Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), in partnership with the Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS), invites Houston-based filmmakers to lead the creation of a 20–30-minute documentary film or a series of short films that explore how soccer shapes neighborhood life and community connection across Houston.
This project will document soccer’s role as a cultural and social gathering point in Houston neighborhoods, capturing the lived experiences of players, families, coaches, and residents whose daily lives are connected to the sport. It will reflect the city’s rich cultural life, shared traditions, and community pride.
We are seeking a filmmaker whose artistic vision and documentary storytelling practice can bring depth, authenticity, and cinematic excellence to this community-centered project.
One filmmaker will be selected through this open call process. This project is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and administered through the Houston Arts Alliance.
Budget: $22,000
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Only applications sent via Submittable will be considered.
For more information, send questions to Grace Zuniga at the Houston Arts Alliance at grace@haatx.com with the subject line “Request for Submissions – Filmmakers.”
