Waco’s Deep in the Heart Film Festival kicked off it’s 6th edition with a blowout pre-screening reception at Anthem Stories with filmmakers representing more than 40 of the films screening that weekend in attendance. Deep in the Heart doubled down on its commitment to the art and importance of short films by dedicating its Opening Night slot to a curated collection of shorts, and immediately offered up evidence as to why MovieMaker Magazine included it in his year’s list of Best Film Festivals for First-time Filmmakers. This year’s theme was “Waco is Made for Movies” and the Opening Night Red Carpet entrances which included two network affiliates on the press line certainly put the spotlight on that idea.
Deep in the Heart FF Founders and Co-directors Samuel Z.P. Thomas and Louis Hunter kicked things off on Opening Night (Photo by Jeremiah)
Deep in the Heart FF’s Samuel Thomas being interviewed. (Photo by Rachel Neckar)
SPECTER OF WEEPING HILL’s filmmaking brothers Matthew and Nathaniel Barber returned to Deep in the Heart FF after being award winners last year (Photo by Jeremiah)
SPECTER OF WEEPING HILL’s Matthew Barber (DIR/SCR/DP) and Nathaniel Barber (DIR/SCR/CAST) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Who’s interviewing who? The Barber brothers (SPECTER OF WEEPING HILL) interview each other. (Photo by Wildman)
Chris Sage (NICKELS) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
Chris Sage, Co-DIR/Co-SCR of NICKELS (Photo by Nickels)
NICKELS’ Co-director and Co-screenwriter Chris Sage (Photo by Jeremiah)
Melissa Bronski (PROD) and Shanna Riker (DIR/SCR/PROD) of “Blood Splattered Pearls” (Photo by Jeremiah)
The “Blood Splattered Pearls” team: Melissa Bronski and Shanna Riker (Photo by Jeremiah)
Shanna Riker and Melissa Bronski (“Blood Splattered Pearls”) being interviewed. (Photo by Rachel Neckar)
Tara Jay and Ben Tedesco (LOGIC OF WOMEN) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
LOGIC OF WOMEN’s Tara Jayn (PROD/Colorist/CAST) and Ben Tedesco (DIR/SCR/PROD/ED) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Tara Jayn (PROD/Colorist/CAST) and Ben Tedesco (DIR/SCR/PROD/ED) of LOGIC OF WOMEN (Photo by Jeremiah)
Ben Tedesco (LOGIC OF WOMEN) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
“Gloomy Sunday” writer Kevin Machate (Photo by Jeremiah)
Kevin Machate (“Gloomy Sunday”) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Kevin Machate (“Gloomy Sunday”) being interviewed. (Photo by Rachel Neckar)
OH DEER’s Richard C. Jones (DIR/SCR/CAST) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Richard C. Jones (OH DEER) being photographed taking a bite out of the Deep in the Heart FF. (Photo by Wildman)
OH DEER’s Richard C. Jones takes a bite out of the Deep in the Heart FF. (Photo by Jeremiah)
Richard C. Jones (OH DEER) being interviewed. (Photo by Rachel Neckar)
Ric Maddox, director/screenwriter/producer of TRAVELER OF THE EAST (Photo by Jeremiah)
TRAVELER OF THE EAST’s director/screenwriter and producer Ric Maddox (Photo by Jeremiah)
Ric Maddox (TRAVELER OF THE EAST) being interviewed. (Photo by Rachel Neckar)
Robert Burkes and Erika Vela (TEXAS WINES) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
Robert Burkes (DIR) and Erika Vela (PA) of TEXAS WINES (Photo by Jeremiah)
TEXAS WINES’ Robert Burkes (DIR) and Erika Vela (PA) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Robert Burkes (TEXAS WINES) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
Tyler and Jessica Driskill (MOVIN ON) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
Tyler and Jessica Driskill, directors of MOVIN ON (Photo by Jeremiah)
MOVIN ON’s co-directors, Tyler and Jessica Driskill (Photo by Jeremiah)
Jessica Driskill (MOVIN ON) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
The MAC & CHEESE trio: Rebecca Smith (CAST), Daniel Peddington (DIR/SCR/ED), Sebastian Allman (CAST) (Photo by Jeremiah)
The MAC & CHEESE team being photographed with their film’s poster. (Photo by Rachel Neckar)
MAC & CHEESE’s Rebecca Smith, Daniel Peddington, and Sebastian Allman show off the film’s poster. (Photo by Jeremiah)
Rebecca Smith (MAC & CHEESE) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
Chen Drachman (“But I’m a Shoe”) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
“But I’m a Shoe” writer Chen Drachman made a trip back to Waco after being an award-winner at Deep in the Heart FF last year. (Photo by Jeremiah)
“But I’m a Shoe” writer Chen Drachman (Photo by Jeremiah)
Soledad Bautista joins Chen Drachman on the red carpet. (Photo by Jeremiah)
Chen Drachman being interviewed. (Photo by Rachel Neckar)
Chad Hill (HOW DO I TELL YOU THIS) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
Chad Hill, director/writer/producer of HOW DO I TELL YOU THIS (Photo by Jeremiah)
HOW DO I TELL YOU THIS’ Chad Hill (Photo by Jeremiah)
Taylor Hinds and Savannah Sivert (THE TALE OF THE DAUGHTER) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
THE TALE OF THE DAUGHTER Co-directors, writers and producers Taylor Hinds and Savannah Sivert (Photo by Jeremiah)
Taylor Hinds and Savannah Sivert with the poster from their film THE TALE OF THE DAUGHTER (Photo by Jeremiah)
Aaron Hose (ONE PINT AT A TIME) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
Director/Producer Aaron Hose was at Deep in the Heart with his film, ONE PINT AT A TIME. (Photo by Jeremiah)
ONE PINT AT A TIME’s Aaron Hose (Photo by Jeremiah)
Edie Conner, Chance Talbert, Luke Larsen, and Zeke Borland (WE WANT IN) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
The WE WANT IN crew: Edie Conner (CAST), Chance Talbert (CAST), Luke Larsen (DIR), Zeke Borland (Composer) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Paul Talley (PROD) and Blair Thomas (DIR/CAST) from RIDING THE SHADOW (Photo by Jeremiah)
Paul Talley and Blair Thomas (RIDING THE SHADOW) being photographed with the film’s poster. (Photo by Wildman)
RIDING THE SHADOW’s Paul Talley and Blair Thomas with the film’s poster. (Photo by Jeremiah)
Jordan O’Neal and Malina Panovich (HOME BODY) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
HOME BODY’s Jordan O’Neal (CAST) and Malina Panovich (PROD) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Jordan O’Neal and Malina Panovich from HOME BODY (Photo by Jeremiah)
Natasha Straley (ONE OF THEM GUYS) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
ONE OF THEM GUYS’ director and writer Natasha Straley (Photo by Jeremiah)
Natasha Straley (ONE OF THEM GUYS) is joined on the carpet by Peggy Schott (EVEN IF IT KILLS ME) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Peggy Schott (EVEN IF IT KILLS ME) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
EVEN IF IT KILLS ME producer and cast member Peggy Schott (Photo by Jeremiah)
Lauren Noll and Dalia Rooni (GEN V) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
GEN V’s Lauren Noll (DIR/PROD) and Dalia Rooni (SCR/PROD/CAST) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Lauren Noll (DIR/PROD) and Dalia Rooni (SCR/PROD/CAST) of GEN V (Photo by Jeremiah)
Brandon Bonnette, Adam Paul Stone, and Madison Williams (JUST LIKE THE BUTTERFLY) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
The JUST LIKE THE BUTTERFLY trio: Brandon Bonnette (PROD), Adam Paul Stone (DIR/SCR), and Madison Williams (CAST) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Brandon Bonnette, Adam Paul Stone, and Madison Williams from JUST LIKE THE BUTTERFLY (Photo by Jeremiah)
Film festival strategist Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith (Photo by Jeremiah)
Grace Abele and Chip Hale (MISS SUZY HAD A STEAMBOAT) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
MISS SUZY HAD A STEAMBOAT’s Grace Abele (SCR/PROD/CAST) and Chip Hale (DIR) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Grace Abele and Chip Hale from MISS SUZY HAD A STEAMBOAT (Photo by Jeremiah)
Grace Abele and Chip Hale (MISS SUZY HAD A STEAMBOAT) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
Joshua and Kelsey Koszewski (MILLENIAL TINY HOUSE USA!) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
MILLENNIAL TINY HOUSE USA! director Joshua Koszewski and cast member Kelsey Koszewski (Photo by Jeremiah)
Joshua and Kelsey Koszewski from MILLENNIAL TINY HOUSE USA! (Photo by Jeremiah)
Kirby Gamel (YELLOW BALLOON) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
YELLOW BALLON director Kirby Gamel (Photo by Jeremiah)
Director Kirby Gamel (YELLOW BALLOON) (Photo by Jeremiah)
JJ Pollack (JETTISON) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
JETTISON’s director, screenwriter, and editor JJ Pollack (Photo by Jeremiah)
JJ Pollack (DIR/SCR/ED) of JETTISON (Photo by Jeremiah)
JJ Pollack (JETTISON) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
District 4 Councilwoman Kelly Palmer with her husband Matthew Palmer (Photo by Jeremiah)
Michael Stathis and Clare Louis Frost (THE SISTERS KARRAS) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
THE SISTERS KARRAS’ Michael Stathis (DIR/SCR) and Carol Louis Frost (PROD/CAST) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Director and writer Michael Stathis with producer and cast member Carol Louis Frost from THE SISTERS KARRAS (Photo by Jeremiah)
The THESE HANDS WERE MADE FOR KNOCKIN’ team: Joe Walker (CAST), Philip Rios (Production Design), Laura Herring (DIR/SCR/PROD), and Felix Alonso (CAST) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Joe Walker (CAST), Philip Rios (Production Design), Laura Herring (DIR/SCR/PROD), and Felix Alonso (CAST) show off the poster for their film THESE HANDS ARE MADE FOR KNOCKIN’. (Photo by Jeremiah)
Laura Herring (THESE HANDS WERE MADE FOR KNOCKIN’) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
Luke Larsen (WE WANT IN) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
Jason Raschen (TELOS) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
TELOS producer Jason Raschen (Photo by Jeremiah)
Jason Raschen, producer of Telos, rockin’ the bow tie (Photo by Jeremiah)
Claire Bronson (VANDERCHAP) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
VANDERCHAP actor Claire Bronson (Photo by Jeremiah)
Claire Bronson (VANDERCHAP) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
Joey Scoma and Jill Sachs (BONES) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
BONES’ Joey Scoma (ED) and Jill Sachs (DIR) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Jill Sachs and Joe Scoma (BONES) being interviewed. (Photo by Rachel Nackar)
Deep in the Heart FF programmer Maverick Moore demonstrates how to do the film festival thing right. (Photo by Jeremiah)
Casey Floyd (KIND EYES) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
KIND EYES’ director Casey Floyd (Photo by Jeremiah)
“Skinny Dip” writer Daniel Pappas (Photo by Jeremiah)
Daniel Pappas (“Skinny Dip”) being interviewed. (Photo by Rachel Neckar)
Alexander Viator and Tyler Wisner (ADAMAH) being photographed. (Photo by Wildman)
ADAMAH’s Alexander Viator (CAST) and Tyler Wisner (DIR) (Photo by Jeremiah)
Alexander Viator (ADAMAH) being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
Producer Shannon Taylor (WE ALL DIE ALONE) (Photo by Jeremiah)
WE ALL DIE ALONE’s Shelley Williams (Wardrobe) joins Shannon Taylor (PROD) on the carpet. (Photo by Jeremiah)
Shelley Williams (Wardrobe) and Shannon Taylor (PROD) of WE ALL DIE ALONE (Photo by Jeremiah)
Director Jonathan Hammond (WE ALL DIE ALONE) makes it to the red carpet just in time. (Photo by Wildman)
WE ALL DIE ALONE’s Jonathan Hammond being interviewed. (Photo by Wildman)
