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

Do you remember going to the movie theater? The smell of freshly popped popcorn, the funky animation prior to the trailers, the red velvet cushions that you sink into; it is in that moment you are completely transported away from the real world and into another realm. 

That nostalgia for the cinema has driven this collaboration between FLATS and the Houston Cinema Arts Society for 4 years running. We’re showcasing Texas filmmakers through the lens of the analog. The Irreplicable quality of celluloid is surging in major motion pictures, and we want to shine a spotlight on the traditional formats that started the magic of movies.

We hope our showcase is just the beginning – and that it continues to grow as the community of Texas artists rediscovers an enthusiasm
for analog film. Join us as this celebration of creative storytelling develops…the old-fashioned way!

This year’s official line up! Featuring films with ties all across Texas, including Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort-Worth, West Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley!

🎟 Black & White - Jacob Spooner
🎟 Canícula - Hector Iglesias
🎟 Claudia - Luis Antonio Rodríguez
🎟 Finn and The Odd Girl - Kiko M
🎟 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 - Colby Barrios
🎟 Reunited in Yokohama - Heidi Van Horne
🎟 Veiled Eyes - Jiayi Chen
🎟 Where Are You? - Aaron Thomas
🎟 YARDMAN - Abdurrahman Danquah

Each yea FLATS curates a stunning cinematic photography exhibition featuring Houston artists. This year’s featured artists:

Ashley Diaz
Adriana Rezal
Rudy Rodriguez
Jailynn Garcia
Saami Baig
Andres Esquivel-Garza
Trenton Givens
Alex Perdue
Victor Lee
Lorena Garcia

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