BoomFest 2018 kicks off with this special collection of shorts with roots in Southeast Texas. Blacksmith (15:38 min) DIRECTED BY: Frank DiCesare. Documentary that highlights the work of Rob Flurry, the resident blacksmith at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum in Beaumont, Texas. Unlike the blacksmiths portrayed in the media today, Flurry’s craftsmanship is that of...
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Boomtown decided to help keep #TexasStrong by creating this flagship collection of short films made right here in the Lone Star State. Five Star Hotel (1:05 min) DIRECTED BY: Ian Chapoy. North Richland Hills, TX In this animated music video, there’s only fifteen seconds left on earth and everyone...
Each year the Houston Film Commission curates a collection of their favorite shorts that were made where the stars at night are big and bright. Five Star (26:40 min.) by Ryan Booth & Henry Proegler - Austin, TXWith 41 full-ride Division I scholarship offers, Brandon Jones is one of the most heavily recruited high...