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Jennifer Lopez at the World Fest

Usually held over 10 days at the end of every April, Houston's WorldFest International Film Festival has been catering to indie film junkies and critics for over 45 years. Created to offer a quality film festival for independent filmmakers, WorldFest features over 12 different film competitions, making it one of the most expansive competitions in the world, and only accepts 100 percent pure independent films -- no films from major studios are accepted. The festival boasts an annual attendance that exceeds 30,000, and all seminars and screenings are open to the public. With most screenings held at AMC's luxurious flagship theater complex (with over 30 screens) in Houston, the festival presents 55-60 American and Foreign indie feature films, and about 100 indie short films each year. All films are personally presented by their respective directors, and the festival commences each year with an exciting regatta race and massive BBQ (Texas style, of course) at the world renowned Houston Yacht Club.

Admission: Varies, check website for details

URL: http://www.worldfest.org