The WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, founded in 1968, is an annual film festival held in Houston, Texas, typically in April. It is recognized as one of the oldest independent film and video festivals globally, and the third competitive international film festival established in North America, following San Francisco and New York. The festival's mission includes recognizing creative excellence in film and video, promoting cultural tourism for Houston, and fostering film production in the region. It offers international competition across various categories, including features, shorts, TV production, and screenplays. Notable alumni who have been recognized at WorldFest include Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee.