Admit One: Analog Film Showcase

One Night Event: Thursday, August 28, 2025 / MATCH Theater / 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002

In Collaboration with Houston Cinema Arts Society
Exhibition Curated by Jessi Bowman, FLATS Founder & Únies González, FLATS Manager
Hosted by MATCH

Join FLATS and Houston Cinema Arts Society for the 3rd annual Admit One: Analog Film Showcase on Thursday, August 28th at MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston)

Admit One is a celebration of analog filmmaking and photography, featuring captivating works created on Super 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, and VHS formats. This year’s program highlights filmmakers from across Texas, including Austin, Houston, Baytown, McAllen, and the Rio Grande Valley.

In addition to the film showcase, the event features a curated photography exhibition from Jessi Bowman and Únies González. This collection brings together cinematic images from Houston-based photographers, each piece offering a unique visual narrative. Photographers include: Saami Baig, Ashley Diaz, Andres Esquivel-Garza, Jailynn Garcia, Lorena Garcia, Trenton Givens, Victor Lee, Alex Perdue, Adriana Rezal, and Rudy Rodriguez..

Exhibit Doors open at 6 PM, Screening begins at 7:30 PM, followed by a post-screening discussion with the featured filmmakers. After the event, join us just down the street at Double Trouble to continue the conversation. Congratulations to this year's analog short film showcase winners:

🎟 Black & White - Jacob Spooner
🎟 Canícula - Hector Iglesias
🎟 Claudia - Luis rodriguez
🎟 Finn and The Odd Girl - Kiara Mascorro
🎟 Mermania - Kimberly Girkin
🎟 Monty Stands the Test of Time - Christian Mejia
🎟 my home is no longer safe - Simon Silva
🎟 Nuestro Verano (Our Summer) - Flor Flores
🎟 On Air - Zachary Morrison
🎟 Reunited in Yokohama - Heidi Van Horne
🎟 Veiled Eyes - Jiayi Chen
🎟 Where Are You? - Aaron Thomas
🎟 YARDMAN - Abdurrahman Danquah

Get ready to be completely immersed in a truly cinematic experience that will awaken your nostalgia and love for the magic of cinema.

FLATS programming is sponsored by Fresh Arts and is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance