WorldFest is a Houston based international independent film festival with 59 year of history. Each year, many Asian filmmakers submit their work to compete with films from around the world and the best of the best are screened at the 10 day festival here in Houston in April. Among the screenings this year are films from China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, and India.

🎟 Festival Details

📍 Cinemark Memorial City + WorldFest Village
📅 April 24 – May 3

View the Full List of Films and Get Tickets

Full synopsis, trailers and showtimes available at worldfest59.eventive.org

Korea

  • Mission: The Birthday Invitation
    🗓 Friday, May 1 | 4:00 PM
  • Housekeeper (Filmmaker in Attendance)
    🗓 Saturday, April 26 | 9:00 PM
  • K-Wow: Korean Shorts Showcase
    🗓 Saturday, May 2 | 4:00 PM

China

  • The Little Ring (Filmmaker in Attendance, North American Premiere)
    🗓 Thursday, April 30 | 9:00 PM

Japan / Asian Diaspora

  • Shambhala Story (Japan / USA)
    🗓 Saturday, April 26 | 6:30 PM

India

  • KODUWA THE NIGHTBIRD (World Premiere, Filmmaker in Attendance)
    🗓 Friday, May 1 | 7:30 PM
  • Turtle Walker (Documentary Feature)
    🗓 Tuesday, April 29 | 4:00 PM

Taiwan

  • Panorama Taiwan – Short Film Showcase
    🗓 Tuesday, April 29 | 7:30 PM

Nepal

  • Crawling Crows – Aankha
    🗓 Monday, April 27 | 7:00 PM

Philippines

  • UnMarry
    🗓 Tuesday, April 28 | 6:30 PM

The Bigger Picture

This year’s festival features films from 22 countries, with many filmmakers traveling to Houston to present their work and connect with audiences.