HCAS Artistic Director Jessica Green Discusses How Houston Could Be the Next Global Film Epicenter

"There are obviously a lot of challenges, there's a lot of infrastructure challenges, but there is so much potential to develop film production in Houston...We do have a long way to go, but the further we can get, the more we're going to tap into this potential, and it's really, like, endless what could happen here around developing a real film industry."  

Jessica Green, Houston Cinema Arts Society Artistic Director, shares her optimistic view of Houston's film production potential at the first-ever Black Media Story Summit at DeLux Theatre. She talks about the power of film and its healing process for black filmmakers and audiences.  She also compares the diversity of New York City and Houston, and how Houston can be the next global film epicenter.