New and Notable for 2023
Deep in the Heart Film Festival is proud to welcome Jason London to Waco.
Best known for his roles in Dazed and Confused, The Man in the Moon and The Rage: Carrie 2, Jason is excited to talk to you about growing up in Texas, his acting career and developing Independent Films. Plus! Mr. London is joining us for….
30th Anniversary Presentation
Dazed and Confused
Richard Linklater’s indie darling stars Jason London as, Randall “Pink” Floyd, high school quarterback forced to make a major decision on the last day of school in 1976. Dazed and Confused embodies some of what we love most about independent film - its creativity, its enthusiasm and it doesn’t hurt to have a loving affection for Texas!
Watch on the big screen!
July 22, 1:00pm
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PLUS: An Actor’s Conversation: Jason London will also discuss growing up in Texas, his career in film and share memories of Dazed and Confused in a special VIP only Actor’s Conversation. Hosted by Sam Henderson, Baylor University Professor of Theater
Friday, July 21, 6:45pm Cultivate 7Twelve
Filmmakers and VIP Passholders only.
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NEW - Film tracks
There’s so much to see and do at Deep in the Heart and so much information (like genres, ratings, times, and theaters). Let’s simplify. We’re introducing four film tracks to let you know what to expect when you go.
Crowd Pleasers
Deep Dives
Family Friendly
For the Curious and Adventurous
We’ve created these tracks to help audiences understand the tone of the films, making it easier for people to discover the movies that fit their tastes.
NEW - Filmmaker and VIP lounge
Free drinks all festival! We’re teaming up with Stay Classy Waco to provide a Filmmakers and VIP lounge during the festival. It’s the perfect place to relax, network, and live a little of that VIP lifestyle. Filmmakers and Badge holders will receive complimentary beer, wine (for 21 and up), and soft drinks all day Friday and Saturday.
Finding Her Beat
Opening Night
Into the Spotlight
Friday Night Spotlight
Disfluency
Closing Night Film
Opening Night Feature Film
Finding Her Beat
A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood.
Live Taiko performance to accompany this screening!
Friday Night Spotlight Feature
Into the Spotlight
A heartfelt story of how a script, a stage, and a theater program composed of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities celebrate their creativity, explore life’s complexities, and empower a community, in their own words and their own way —creating their own original musical.
The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network will partner with us to present this program.
Closing Night Feature Film
Disfluency
After failing her final college class, Jane returns home to her family's lake house, coming to terms with the trauma that derailed her senior year. Winner of multiple awards from Cleveland International, Oxford and Austin Film Festivals, we are proud to showcase this festival darling in Waco.