave of independent cinema.
Event Details
📅 June 6, 2026 @ 4:15 PM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Westchase
📍 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX
🎬 “Houston & Texas Filmmakers Showcase 2”
⏱ Runtime: 88 minutes
🎟️ Tickets and passes available now:
www.HAAPIFEST.org
About HAAPIFEST
HAAPIFEST 2026 takes place May 29 – June 14, 2026, featuring in-person screenings, filmmaker Q&As, cultural events, and select online programming available in Texas.
This OCA-Greater Houston event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.