The Deep in the Heart Film Festival is an unparalleled arts event, bringing filmmakers and our Waco community together to experience movies, educational sessions and networking parties.

Our Mission

We use these films, parties and panels as tools to complete our mission.  

The Deep in the Heart Film Festival seeks to promote independent cinema in Central Texas through:

-Exhibiting Heart-Warming, Heart-Breaking, Heart-Stopping Independent Films
-Educating audiences in the art and craft of filmmaking
-Drawing filmmakers from around Texas, the US and the World
-Providing an unique and unparalleled, friendly and social Texas experience
-Tapping into the established creative culture of the area
-Inspiring creative artists to thrive in Waco
-Providing an opportunity for community camaraderie
-Stimulating the economy of the Waco
-Encouraging film production in Waco and Central Texas