Let’s Move, Connect, and Have Fun — Evening Walk/Run with Miss Takes!

Ready to get your body moving and meet some amazing people? Join the Miss Takes Fitness Club for our very first Evening Walk/Run at the gorgeous Eastern Glades at Memorial Park!

Whether you're here for the steps, the scenery, or just chatting away while exercising, this casual event is all about showing up, moving your body, and connecting with community.

🗓 When: Wednesday, May 14th — Meet at 6:30 PM -We start walking/running at 7:00PM
📍 Where: Eastern Glades, Memorial Park

🥤 What to Bring: Water, snacks, and a can-do attitude!

Let’s unwind together after a long day with some fresh air, friendly faces, and feel-good movement.

💖 Community Guidelines: We’re all about kindness and respect. Please note that harassment of any kind is not tolerated. Let’s keep the vibe positive and welcoming for everyone.

🚨 Heads Up: Miss Takes is not responsible for any lost or stolen items or any injuries during the event. Please look after your belongings and participate at your own risk.

Please be advised that in the event of severe weather conditions, we will not be in attendance and the event will be rescheduled.

Don't miss out—RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Have a question? Reach out to us at fitness@miss-takes-filmclub.org

We can’t wait to see you there—let’s make this first one unforgettable!

Join Us for Our First Miss Takes Fitness Club Walk/Run!

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to move!

The Miss Takes is thrilled to host our very first Fitness Club Walk/Run at the beautiful Eastern Glades at Memorial Park.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a refreshing walk, this is a perfect chance to exercise, have fun, and connect with fellow Miss Takes members in a supportive and empowering space.

🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14th Meet time at 9am -Start time 9:30am
📍 Location: Eastern Glades, Memorial Park

🥤 What to Bring: Your own water, snacks, and good vibes!

Let’s celebrate movement, community, and wellness—together.

✨ Kindness Reminder: Please keep all behavior respectful. No harassment of any kind will be tolerated. We’re here to uplift and support each other.

Disclaimer: Miss Takes is not responsible for any loss, theft, or injury during this event. Please attend at your own discretion and take care of your personal belongings.

Please be advised that in the event of severe weather conditions, we will not be in attendance and the event will be rescheduled.

We can’t wait to walk, run, and laugh with you!

Don't miss out—RESERVE YOUR SPOT! now by signing up on our sign-up sheet and get ready for an awesome time!

Any questions, please contact us at fitness@miss-takes-filmclub.org

Miss Takes Writers' Studio
Calling all screenwriters, scene-builders, and story dreamers — it’s time to hunker down and get those words flowing!
Join us for a focused writing session on Tuesday, May 13th, from 2:30–5:00 PM at Fairbanks Library in Houston.

We’re branching out to new corners of the city, and this one’s for our writers in (or willing to venture into!) the outer Houston area.

Got a favorite low-key spot perfect for writing days? We’re all ears!
Share it with us at writersstudio@miss-takes-filmclub.org

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

6pm-7:30pm
Alive: A True Story of Hope (18 minutes) and sneak-peek of The Sound of Willow

Welcome to Wild Takes Production! 🎬✨

This isn’t your average film set—here, everyone gets a shot at the spotlight and behind the scenes! Want to try your hand at directing, operating a boom mic, or stepping in front of the camera? Go for it! Whether you're cast, crew, or both, it's all about breaking out of your comfort zone, thinking fast on your feet, and most importantly—having a blast.

🎭 Actors, get ready for some on-the-spot magic with group improv and solo scenes—where anything can happen and probably will!

🚨 Crew positions are for ages 18 and up.

👶 Minors are welcome to join the cast—just bring along a parent or guardian to keep the creative chaos in check!

Lights, camera… let’s get wild! 🎥🔥

RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

1pm - 2:30pm
Dark Comedy Shorts
 [Going Dutch (7 minutes), VISA, (17 minutes), Fowl Play (12 minutes)]

1:30pm - 3:00pm 
Comedy Shorts #2
[Cherry Pie, Die! (2 minutes), Midred 4 a Million (21 minutes), Mrs. Faiza & Dr. Love (25 minutes), Irrational (32 minutes), A Texas Trilogy (18 minutes)]

1:30pm - 3:00pm 
The Short Game (96 minutes)

3:30pm- 5:00pm  
Science Fiction Shorts
[Wow! (20 minutes), Ensouled (15 minutes), Private Universe (14 minutes), Attachment Theory (24 minutes)]

4:00pm - 5:30pm  
Drama Shorts #3
[I Was Gone for Awhile (9 minutes), The Katan Valley (10 minutes), The Last Sonata (18 minutes), Edge of Space (19 minutes), Triptych-Miss Velvet (15 minutes), The Original Badass (11 minutes)]

6:30pm -8:30pm 
Love, Danielle (79 minutes) plus Q&A 

7:00pm - 9:00pm 
From Embers (99 minutes) plus Q&A

9:00pm -11:00pm
The Ladder (103 minutes) plus Q&A

9:30pm - 11:30pm 
Who was Herbert? (Im Haus der alten Augustin) (109 minutes) plus Q&A

