George R. Brown Convention Center | July 10 - July 12, 2026
Download the Dream Con App

Keep up with the latest updates

Celebrating the Art of Film: From MICHAEL to Dream Con Film Fest

Blog

We’re excited to see MICHAEL hit theatres this Friday, where audiences will have the opportunity to learn more about the story of one of the most influential music artists of all time, Michael Jackson. The biopic traces Jackson’s history from his early days with the Jackson Five to his rise to become a global icon, highlighting his groundbreaking performances and the creative fire and vision that ultimately shaped his legacy.

Movies like this continue to remind us how powerful film can be in capturing and preserving key moments in our culture and history, so we’re excited to be bringing back our Film Festival this year! 

In partnership with Black Cinema Club HTX, the Dream Con 2026 Film Festival is offering new and seasoned filmmakers a chance to have their own work featured during this year’s convention, with up to $1,200 in prizes. Have a story you want to share on the big screen? Creators are invited to submit their original short films by May 31. Learn more about our submission guidelines and how to submit here.

And if you don’t plan on participating in the Film Fest, we invite you to come out and support these talented filmmakers during con weekend!

2022 Attendance

5000+

Dream Con Attendees in 2022

45%

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla.

45%

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla.