Wednesday, September 10 - OPENING Night

Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center 315 W McIntyre St, Edinburg

free open to the public

5:00 PM DOORS OPEN, Filmmakers/Pitch Contestants Packet Pick-up

5:30 PM-6:30 PM RED CARPET

All guests are invited to walk the red carpet. Official Selections, Pitch contestants and STXIFF Guests may be interviewed on camera.

6:30 PM-9:45 PM MUSIC VIDEOS & RGV SHORT FILMS - Ballroom - Free, open to the Public

Come and Take it, Directors Mario Alberto Zamarripa & Jose Guadalupe Zamarripa, Music Video, 4 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Bottled Milk, Director Joel Hernandez, RGV Short Film, 4 minutes, Texas Premiere.
GROCERY BAG - LAST DRAW (LIVE), Director Andres Cooke, Music Video, 3 minutes.
El Llorón, Director Rodrigo Moreno-Fernandez, RGV Short Film, 17 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Olvidar, Director James Fite, Music Video, 4 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Llorona, Director Silvia Vera, RGV Short, 12 minutes, RGV Premiere.
White & Black Canvas, Director Luis Antonio Rodriguez, RGV Short Film, 9 minutes, RGV Premiere.
YAHWEH, Director Juan Ruben Cantu, RGV Short Film, 6 minutes.
Remember Me, Director Rodrigo Rodriguez, Music Video, 5 minutes.
Yuri, Director Zack Rodriguez, RGV Short Film, 24 minutes, RGV Premiere.
The Price, Director J.B. Lawrence, Music Video, 3 minutes.
PopularLon3r - Bleed, Director Baldemar Garcia, Music Video, 3 minutes.
Q&A with directors/film representatives in attendance following screening

Thursday, September 11

Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center 315 W McIntyre St, Edinburg

8:00 AM Doors open

9:00 AM-2:45 PM STUDENT DAY - Ballroom - Free

Workshops, Panels, Films - Additional information at stxiff.com/studentday2025
Registration Required use this link: STXIFF Student Day.
Register to guarantee seating. Walk-in permitted with student ID and space permitting.

All Screenings are Free and Open to the Public

5:30 PM DOORS OPEN, Filmmakers/Pitch Contestants Packet Pick-up

6:00 PM-7:25 PM

WORKSHOP - Board Room East - Tickets or Festival badge required

Hero Zombie Demonstration
Watch as Jason Vines transforms a performer into a terrifying “Hero” zombie using a blend of foam latex prosthetics and quick, out-of-kit techniques. This creepy creation will showcase how movie-quality undead are built to hold up under the scrutiny of the camera’s lens.

DOCUMENTARY FILMS - Room 128 - Free, open to the Public

The Girls from Sweetwater, Director Jon T Anderson, Documentary Short Film, 26 minutes, RGV Premiere.
The Path to Uhuru, Director Joshua Gallas, Documentary Feature Film, 45 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Q&A with directors/film representatives in attendance following screening

TEXAS YOUNG FILMMAKER SHORT FILMS - Room 135 - Free, open to the Public

A Step Away, Director Karla Sofia Rivera, Texas Young Filmmaker Short Film, 3 minutes.
Bottled Milk, Director Joel Hernandez, RGV Short Film, 4 minutes.
Dreams Unpainted [未绘之梦], Directors Dilan Arjun Koganti & Winston Lin, Texas Young Filmmaker Short Film, 11 minutes.
In the Wake of Silence, Directors Brooklyn Deva Rice & Max Davis, Texas Young Filmmaker Short Film, 22 minutes, World Premiere.
The Warning Dream, Director Daniel Jinsol Lee, Texas Young Filmmaker Short Film, 5 minutes, World Premiere.
Unseen, Director Karla Sofia Rivera, Texas Young Filmmaker Short Film, 2 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Q&A with directors/film representatives in attendance following screening

7:30 PM-9:00 PM

48 HOUR FILM RACE - Ballroom - Film Screening & Awards - Free, open to the Public

Filmmakers had 48 hours to write, film and edit their short films. Each film is 2 - 3 minutes long.
Salt Water King; Mission Survival; In his Footsteps; Los Hermanos Lucha Against All Odds; A Vision Most Fowl; Just Chatting; Rise Above; A Hole; Ducksworth; Top Story; Lucky Duck; TO QUACK OR NOT TO QUACK; FIRST PLACE; Quack; El Gallo; ICE AGE; How to Catch a Serial Killer; Attack of the Killer Duckies; Mariposas; I'm A Ghost, Baby; Duck Duck Goose; A Deadbeat’s Tale No Support No Mercy

7:30 PM-9:30 PM

SHOWCASE FEATURE FILM - Room 128 - Free, open to the Public

Say a Little Prayer, Director Patrick Perez Vidauri, Showcase Feature Film, 1 hour 43 minutes.
Q&A with director Patrick Perez Vidauri following screening

INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM - Room 135 - Free, open to the Public

Sacred Temple [Templo Sagrado], Director Orlando Moguel, International Feature Film, Country of Origin & Filming: Mexico, 1 hour 46 minutes.
Q&A with director/film representatives in attendance following screening

Friday, September 12

Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center 315 W McIntyre St, Edinburg

10:30 AM-2:30PM, EXPLORE EDINBURG TOUR

STXIFF 2025 Filmmakers and Pitch contestants

see “Updates from South Texas International Film Festival” 8/9/25 email for details and registration link

All Screenings are Free and Open to the Public

4:00 PM DOORS OPEN, Filmmakers/Pitch Contestants Packet Pick-up

4:30 PM-5:55 PM

PANEL - Board Room East - Free, open to the Public

Making Industry Connections at Film Festivals

with Patrick Perez Vidauri

6:00 PM-7:55 PM

DOCUMENTARY FILMS - Room 128 - Free, open to the Public

The Non-Biological Mexican, Director Joseph Balderas, Documentary Short Film, 15 minutes, RGV Premiere.
This Is Not Life, Director Leo Pfeifer, Documentary Short Film, 22 minutes.
Valley Underground, Director Carlos Lopez, Documentary Short Film, 22 minutes, World Premiere.
We're Here, Director Lee E Wells, Documentary Short Film, 39 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Q&A with directors/film representatives in attendance following screening

INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM - Room 135 - Free, open to the Public

My Little Moon, Director Ali Atshani, International Feature Film, Country of Origin: United States, Country of Filming: United States & Islamic Republic of Iran 1 hour 27 minutes, World Premiere.
Q&A with director/film representatives in attendance following screening

U.S. FEATURE FILM - Ballroom - Free, open to the Public

20 Pounds to Happiness, Director Yelyna De León, U.S. Feature Film, 1 hour 40 minutes, Texas Premiere.
Q&A with director/film representatives in attendance following screening

8:00 PM-10:00 PM

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM - Room 135 - Free, open to the Public

Uvalde Mom, Director Anayansi Prado, Documentary Feature Film, 1 hour 28 minutes.
Q&A with director/film representatives in attendance following screening

U.S. SHORT FILMS - Room 128 - Free, open to the Public

Bones, Director Gerhardt Slawitschka, U.S. Short Film, 10 minutes, Texas Premiere.
Cowboys and Hindus, Director Tejal Desai, U.S. Short Film, 16 minutes.
El Llorón, Director Rodrigo Moreno-Fernandez, RGV Short Film, 17 minutes.
Llorona, Director Silvia Vera, RGV Short, 12 minutes.
MOTOS, Director Jesus Beltran, U.S. Short Film, 19 minutes, Texas Premiere.
Nightmare of La Lechuza, Director Lainnie Contreras Felán, U.S. Short Film, 6 minutes, RGV Premiere.
The Ride, Director Slava Denisov, U.S. Short Film, 15 minutes, Texas Premiere.
White & Black Canvas, Director Luis Antonio Rodriguez, RGV Short Film, 9 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Q&A with directors/film representatives in attendance following screening

9:30 PM-11:00 PM

STXIFF Mixer

McIntyre Square Eatery & Bar - 310 W McIntyre St. Edinburg

saturday, September 13

Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center 315 W McIntyre St, Edinburg