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

11:00am-1pm
Seminar: Director's Panel  (Kim "Kimmie P" Callaway, Emilio Torres, Avi Federgreen, Sara Gaston, & Kate Bohan)

2pm-3pm 
Seminar: Soundbath with Natural Tiffy

4pm-10pm
Seminar: Wild Takes Production (Miss Takes Film Club) Vanessa Provencio

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

6:30pm-9:30pm 
Awards Ceremony

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Home Free (96 minutes) plus Q&A

7:00pm - 9:00pm 
Song of the Fireflies (100 minutes) plus Q&A

9:00pm - 11:00pm 
Shorts After Dark: Horror & Thriller
[A Congress of Crows (23 minutes), The Slaughter Creek Slasher of the Dead (13 minutes),The Echoes Within: Emunah (5 minutes)

9:30pm-11:30pm
The Sluggard Clan (95 minutes)

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Sombras Chinas (97minutes) plus Q&A

7:00pm - 9:00pm 
Miss. Junk (75 minutes)

9:00pm - 11:00pm 
Man and Woman (116 minutes)

9:30pm-11:30pm
Strangers (100 minutes)

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

6:30pm - 8:30pm 
Bittersweet (84 minutes) plus Q&A

7:00pm - 9:00pm 
Lena and Vladimir (95 minutes)

9:00pm - 11:00pm 
The Therapy (Терапията) (113 minutes)

9:30pm-11:30pm
Million Dollar Baby (111 minutes)

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

6:30pm - 8:30pm 
The Short Game (96 minutes) plus Q&A

7:00pm - 9:00pm 
Idaho Fallen (114 minutes) plus Q&A

9:00pm - 11:00pm 
Stitched (106 minutes) plus Q&A

9:30pm-11:30pm
Perhaps Love (104 minutes)

🎬 Change of Plans, Friends! 🎬
Miss Takes April Social Hour is canceled—but for a super exciting reason…
We’re headed to WorldFest – the 58th Annual Houston International Film Festival! 🌍🎉

Come join us as we support this amazing fest, watch incredible international films, and meet awesome folks from around the globe. Let’s roll out that famous Houston hospitality and show ‘em how we do it! 🤠🍿✨

See you at the movies! 🎟️💫

Buy your passes

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

1pm -2:30pm 
Family & Animated Shorts
[Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge (15 minutes), Luki and the Lights (11 minutes), The Opposites, Vol. 1 Untamed Energy (15 minutes), Sprout (10 minutes), Ghariba & Ajeeb (7 minutes), Duckville (8 minutes), Foundling (11 minutes), BRIDGE, My Little Friends (10 minutes)

1:30pm -3:00pm 
Rebel With a Clause (86 minutes)

3:30pm - 5pm  
Drama Shorts #1 
[Golden Coast (15 minutes), Hard Boiled Eggs (白煮蛋) (13 minutes), 
Merman (人鱼) (11 minutes), The Cargo (14 minutes), The Fast Runner (15 minutes), Milky White (奶牛Nai Niu) (14 minutes)

6:30pm - 8:30pm 
If I Could Ride Again (90 minutes) plus Q&A

7:00pm - 9:00pm 
Like Ashes in Your Coffee (כמו אפר בקפה) (92 minutes)

9:00pm - 11:00pm 
Pleasure, Bye (119 minutes) plus Q&A

9:30pm-11:30pm
Follow Your Heart (128 minutes) plus Q&A

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

11:00am -1pm 
Seminar: Film Lighting, From Theory to Practice -Jaclyn “Jax” Peralez-Fleming

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Seminar: A Conversation with Dave Maldonado

5:00pm- 6:00pm 
Seminar: Soundbath with Natural Tiffy

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

1pm - 2:30pm
Docs/True Stories #1
 [Tides of Change (2 minutes), Until He's Born (池育笼鸟) (14 minutes), Moist (11 minutes), Journey Bound Home (回家之路) (24 minutes), Amache: An American Injustice (27 minutes), Echos of the Sound: The Story of Hugo and the Southern Resident Orcas (30 minutes)

1:30pm - 3:00pm 
Docs/True Stories #2 
[Taoyuan Canal (桃園大圳 潤澤百年) (22 minutes), Kenting (6 minutes),Trains Descending from the Sky (從天而降的火車) (24 minutes), Hollyhock House (7 Minutes), Breaking Plates (25 minutes)

3:30pm- 5:00pm  
Comedy Shorts #1 
[Emma's Social Battery (15 minutes), Sunny Side Up (17 minutes), Write On (18 minutes), Argie Berman (9 minutes)

4:00pm - 5:30pm  
Heart of Houston Shorts 
[Unleashed, A Love Letter to Survivors (35 minutes) Alive:A True Story of Hope (18 minutes)

6:30pm -8:30pm 
Designed by Preeti (93 minutes) plus Q&A

7:00pm - 9:00pm 
The Deserter (Der Deserteur) (93 minutes)

9:00pm -11:00pm
Scarecrow (Espantaho) (90 minutes)

9:30pm - 11:30pm 
3 - (103 minutes)

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

11:00am-1pm
Seminar: Highway to the Danger Zone of Action Films! - Shawn Welling 

2pm-4pm 
Seminar: Saving Ugly Ducklings, with Tammy Diaz

5pm-6pm
Seminar: Soundbath with Natural Tiffy

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

6:30pm - 8:30pm The Dalai Lama's Gift (76 minutes)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cancer With Virgo Rising (Câncer com Ascendente em Virgem) (95 Minutes) plus Q&A

9:00pm - 11:00pm Impostors and Ponies (Hochstapler und Ponys) (98 minutes)

9:30pm -11:30pm Underdog (Correr Para Vivir) (98 minutes)

Miss Takes Film Club is Heading to WorldFest!

