T.H.E. Film Festival Is Coming In 2025

T.H.E. Enterprises, the owner of America's longest running HiFi show (T.H.E. Show) is pleased to announce a new initiative – T.H.E. Film Festival – to be held in conjunction with each of its upcoming HiFi shows.

With the vast expansion into home theater, surround sound, immersive 360 audio, and commercial audio and theater experiences, T.H.E. is delighted to now support filmmakers, content creators, and musicians alike who make their passions into their life's work.

T.H.E. Film Festival will be an expansion of T.H.E. Show’s normal operations, which will add a dedicated theater for movie screenings and an awards ceremony. The high-end audio and home theater exhibits attendees have been accustomed to experiencing at T.H.E. Show are not changing.

T.H.E.’s goal is to unite movie creators, movie buffs, audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts in a never before combined exhibition of movie screenings with high-end audio and video equipment.

Emiko E. Carlin, 
CEO & Owner T.H.E. Enterprises, LLC, 
President, T.H.E. Show

“T.H.E. has a long history of supporting technology, industry, and art over the past 29 years. What has become evident to us from important ongoing dialogue with our existing and new audiences is that supporting creators of the work we love to experience in audio and home cinema is more vital now than ever. For T.H.E., it’s all about supporting the source. If the creation of new art is stifled, what will we listen to and enjoy or our systems? This is an opportunity for us to serve not just the HiFi and Home Theater community but also the creative community so everyone can reap significant benefits.” remarked Emiko E. Carlin, CEO of T.H.E. Enterprises and President of T.H.E. Show. 

Carlin further stated, “Options in HiFi and Home Theater are becoming more easily attainable, and with that, T.H.E. recognizes a rise in trade shows dedicated to the hobby. While we celebrate the growth of the industry, T.H.E.’s aim is to distinguish our events by expanding beyond the traditional (or typical) trade show experience. Our goal is to serve a diverse range of people, communities, and industries, offering something memorable and special for all who attend a T.H.E. event, without losing sight of what makes HiFi and Home Theater so wonderful. We want to be more than just another show - we are here to enrich entire experiences for enthusiasts and professionals alike.”

What is T.H.E. Film Festival?
T.H.E. Film Festival is an officially recognized festival on Film Freeway (one of the largest film festival portals globally) where films compete for awards such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, etc. In addition there will be special awards for Best HiFi-Focused Content and Best Home Theater Focused Content.

Films of all genres can enter except horror and adult themes, as long as they were completed from 2019 until now. The Short film category will include 40 minutes and Feature films.

How to submit your film?

Films can be submitted here: https://filmfreeway.com/thefilmfestival-2

What are the categories?

• Best Film / Best Picture (Feature)

• Best Director (Male/Female)

• Best First-Time Director

• Best Young Director (Under 25)

• Best Senior Director (Over 60)

• Best Actor / Best Actress

• Best Supporting Actor / Actress

• Best Ensemble Cast

• Best Cinematography

• Best Editing

• Best Sound Mixing

• Best Documentary Feature

• Best Documentary Short

• Best Short Film

• Best Animated Feature / Short

• Best Original Score

• Best Foreign Language Film

• Jury Choice Award

• Best Sound Design

• Best Costume Design

• Best Production Design

• Best Producer/Production Company

• Best Content Creation

• Best HiFi-Focused Content

• Best Home Theater Focused Content

• Best Song

• Best Music Video

Where to attend?

Movie screenings will be held across the United States, which coincide with each T.H.E. Show events in 2025 at the following locations:

• T.H.E. Lone Star Audiofest, May 2-4, 2025 at Embassy Suites Round Rock in Austin, TX

• T.H.E Show SoCal, June 6-8, 2025 at Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa in California

• T.H.E. New York International Audio Show, October 24-26, 2025 (venue TBD)

When will the winner be announced?

An awards ceremony will be held on the last night of each respective T.H.E. Show to announce and celebrate a winner in each of the above named categories.