Frame X Frame Film Festival Returns November 7–23, 2025

HOUSTON, TX — Frame Dance Productions is proud to announce the return of the Frame X Frame Film Festival, running November 7–23, 2025. Now in its eighth year, the festival continues to celebrate the power of movement through film, bringing together choreographers, filmmakers, and audiences from around the world to explore the intersection of dance and cinema.

This year’s festival opens on Friday, November 7, with a special in-person screening at Houston Ballet of Lives Beyond Motion, a new documentary by filmmaker, dancer, and choreographer Keith Glassman. The film explores masculinity, identity, and artistry through the experiences of men in dance and features Bill T. Jones, Matthew Rushing, Lar Lubovitch, and Kyle Abraham, among others.

Following the screening, Harrison Guy—Houston artist, community leader, and founder of Urban Souls Dance Company—will moderate a panel conversation with Houston Ballet Dancers Harper Watters, Song Teng, and Sam Rodriguez to discuss masculinity, artistry, and personal experience in dance today.

Festival Highlights

In addition to the opening night event, the 2025 Frame X Frame Film Festival includes a full slate of virtual and in-person programming designed to educate, inspire, and connect artists and audiences:

• Virtual Short Film Screenings | November 9-23
  All short films will be available for on-demand virtual viewing throughout the festival, ensuring accessibility for audiences everywhere.
• Lecture and Documentary Screening | November 8
  Professor of Dance Jennifer Salter will present a lecture on the History and Development of Screendance, followed by a special documentary screening.
• DIY Filmmaking Workshop | November 9
  Filmmaker David Rivera leads a hands-on workshop on DIY Filmmaking, offering practical tools for dancers and artists eager to create movement-based films on their own.
• Closing Event: Best of Short Films | November 23
  The festival concludes with a live screening at Frame Dance celebrating the Best of Short Films. Several filmmakers will attend to share insights and engage with the audience.

Connect and Engage

Festival passes are available on a sliding scale ($5–$50) to ensure accessibility for all. Passes include access to all screenings, workshops, and events. Purchase your Festival Pass here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/frame-dance-productions/frame-x-frame-2025

Follow @FrameDance on LinkedIn for festival updates and behind-the-scenes highlights, and tune into Instagram Live interviews with featured filmmakers throughout the festival.

About Frame X Frame Film Festival

Founded and curated by Lydia Hance, Artistic Director of Frame Dance Productions, Frame X Frame is Houston’s premier dance film festival dedicated to supporting the growth of screendance and celebrating innovation in movement-based storytelling. The festival brings together global perspectives and local voices, creating a space where art, technology, and community meet.