The Houston Underwater Film Festival (HUFF) aims to promote underwater film making and appreciation of the beauty and diversity of all things underwater as well as encouraging the art of underwater videography. Underwater videographers from around the world are invited to submit entries for consideration for screening.

The top three films in each category, as selected by audience real time voting, will be announced at the Awards Reception on Sunday, April 13. The Judges Top 10 Picks will also be announced.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 at 3:00 PM

Matchbox 2
Environmental, Art House and Macro categories

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 at 3:00 PM

Matchbox 4
Animation, Dance & Free Diving, Feature Length and Made in Texas catagories

Awards Reception
5:30 PM
Gallery

The Awards Reception is FREE.
There is a $10 charge for the appetizer buffet.
CLICK HERE to purchase the appetizer buffet.

INDIVIDUAL SCREENING TICKETS

$15 Individual Screenings (Saturday or Sunday)

Please note that each ticket is subject to a $3 fee at checkout.

2025 TICKET PACKAGES 

STARGAZER PACKAGE

$25 per person
Includes tickets to the Saturday screening & Sunday reception.

OCTOPUS PACKAGE

$25 per person
Includes tickets to the Sunday screening & reception.

MANTA RAY PACKAGE

$38 per person
Includes tickets to BOTH Saturday & Sunday screenings & the Sunday reception.

WHALE SHARK PACKAGE – EVENT SPONSOR

$75 per person
Includes both screenings, reception, & recognition as a sponsor
of the 2024 Houston Underwater Film Festival.

Please note that each package is subject to a $6 to $9 fee at checkout.

Can't be there in person? We've got you covered. You can purchase Video-on-Demand (VOD) access to view the screenings from each of the festival days in the comfort of your own home. Purchase the package to get both days of screenings OR simply purchase the screening day that you are most interested in!

The VOD will be accessible starting Tuesday, April 15 and access will continue until midnight on Sunday, April 20.

VIDEO-ON-DEMAND PACKAGE

$15 access ticket - 
Includes access to the video for both the Saturday & Sunday screenings.

VIDEO-ON-DEMAND Individual Days

$10 access - individual screening videos

The VOD will be accessible starting Tuesday, April 15 and access will continue until midnight on Sunday, April 20.

Please note that each access ticket is subject to a $3 to $6 fee at checkout.

GENERAL INFORMATION

*Online sales will end 30 minutes prior to the scheduled curtain time. At this time tickets may be purchased in-person at the box office.

The box office opens 2 hours prior to the performance time for WILL CALL and walkup sales.

All sales are final. No refunds or cancellations available after purchase.

Why is there ticket/package fee added? CLICK HERE for details.

MATCH Concessions will be open 1 hour prior to event start time. Enjoy a cocktail or a quick snack before the event. For a concessions menu CLICK HERE.

Location & Parking: For information on area parking CLICK HERE.

Area Restaurants & Bars: CLICK HERE for a list of area restaurants and bars.