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Waco Indie: The Sights & Sounds at the Waco Independent Film Festival

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This article is being updated as the Waco Indie Film Festival progresses throughout the week and weekend.

It's time to level up!

25 News is excited to be a sponsor of the eighth annual Waco Independent Film Festival.

Tune in to get a sneak peek at some of the filmmakers that will have films showing this weekend — join us to level up your summer at the Waco Independent Film Festival.

The festival kicks off at 8 p.m. on Thursday with "The Cigarette Surfboard".

Waco Independent Film Festival previews their 2024 entertainment

25 News reporter Heather Healy interviews John Wildman to get a preview of what attendees can look forward to this weekend.

Heather and John Wildman Interview

Heather Healy and Bobby Poitevint discuss what they're excited for, and what Bobby is looking forward to at his first Waco Indie Film Festival.

HEATHER BOBBY INTERVIEW MIDDAY

25 News reporter Lauren Adams was live from the red carpet at the Waco Indie Film Festival Thursday evening, speaking with Louis Hunter.

Lauren Adams & Louis Hunter

25 News reporter Bobbby Poitevint was live Thursday evening, showing viewers around the film festival.

Bobby Walk & Talk

The City of Waco’s newest Chief Economic Development Officer is a film and TV fan, and plans to make his way out to the Waco Independent Film Festival to show his support.

Senior neighborhood reporter Bobby Poitevint caught up with him before, and Danny Chavez says he is already brainstorming ways to advance the film and TV industry in Waco.

Waco's newest chief economic development officer talks his vision for film & tv in Waco

Actor Chandler Riggs, famous for his role in 'The Walking Dead,' discusses his transition from the hit TV show to the indie film scene. At the Waco Film Festival, Riggs shares his experiences working on 'Break Up Season,' a new romantic comedy about a couple snowed in and broken up.

Join us as we dive into his journey, the collaborative filmmaking process, and the passion that drives indie films.

Waco Indie Film Festival showcases film-friendly local spots

The Waco Indie Film Festival hosted a tour to show filmmakers different places to make a movie in Waco, and talk about other incentives to filming in Texas.

Were you at this year's film festival? Click here to look at some pictures from the festival.

Congratulations to the 2024 Waco Indie Film Festival Feature Award winners.

Congratulations to the 2024 Waco Indie Film Festival Genre Award winners.

Congratulations to the 2024 Waco Indie Film Festival Craft Award winners.

Congratulations to the 2024 Waco Indie Film Festival Award winners.