The Austin Film Festival is dedicated to championing the work of aspiring and established filmmakers, defined as screenwriters, directors, editors, producers, actors and all those artists who use the language of film to tell a story. The AFF furthers the art, craft and business of filmmaking by providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships.

The Austin Film Festival is a not for profit 501c3 corporation.

2010 Film Competition

"What an organized, friendly festival! The staff helped us get two local radio interviews and reviews in three newspapers---really above and beyond what we've experienced with other festivals so far. They also had excellent parties and panels, and all the films I attended had good sized crowds and started on time. I recommend this one---it's great, and Austin is a swell town."
– Mary Jones, producer, Pirate Radio USA, AFF 2006 

“Playing at the Austin Film Festival was such a wonderful adventure.  The audiences where true cinema lovers, the town was friendly and down to earth and I met so many filmmakers and artists.  It was an amazing place to premiere our film.”
– Mo Perkins, Writer/Director (A Quiet Little Marriage - 2008 Audience Award Winner, Narrative Feature Competition)

Regular Postmark Deadline: June 2, 2010 ($45 entry fee)

Late Postmark Deadline: July 2, 2010 ($50 entry fee)

Very Late Postmark Deadline: July 14, 2010 ($60 entry fee)

The Festival is among the select events accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®, so all award winning narrative short and animated short films are also eligible for an Academy Award®.

Each year the Austin Film Festival holds film competitions in 6 categories: including Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Narrative Student Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short.

Click here for the full list of guidelines and rules.

THREE WAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM:

Entry Form

Online Submission

Questions? Contact David Gil, Film Competition Programmer, at davidgil@austinfilmfestival.com or by calling 512-478-4795.
 

Click here to download the 2010 Call for Entries brochure.