Miss Takes Film Club will be attending the 58th Annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, happening April 24th through May 4th! Join us in supporting this incredible celebration of independent cinema.

This year, WorldFest honors its visionary founder, J. Hunter Todd, and showcases an outstanding lineup of films from around the world. From compelling storytelling to boundary-pushing creativity, the festival highlights the best in independent filmmaking.

Check out the full schedule—films, seminars, and so much more await. We can’t wait to see you there!

Buy your passes!

6:30pm-7:30pm :Opening Night VIP Reception

7:30pm - 9:30pm LONG SHADOWS film (100 minutes) plus Q&A

Join us for an exciting night of trivia fun at Miss Takes Film Club Trivia Night! 

Gather your team of up to 4 people and put your knowledge to the test. 

While we’ll have plenty of film-related questions, there will also be rounds covering all sorts of topics—so be ready for some surprises! Whether you're a movie buff or a trivia master in other areas, there’s something for everyone. 

Plus, you’ll have the chance to win fantastic prizes!

Don't miss out on this chance to have a blast, compete, and maybe even learn something new. 

Grab your team and get ready for a night of fun and friendly competition! 🎬🍿🎉

Location: Lil Woodrows Midtown

2306 Brazos St. Houston, TX 77006

GET YOUR TICKETS!

🎬 Lights, Camera, Monthly Check-In! 🎬

Mark your calendars, Miss Takes! Our Monthly Member Meetings are happening every 2nd Thursday of the month on Zoom. Whether you're tuning in from home or on the go, this is your chance to catch up, collaborate, and stay in the loop about all things Miss Takes!

We’ll be discussing upcoming events, productions, and checking in with our talented members. Don’t miss out on the action!

📧 Need the Zoom link? Drop us an email at info@miss-takes-filmclub.org or hop onto Discord for all the details. We can’t wait to see you there!

We are excited to announce that Isabel, the short film produced by Miss Takes Film Club, has been officially selected for screening at the Houston Latino Film Festival!

We invite you to join us in celebrating this achievement and show your support for this incredible film.

A huge thank you to the talented cast and crew who made this possible:

Director: Amanda Borva
Writer: Joel Mojica
Producer: Miss Takes Film Club
Lead Actor(s): Monica Mansy & Ninaad Vaidya
Cinematographer: Daniel Solera

1st Assistant Director: Angela Perkins
Sound Designer: Victoria Linares

Script Supervisor: Jonathan Garcia
Production Assistants: Chris Tristan

This achievement wouldn't have been possible without their dedication, creativity, and hard work. We’re so proud of this team, and we hope to see you at the screening!

GET YOUR TICKETS!!!

Miss Takes is currently taking a short break from our events to show support for the Houston Latino Film Festival.

We encourage you to join us in supporting local filmmakers!

Learn more and get your tickets: HLFF 2025.

Miss Takes is currently taking a short break from our events to show support for the Houston Latino Film Festival.

We encourage you to join us in supporting local filmmakers!

Learn more and get your tickets: HLFF 2025.

Miss Takes is currently taking a short break from our events to show support for the Houston Latino Film Festival.

We encourage you to join us in supporting local filmmakers!

Learn more and get your tickets: HLFF 2025.

Miss Takes is currently taking a short break from our events to show support for the Houston Latino Film Festival.

We encourage you to join us in supporting local filmmakers!

Learn more and get your tickets: HLFF 2025.

Miss Takes is currently taking a short break from our events to show support for the Houston Latino Film Festival.

We encourage you to join us in supporting local filmmakers!

Learn more and get your tickets: HLFF 2025.

Wild Takes 2: Miss Takes Film Production Day – A opportunity for Miss Takes members to collaborate, have fun, and create cinematic magic!

Access to the set is reserved for cast and crew members.

Miss Takes Film Club is honored to be the special guest at Not Another Film Screening Volume 7 tonight! We’re excited to connect with Not Another Film Organization and view the work of fellow filmmakers. Join us for an evening of inspiring films and great conversation!

Follow Not Another Film Organization instagram page to stay tuned for their events!

🎬 Join Miss Takes Film Club on Discord! 🎬

Bring your script to life! Upload your work and listen as it’s read out loud by fellow creatives. Whether you're perfecting your dialogue or hearing it in action for the first time, it’s a great way to elevate your script with feedback, fun, and community.

Come for the collaboration, stay for the creativity! 📜🎤