All Screenings are Free and Open to the Public

8:30 AM DOORS OPEN, Filmmakers/Pitch Contestants Packet Pick-up

Filmmakers/Pitch Contestants Awards ceremony ticket must be picked up by 9:30 AM

9:00 AM-10:00 AM TEXAS YOUNG FILMMAKER PITCH FINALISTS - Room 135 - Free, open to the Public

A Gun For Your Troubles, Writer David Carment
Invader, Writer Emma Zepeda
Queen of Nowhere, Writer Cristo Petrides
Shadows in the Attic, Writer Isai Portillo
Unholy Alliance, Writer Renata Gonzalez

10:00 AM-11:00 AM THE PITCH: SCREENWRITING FINALISTS - Room 135 - Free, open to the Public

A Mother's Gift, Writer Deisy Sanjuán
Candy & Caldo, Writer Pamela Oliver Munoz
Drive Thru, Writer Hondo Constante Teran
"Maybe, tomorrow", Writer Hania A. Rocio
Time in a Bottle, Writer Arianna Lizette Salinas

11:00 AM-12:00 AM WORKSHOP - Room 128 - Free, open to the Public

Film Funding and Distribution
with Patrick Perez Vidauri and Cristina Nava
Learn Film Funding & Distribution with Hollywood Director/ Producer Patrick Perez
FREE Workshop – Reserve Your Spot Today!
In this interactive session, Patrick and Cristina will walk you through how to secure funding—whether from private investors, grants, or other sources—to bring your film to life. He'll also cover how to successfully distribute your film, from streaming platforms to theaters and television networks.
What You'll Learn:
- Funding from personal sources, private investors, and crowdfunding
- Tax incentives & grants
- Pre-selling distribution rights
- Streaming & TV licensing (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
- Sales, marketing, and publicity strategies
- Navigating distribution deals and agreements
Plus:
- Behind-the-scenes insights into the film and television industry
- Live Q&A with Patrick Perez Vidauri and Cristina Nava– Ask your questions and get expert advice!

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS - Room 135 - Free, open to the Public

Little Queen [Petite reine], Director Julien Guetta, International Short Film, Country of Origin & Filming: France, 25 minutes.
Shakespeare for all Ages, Director Hannes Rall, International Short Film, Country of Origin: Germany, Country of Filming: Germany & Singapore, 3 minutes, Texas Premiere.
The Wake, Director Peter Ahlén, International Short Film, Country of Origin & Filming: Denmark, 29 minutes.
With All Due Humanity [Avec l'humanité qui convient], Director Kacper Checinski, International Short Film, Country of Origin & Filming France, 25 minutes.
Oyu, Director Atsushi Hirai, International Short Film, Country of Origin: France, Country of Filming: Japan, 22 minutes.
Q&A with directors/film representatives in attendance following screening

12:30 PM-1:30 PM

Celebrity Panel - Edinburg Municipal Auditorium

Featuring Josefina López, Dannie McCallum, Bobby Soto and Valente Rodriguez

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM - Room 135 - Free, open to the Public

STREET SMART: Lessons from a TV Icon, Director Ernie Bustamante, Documentary Feature Film, 1 hour 25 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Q&A with director/film representatives in attendance following screening

TEXAS SHORT FILMS - Room 128 - Free, open to the Public

A Woman Is Many Things (Just Fine Isn't One of Them), Director Chase Musslewhite, Texas Short Film, 17 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Buddy, Director Jacob Sizemore, Texas Short Film,10 minutes.
Daddy War Bucks, Director Jake Abraham, Texas Short Film, 20 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Kitty Bravo in Freefall Failure, Project Manager Spencer Bryant, Texas Short Film, 1 minute, RGV Premiere.
Neches, Director Katy McCarthy, Texas Short Film, 9 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Peace and Serenity, Director Triston Kollister, Texas Short Film, 11 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Sous Vide, Directors Luke Van Garza & Martha Louise Van Garza, Texas Short Film, 9 minutes.
YAHWEH, Director Juan Ruben Cantu, RGV Short Film, 6 minutes.
Yuri, Director Zack Rodriguez, RGV Short Film, 24 minutes.
Zoe, Director Hannah Martinez, Texas Short Film, 17 minutes, RGV Premiere.
Q&A with directors/film representatives in attendance following screening