Tier 3
Houston, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
REELpoetry is a hybrid international poetry film festival in Houston, Texas, dedicated to short films and videos infused with poetry or with a strong poetic sensibility, most under 6 minutes. Our festival advances this creative art form with screenings of US and World premieres, themed programs, juried open submissions, commissioned collaborations, work by creative youth, deaf poetry performed in American Sign Language (ASL) and more.
The main submission deadline for REELpoetry International Poetry Film Festival is around 8 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to REELpoetry International Poetry Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 9.5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. REELpoetry International Poetry Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
REELpoetry International Poetry Film Festival takes place in Houston, United States.
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