
Upcoming events

Laughs & Legacy: The 2025 SABIFF FUNraiser Comedy Night
Laugh, give back & enjoy Black culture at the 2025 SABIFF FUNraiser! A night of comedy, community & connection.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter, culture, and community at the 2025 SABIFF FUN raiser, hosted by SA's own hilarious Clifton Simmons! Join us on July 23, 2025 | 7:00 PM at the premier Black comedy club in San Antonio -- the Upstage Comedy Lounge. SABIFF is back for a 2025 comedy-filled evening featuring standout performances by: Alvin Perry, MotherDaddy, Chandra, and Jeremy Brown.

Film Virtuosity
This raw documentary follows a group of doctors and medical students as they take to the streets of San Antonio and administer free health care and first aid to members of the homeless population. An insightful and important piece of filmmaking you do not want to miss.

CineFestival Film SA Cafecito
Join us for a special CineFestival Edition of Coffee Talk as we celebrate 46 years of CineFestival — the nation’s original and longest-running Latino film festival!

Blood Badge Movie Screening
Come out and meet the movie cast & crew in the first public viewing of BLOOD BADGE. Autographs, photos, merch, food and more…

Short Film Casting Call
Sunday June 29th 2025
TIME: 6pm
LOCATION: Alamo city studios
8533 Fairhaven St, San Antonio, TX 78229
We will provide the script to read off at the audition.
Bring paper copy of headshots or email to beyondthecanvasproductions@gmail.com
Character demographics
Nikki. Age: 25-30 Female, Caucasian
is an English teacher and Pat People's ex-wife. Before Pat even entered the psychiatric hospital, she was unfaithful to him. After their divorce, while Pat was still in the psychiatric hospital, she had remarried. As of now, she has two children- a boy and a girl, and is happily married to another man. A restraining order is in effect between her and Pat Peoples. No contact whatsoever can be made between them. In this novel, she actually never has a chance to speak.
Mrs. Peoples (Delores), age 45-55 (Hispanic or Caucasian)
Pat's mother, is a gentle woman who does not have enough courage to stand up for herself. Her kind heart has allowed herself to believe that even though she is treated badly by her somewhat abusive, introverted husband, her family can still be together in peace. In a way, she can be oblivious to her surroundings. Physically, she is fragile and shorter than Pat Peoples. All she ever really thinks about are the choices she can make in order for Pat to be happy. For example, she bought him equipment for a home gym.
Mr. Peoples Age 45-55 (Hispanic)
is the father of Pat and the husband of Mrs. Peoples. If not in the living room watching an Eagles game, he is in his study and reading about historical fiction. He is quite introverted and it seems as if he doesn't appreciate his son's presence in his home again. His mood depends on every Eagles game- happy if they win; angry and rude if they lose.
Officer Keogh, Late 20's-30s (Hispanic)
a police officer who is seen briefly in the film. He is one of the few law enforcement officials who interacts with pat through out the film
Ronnie Age 25-30 Male
is a character known for being Pat's friend and confidante. He is a supportive figure in Pat's life, particularly when Pat is struggling to cope with his bipolar disorder and his past. Ronnie is also depicted as being a gay man in the film.
Any questions email
beyondthecanvassa@gmail.com

Cinema Under The Stars at Alamo City Studios
Texas Media Maker in partnership with Alamo City Studios + Beyond The Canvas + Countdown City Geeks Present: Last Fridays at ACS
Friday, June 27
Highlights from 8 Texas film festivals with special guests in attendance
Texas Media Maker in partnership with Alamo City Studios + Beyond The Canvas + Countdown City Geeks Present: Last Fridays Cinema Under The Stars at Alamo City Studios. Our first Last Friday is the Texas Film Festival Roundup on June 27, 2025. We are so excited to see and hear what our Texas festival partners are focused on. Get to know festivals like: San Antonio Black International Film Festival, WorldFest Houston, 48 Hour Film Project San Antonio and Animalis Fabula Film Festival. Stay tuned for detailed announcements and signups. #SATX https://www.texasmediamaker.com/

The Good Boy Filming
Come join us for a special film screening of work written and directed by Esmeralda Hernandez! We will be sharing a new film, The Good Boy, following the screenings of Cake (2019) and Dream Carriers (2022). After the films, we will have a short Q&A with some of the cast of The Good Boy! We look forward to sharing the film with San Antonio and thank the San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture's Artist Grant for supporting this project.

SABIFF 2025 Meet & Greet
SABIFF2025’s mixers connect movie-lovers, indie filmmakers & Creatives for a happy hr. filled w/ Black films, food, music, open-mic & more!
SABIFF 2025 MEET & GREETS are a time for movie lovers, indie filmmakers and Creatives to come together and vibe, watch some unique short films, drink, and eat a variety of #TANKS yummy food offerings. We offer give-away prizes, engage in film trivia, enjoy soulful music, and allow for talent in the audience to share on open-mic, their projects, upcoming events, or shout out their interest to collaborate. A great way to spend your Friday night 'Chillaxing'.
These meetups are designed to be in a comfortable, liberated space to network connect and engage in SA's Black film community, while supporting a Black Owned Business on SA's beloved Eastside. Open to All.

Cine Festival
The nation’s original and longest-running Latino film festival returns in the summer of 2025 with the 46th edition of CineFestival San Antonio. Presented by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio’s annual celebration of independent Latino cinema will take place July 10-13, 2025, continuing its programming focus on Chicano, Latinx and Native American cinema, with an emphasis on Texas and San Antonio related films. The festival will be accepting films which were finalized after January of 2024.
All access pass ticket is $45.

Only Here A Little Longer
You're invited to be the first audience ever to see the exciting San Antonio homegrown film written and directed by Justin A. Rodriguez, held on Wednesday, May 28th at Brick at Blue Star (108 Blue Star, San Antonio, TX 78204) at 7pm. Don't miss out and RSVP today!! And it's FREE! Get a pic on the red carpet, network for your next project, hang out at the cash bar, filmmaker discussions, and more!! There will be good times to be had for all at this one-night only event celebrating the film and the San Antonio film community that made it possible. Let's pack the house!

"BLADE" Movie Premiere
Check out the premiere of the highly anticipated movie "BLADE🔪" at The Rock San Antonio! Get ready for an evening filled with action, drama, and maybe even a few surprises. The venue is easy to find at 8235 Vicar Dr, so grab your friends and make sure to secure your seats early. Don't miss out on this epic event!

Bring Her Home - Film Screening & Panel Discussion Feat. Director Leya Hale
Join us at the Little Carver for a screening of Bring Her Home, a powerful film directed by Leya Hale, which follows three Indigenous women fighting to bring attention to the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP). After the screening, stay for a panel discussion featuring director Leya Hale and Texas community members Jordyn Galvan and Matthew Davila as they share insights and explore solutions to this ongoing crisis.

SABIFF Mosiah
SA’s 10th Pan African Festival & #SABIFF present “Mosiah”
In 1923, Jamaican-born political activist Marcus Garvey stand trial in New York defending himself. He is charged with mail frauds for selling stocks in black star line, a shipping company created to connect North America and Africa. This film reflects on Garvey life and the trial.

TXMPA Understanding New TX Film Incentives
Learn more about and get the latest updates on proposed legislation, SB 22, impacting the State’s film incentive at a special Town Hall hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and TXMPA.

Fiesta SATX Film Festival
This year the 3-Day Fiesta SATX Film Festival will run the first weekend of the the largest party in the world—Fiesta San Antonio, an electrifying 11-day citywide celebration that draws over 3.5 million visitors from across the globe. With vibrant parades, live music, cultural showcases, food tastings, and historic battle reenactments, Fiesta San Antonio is an unmatched spectacle—and now, the Fiesta SATX Film Festival is positioned to be an essential part of the experience.

Alamo City Studios QUARTERLY Mixer
Join Alamo City Studios for our first quarterly mixer of 2025.
Learn about new initiatives for this year and see our huge events effort coming this year!