2026
TRI-RIVERS
FAITH FILM FESTIVAL
- Tri-Rivers Faith Film FestivalSat, Jun 13Gatesville
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Our festival is open to everyone! Join us for an incredible weekend of family-friendly film and fun.
OUR MISSION
Tri-Rivers Faith Film Festival is dedicated to connecting Christian filmmakers from around the world. Our lineup includes a diverse range of faith-based and inspirational films that aim to spread the gospel and inspire audiences.
Through our festival, we hope to encourage filmmakers to show their faith in a world that lacks it.
Filmmakers from around the world and all faiths are encouraged to submit to our festival and to experience our unique event.
We accept not only faith-based films and Christian-centric topics, but family-friendly secular films and sports films as well, as long as they are within the spirit of hope, inspiration, and community. Documentaries are also greatly appreciated.
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ABOUT TRI-RIVERS BAPTIST RETREAT CENTER
The general mission of the Tri-Rivers Retreat Center is to provide a Christ-centered recreation and retreat facility to the member churches of the Tri-Rivers Baptist Area in promoting evangelism, spiritual growth and fellowship. Tri-Rivers Retreat Center is funded by donations only.
The Retreat Center is also committed to extending its ministry to other evangelical churches, organizations and businesses that share the same understanding and faith.
The Tri-Rivers Retreat Center welcomes those who desire to vacation with family, host leadership and training seminars as well as retreats and camps for adults, youth and children.
Let us help you plan and prepare your perfect retreat.
LOCATION
Tri-Rivers Baptist Retreat Center
950 CR 227
Hico, Texas 76457
DID YOU KNOW?
The Tri-Rivers Convention Center is one of the locations which the feature film "On the Edge of Freedom" was filmed! This facility is film-friendly and encourages filmmakers to scout their location for their films.
ABOUT ZGN PRODUCTIONS
Defining a new generation of filmmakers
ZGN Productions is an award and Emmy-winning independent film company, dedicated to inspiring and promoting local independent film by providing job opportunities for filmmaking in and around the southwest. Since ZGN Productions was formed in 2016 by Chris Hanna, the company has produced over 100 commercial/quince/wedding videos and 3 distributed feature films. This includes "Now or Never: A Tony Romo Story"(licensed with NFL Films documentary on Tony Romo), as well as "The Art of a Cowboy" PBS series. ZGN Productions is currently distributing their first feature narrative film "On the Edge of Freedom" featuring Greg Sestero and is finalizing "Unbreakable Me: The Gabrielle Daleman Story", a feature documentary on the gold medalist figure-skater Gabrielle Daleman.
ZGN Productions is also responsible for the El Paso Media Fest, a film festival in El Paso, TX which runs on the principle "story is sacred". Now on its fifth year, the success of the festival has pushed Chris Hanna to delve further into the world of film festivals and create the Tri-Rivers Faith Film festival alongside Tri-Rivers Baptist Retreat Center.
ABOUT FILM HICO
A certified Film-Friendly Town with the Texas Film Commission
Hico, TX is Texas’ hidden gem when it comes to film locations. Standing at the intersection of small town charm and rural grit, Hico offers a diverse range of creative and picturesque filming locations in Texas ideal for the portrayal of anything from a western drama to a modern day indie film. In addition to providing a true Texas backdrop to any film, Hico is also full of passionate locals who are more than willing to lend hand in everything from production and location scouting to hosting and enrolling as extras. Hico has far more to offer a film production than just her stunning scenery — find out more about our small town gem and everything you need to know about filming in Hico, TX.
Looking to film your next project in Hico? Get more info on our Familiarization (FAM) tours, upcoming film festivals, as well as permits, accommodations, and more!
Book a FAM Tour to get acquainted with Hico’s town, countryside, and all the other nooks and crannies you could be interested in for filming. Our FAM Tour picks you up in town and tours you through Hico’s best filming spots. The tour can be tailored to meet your specific needs (ie rural, countryside, in town, etc). Give us a call to schedule a private tour or a phone consultation.
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