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Miss Takes Film Club Inc

LXCL:Miss Takes Film Club® is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit for filmmakers and the wider community alike. Filmmakers get free access to Writers Studio, Actors Studio, and original productions like Wild Takes. Everyone is welcome at our Fitness Club, Social Hours, and Culture Club. 126+ members. 28 productions. One community, built on trying, mistakes and all.

We&rsquo;re Filmmakers. We&rsquo;re So Much More... We Are Miss Takes!&nbsp; Creativity. Community. Storytelling that matters.&nbsp;Right now, somewhere in Houston, a filmmaker has a story to tell and nowhere to tell it. A writer has a script with nowhere to be read aloud. An actor has a scene to run and no room to run it in. A composer has a score with no film to score.That&rsquo;s where you come in. Miss Takes Film Club&reg; is Houston&rsquo;s nonprofit filmmaking community; a federally registered, fully certified 501(c)(3) and we believe every one of those people deserves a door to walk through. Your gift is that door.&nbsp;We&rsquo;re filmmakers. We&rsquo;re so much more.&nbsp;Miss Takes Film Club is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to anyone who loves storytelling and wants to be part of a creative community. We create real opportunities in film production from acting and writing to directing, producing, and everything in between. The name &ldquo;Miss Takes&rdquo; reflects our core values: creativity, collaboration, growth, safety, and meaningful community impact. We&rsquo;re not just filmmakers. We&rsquo;re a community of creatives dedicated to building something bigger, starting in Houston and expanding our impact across cities, states, and countries.Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned filmmaker or simply curious about what it&rsquo;s like to be on set, Miss Takes is open to everyone. Our impact so far:&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 126+ members and growing&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 28 total film productions&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 118 cast &amp; crew served&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 45 films screened&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 168 cans donated to Houston Food Bank through Showcase admission&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 147 Showcase attendance&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 171-member Discord community&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2 years in operation&nbsp;&nbsp;Where your gift goes- our four pillars Film Productions&nbsp;This is where stories become real. Your support covers craft services, rehearsals, crew prep sessions, permits, and location rentals &mdash; the unglamorous essentials that let a script become a finished film. Programs: Writers&rsquo; Studio, Actors&rsquo; Studio &amp; Music Studio&nbsp;This is where storytellers grow. Writers&#39; Studio brings screenwriters together for workshops, peer feedback, and live table reads. Actors&#39; Studio offers training and scene work. Music Studio connects composers and musicians directly with our filmmakers to score original soundtracks. We keep things flexible and accessible by meeting mostly in caf&eacute;s and library spaces, occasionally renting a space when rehearsals call for it. Your support funds the materials, supplies, and sessions that make all three possible. Community &amp; Wellness: Social Hours, Culture Club &amp; Fitness Club&nbsp;This is where we build real belonging, not just a crew.&nbsp; Social Hours bring our members together to connect. Culture Club takes us to plays, operas, symphonies, and museums. Right now, members cover their own tickets, but extra support could help subsidize those outings so cost is never the reason someone misses out. Fitness Club, starting with walk/run groups and growing into basketball, kickball, and softball, builds health and connection alongside creativity. Your support covers the spaces and equipment that hold us together. &nbsp;Honorable Mentions Showcase&nbsp;This is where it all comes full circle. &nbsp;Your support covers the venue and marketing materials that give emerging college filmmakers their first chance to screen work for a live audience &nbsp;and admission is two items donated to the Houston Food Bank or Star of Hope Mission. Every screening we host turns into food on someone&rsquo;s table.&nbsp; Filmmaking and giving back, in the same room. A small portion of every gift also keeps us running behind the scenes, our website, legal compliance, insurance, and marketing. We don&rsquo;t have a brick-and-mortar space; this just covers the essentials that let us operate safely and reach our community. We&rsquo;re 100% volunteer-run, so none of it ever goes toward salaries. Every dollar works for our community, not our overhead.&nbsp;&nbsp;How your gift contributes&nbsp;&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Craft services for film productions and rehearsals&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Marketing materials for productions and events&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Venue costs for the Honorable Mentions Showcase&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Permits and location rentals for film productions&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; And much more&nbsp;&nbsp;Help us reach our goal&nbsp; (Campaign launched June 30, 2026) We&rsquo;re raising $25,000 to fuel our next seasons of programs, productions, and community: Studios, Social Hours, Culture Club, Fitness Club, and the Honorable Mentions Showcase. Every gift, at every size, moves us closer. Whether you&rsquo;re giving $10 or $500, you&rsquo;re helping create space for stories that matter and for the people who tell them.&nbsp;Tax Information&nbsp; Miss Takes Film Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit&nbsp;(EIN: 99-5028003). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law, and a receipt will be provided automatically through Zeffy for your records. Because deduction value depends on individual circumstances, we recommend consulting your tax advisor for specifics on your situation.&nbsp;Thank you for believing in Miss Takes Film Club where voices are heard, talents are nurtured, and bold stories are brought to life from page to screen. We&rsquo;re filmmakers. We&rsquo;re so much more. And with your help, we&rsquo;ll keep growing, starting in Houston and expanding around the world. Miss Takes Film Club, Inc. Legally incorporated in Texas. 501(c)(3) certified effective September 13, 2024. P.O. Box 1706, Houston, TX 77251.

We’re Filmmakers. We’re So Much More... We Are Miss Takes! Creativity. Community. Storytelling that matters. Right now, somewhere in Houston, a filmmaker has a story to tell and nowhere to tell it. A writer has a script with nowhere to be read aloud. An actor has a scene to run and no room to run it in. A composer has a score with no film to score.That’s where you come in.Miss Takes Film Club® is Houston’s nonprofit filmmaking community; a federally registered, fully certified 501(c)(3) and we believe every one of those people deserves a door to walk through. Your gift is that door. We’re filmmakers. We’re so much more. Miss Takes Film Club is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit open to anyone who loves storytelling and wants to be part of a creative community. We create real opportunities in film production from acting and writing to directing, producing, and everything in between.The name “Miss Takes” reflects our core values: creativity, collaboration, growth, safety, and meaningful community impact. We’re not just filmmakers. We’re a community of creatives dedicated to building something bigger, starting in Houston and expanding our impact across cities, states, and countries.Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or simply curious about what it’s like to be on set, Miss Takes is open to everyone.Our impact so far:• 126+ members and growing• 28 total film productions• 118 cast & crew served• 45 films screened• 168 cans donated to Houston Food Bank through Showcase admission• 147 Showcase attendance• 171-member Discord community• 2 years in operation Where your gift goes- our four pillarsFilm Productions This is where stories become real. Your support covers craft services, rehearsals, crew prep sessions, permits, and location rentals — the unglamorous essentials that let a script become a finished film.Programs: Writers’ Studio, Actors’ Studio & Music Studio This is where storytellers grow.Writers' Studio brings screenwriters together for workshops, peer feedback, and live table reads. Actors' Studio offers training and scene work. Music Studio connects composers and musicians directly with our filmmakers to score original soundtracks. We keep things flexible and accessible by meeting mostly in cafés and library spaces, occasionally renting a space when rehearsals call for it. Your support funds the materials, supplies, and sessions that make all three possible.Community & Wellness: Social Hours, Culture Club & Fitness Club This is where we build real belonging, not just a crew. Social Hours bring our members together to connect. Culture Club takes us to plays, operas, symphonies, and museums. Right now, members cover their own tickets, but extra support could help subsidize those outings so cost is never the reason someone misses out. Fitness Club, starting with walk/run groups and growing into basketball, kickball, and softball, builds health and connection alongside creativity. Your support covers the spaces and equipment that hold us together. Honorable Mentions Showcase This is where it all comes full circle. Your support covers the venue and marketing materials that give emerging college filmmakers their first chance to screen work for a live audience and admission is two items donated to the Houston Food Bank or Star of Hope Mission. Every screening we host turns into food on someone’s table. Filmmaking and giving back, in the same room.A small portion of every gift also keeps us running behind the scenes, our website, legal compliance, insurance, and marketing. We don’t have a brick-and-mortar space; this just covers the essentials that let us operate safely and reach our community. We’re 100% volunteer-run, so none of it ever goes toward salaries. Every dollar works for our community, not our overhead. How your gift contributes • Craft services for film productions and rehearsals• Marketing materials for productions and events• Venue costs for the Honorable Mentions Showcase• Permits and location rentals for film productions• And much more Help us reach our goal (Campaign launched June 30, 2026)We’re raising $25,000 to fuel our next seasons of programs, productions, and community: Studios, Social Hours, Culture Club, Fitness Club, and the Honorable Mentions Showcase.Every gift, at every size, moves us closer. Whether you’re giving $10 or $500, you’re helping create space for stories that matter and for the people who tell them. Tax Information Miss Takes Film Club, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 99-5028003). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law, and a receipt will be provided automatically through Zeffy for your records. Because deduction value depends on individual circumstances, we recommend consulting your tax advisor for specifics on your situation. Thank you for believing in Miss Takes Film Club where voices are heard, talents are nurtured, and bold stories are brought to life from page to screen. We’re filmmakers. We’re so much more. And with your help, we’ll keep growing, starting in Houston and expanding around the world.Miss Takes Film Club, Inc. Legally incorporated in Texas. 501(c)(3) certified effective September 13, 2024. P.O. Box 1706, Houston, TX 77251.

&nbsp;Miss Takes Film Club Presents:Honorable Mentions Showcase&nbsp;&nbsp;Celebrating College Filmmakers RSVPs aren&#39;t open yet! Come back on November 28 to reserve your spot for the Honorable Mentions Showcase 2026 &mdash; space is limited, so don&#39;t miss it. Sunday, December 6, 2026📍 The Deluxe Theater &nbsp;3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 4:30 PM&nbsp;&mdash; Mixer in the Gallery5:30 PM &mdash; Theatre doors open6:00 PM &mdash; Screening begins About the EventThe Honorable Mentions Showcase is a curated, non-competitive screening celebrating student filmmakers from colleges across Texas and beyond. We&#39;ve extended invitations to University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Rice University, Sam Houston State University, Lamar University, Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans, and more &mdash; and we can&#39;t wait to see whose stories make it to the screen. After each film, the filmmaker takes the stage for a live Q&amp;A. Every film gets its moment, and every voice gets to be heard. Admission: Free with donationNo ticket fees, no monetary donations &mdash; just bring 2 items from either of these most-needed lists: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Most-Needed-Items-2025.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Houston Food Bank - Most Needed Items</a> <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.sohmission.org/ways-to-give/donate-goods/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">STAR OF HOPE MISSION -DONATE GOODS</a> Donations to the Houston Food Bank and Star of Hope Mission will be collected at the door. We are proud to be in partnership with both organizations to uplift Houston communities &mdash; and by walking through those doors, so are you. Space is limited &mdash; reserve your spot today. Check-InCheck in at The Deluxe Theater box office before heading to the theatre doors. Each guest will receive a wristband for event access. AttireFormal to casual &mdash; come as you are, dressed in whatever makes you feel confident and ready to celebrate. A few things to note<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Seating is first-come, first-served. An RSVP does not guarantee entry if you arrive late.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All ages are welcome. Some films may contain mature content.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donations are collected at the door.</li></ul><h3 data-end="2108" data-start="2089" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> </h3>

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