SEPTEMBER 18–20, 2026: The REELpoetry International Poetry Film Festival comes to MATCH with a weekend of international poetry films, live spoken-word performances, artist conversations and special programs, followed by five days of online screenings and events.

Festival screenings include films from more than 20 countries, including Azerbaijan, Greece, Mexico, Iceland, Turkey, Argentina and Spain. Live performances include Houston activist and poet Marie Brown and Greek writer and performer Sissy Doutsiou, as well as a collaboration featuring readings by Ukrainian children with the Nova Jazz Ensemble.

On Sunday, September 20, a special morning showcase presents poetry films and performances by Deaf artists using American Sign Language (ASL), with English accessibility.

WELCOME RECEPTION: Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7–9 PM at Moxy Downtown Houston
Meet filmmakers, poets, curators and fellow festivalgoers. Admission is included with festival tickets.

ONLINE PROGRAMMING: September 21–25, 2026

ON-DEMAND VIEWING: available through November 15.

TICKETS
All-Access Pass (in-person + online): $75
Weekend In-Person Pass: $50
Single-Day In-Person Ticket: $35
Sunday Morning ASL Program Only: $15
Online Only: $25