Experience an unforgettable evening of bold, independent cinema as FILMATIC and CHOKOTAINMENT present a curated night of films, culminating in the exclusive first look premiere of the Tío Choko trailer.
This special showcase highlights a range of powerful storytelling—from gripping drama to chaotic comedy—featuring emerging voices and award-winning work rooted in raw, human experiences.
The night begins with A Houston Story, the 2025 48 Hour Houston Film Festival-winning short, where obsession and loyalty collide with deadly consequences along the Houston River.
It’s followed by Least Wanted, a wildly unpredictable comedy about three friends whose poorly planned gas station robbery unravels into complete chaos.
Audiences will also get a look at Journey, an emotional and high stakes feature film trailer about identity, sacrifice, and a father’s determination to return home against all odds.
The evening continues with a screening of the feature film Fight Boy, a heartfelt and comedic story about a working-class father confronting his past in an effort to redefine what it truly means to be a man.
Closing the night is the highly anticipated cinematic first look at Tío Choko —a visually driven proof-of-concept that unveils the tone, style, and ambitious vision behind the upcoming project.
This is more than a screening—it’s a celebration of independent filmmaking, culture, and collaboration, brought to life on the big screen. Join us for a night of stories that hit hard, make you laugh, and stay with you long after the credits roll.
A Houston Story (Short Film – 6 minutes) The 2025 48 Hour Houston Film Festival-winning short. "When a dangerous obsession over a woman spirals out of control, loyalty turns deadly—and along the Houston River, one man decides who lives and who doesn’t.
Least Wanted When three clueless friends attempt a last-minute gas station robbery, their lack of planning, rising egos, and pure incompetence quickly spiral the job into chaos—forcing them to confront just how unfit they are for a life of crime.
Journey After being abruptly deported to a country he barely knows, a young man raised in the United States is thrust into a perilous odyssey across Mexico, where—driven by the promise to be the father he never had—he must confront violence, identity, and the cost of belonging as he struggles to return to the woman and child waiting for him on the other side of the border.
Fight Boy Named “Boy” his entire life, a working-class father sets out to prove he’s finally a man by challenging the bullies who once humiliated him—only to learn that true strength, and what his son really needs, has nothing to do with fighting.
Choko Cinematic First Look Cinematic first look into the world of Tío Choko, serving as a proof-of-concept for an upcoming project and highlighting the tone, style, and vision of the collaboration.
