Schedule of Events
From ticketed to free events – here’s everything happening at Prize Fest.
Friday, October 13
Music Prize: Night 1
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Prize Garage, 211 Market Street
Night One features six of the twelve musicians who have come from near and far to compete for a cash grand prize of $10,000 and other prizes. Attendees may vote for the Audience Choice winner after they have seen three performances.
Music Prize VIP Lounge: Night 1
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Prize Garage, 211 Market Street
Enjoy premium seating in the Music Garage as well as access to the fully-stocked VIP Lounge where wine and beer flow freely. Also included is a delicious grab-and-go dinner and cash bar. Plus rub elbows with the musicians and mentor judges in this super awesome space.
Saturday, October 14
Music Prize: Night 2
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Prize Garage, 211 Market Street
Night Two features six more music acts from near and far competing for a cash grand prize of $10,000 and other prizes. Attendees may vote for the Audience Choice winner after they have seen three performances.
Music Prize VIP Lounge: Night 2
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Prize Garage, 211 Market Street
Enjoy premium seating in the Music Garage as well as access to the fully-stocked VIP Lounge where wine and beer flow freely. Also included is a delicious grab-and-go dinner and cash bar. Plus rub elbows with the musicians and mentor judges in this super awesome space.
Music + Fashion Late Night Party
11:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Stray Cat Bar, 222 Travis Street
- Free to the Public
Celebrate the winners of Music Prize and get ramped up for Fashion Prize at this Saturday night party at Stray Cat, featuring drink specials, music, and camaraderie late into the night. Immediately following the announcement of the winners!
Sunday, October 15
Fashion Prize Runway Brunch
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(VIP Entry 10:00 a.m.)
Phoenix Nightclub, 400 Commerce Street
Fashion Prize is the most chique competition that Prize Fest offers, where five designers compete for a cash grand prize of $2,500 and Fashion Prize glotry! The competitiors will also have access to celebrity judges who have the potential to elevate these artists to the next level! Tickets are limited — secure yours now!
Thursday, October 19
Film Prize Screenings Day 1
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Various Venues, Downtown Shreveport
This is the first day of film screenings for Film Prize 2023. Screening venues include Robinson Film Center, Artstation, and Crystal Stairs. Films begin in the 11:00 a.m. hour and will screen again at 2:00 p.m. which will end prior to the Red Carpet Event on Texas Street. Check the Film Prize Schedule for a list of showtimes.
Film Prize Red Carpet Event
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Prize Island, 700 Block of Texas Street
- Free to the Public
Join the filmmakers and the stars of this year’s Louisiana Film Prize on the red carpet. This event, open to all, will feature photographers, a filmmaker speed date, big toast with special drinks and more, all in the middle of Texas Street in downtown Shreveport.
Lo Fi Lounge at Central Artstation
Open before screenings and during intermission
Central Artstation, 801 Crockett Street
The lobby of Central Artstation will have a laid back place to hang out, snack, and recharge your mental/physical batteries for the long weekend ahead! The space will be serving beer and wine, and there will be snacks for sale. Listen for scheduled Lo Fi sets curated by the SRAC staff.
Red Carpet Afterglow Party
10:00 p.m. - midnight
Pepito XO Restaurant, 706 Texas Street
- Free to the Public
The party doesn’t stop after the red carpet cameras stop clicking! Join us into the night with special drinks, mocktails, and a quick-service evening menu from Pepito XO just steps away from the red carpet!
Friday, October 20
Film Prize Screnings Day 2
9:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Various Venues
Downtown Shreveport and Bossier City
- Street Activities Free to the Public
Screenings continue for Film Prize 2023. Screenings will take place at the Robinson Film Center, Central Artstation, Crystal Stairs, and Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Theatre. Check the Film Prize Schedule for a complete list of showtimes.
Food Prize: Come and Get It Dining Experience
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Remington Garage, 211 Market Street
Six finalist chefs will create amazing dishes for you to taste. Your goal: Taste each dish and cast your vote for your favorite chef. Plus select cocktail artists will pour unique drinks which you can sample and then cast your vote for the best drink to win the Golden Shaker award! Tickets are limited — secure yours now!
Triple Threat: A Performing Arts Party
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location TBD
- Free to the Public
Join us for a celebration of all things acting. All performing artists are welcome. You do not have to be working in film to attend! Film actors, theatre actors, dancers, musicians, puppeteers, acrobats, singers, etc. If you are a performing artist, you’re invited!
Saturday, October 21
Film Prize Screenings Day 3
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Final screenings begin at 6:00 p.m.)
Various Venues in Downtown Shreveport and Bossier City
- Street Activities Free to the Public
The final day of screenings for Film Prize 2023. Venues include the Robinson Film Center, Central Artstation, Crystal Stairs, and Bossier Arts Council’s East Bank Theatre. Final screenings begin at 6:00 p.m. hour. Check the Film Prize Schedule for a complete list of showtimes.
Film Prize U: Industry Panels
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Robinson Film Center (2nd Floor), 617 Texas Street
- Free to the Public
Mentor Judges from Film Prize will host panel discussions and Q&As discussing the independent film industry, next steps to grow your filmmaking career, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Comedy Prize Standup Competition
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Remington Garage, 211 Market Street
Comedy Prize features seven standup comedians from across the country who are competing for a cash grand prize of $2,500. Arrive early to get your drinks and get in line to enter because seating is first-come, first-served!
Food Prize Celebrity Chef Food Truck Takeover
9:00 p.m. - sellout
Stray Cat Bar, 222 Travis Street
- Free to the Public
Celebrity Chef Judges from Food Prize take over a local food truck to create special dishes for this one-night-only Asian-inspired food truck experience. The truck will be parked outside of Stray Cat and the Remington Suite Hotel on Travis Street.
Prize Fest's Famous Heaven & Hell Party
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Stray Cat Bar, 222 Travis Street
The now-famous Heaven & Hell party is back! Choose the light or the dark at this themed Halloween pre-party and closing party for all things Prize Fest. Costumes are encouraged! Badgeholders are allowed free and priority entry. All others must pay cover charge.