Austin Film Festival Young Filmmakers Competition

Name: Austin Film Festival Young Filmmakers Competition
Start: 2026-12-01
End: 2026-12-01

Film & video

2027 competition submissions open

December 1, 2026 (UTC-6)

A free short film competition for filmmakers ages 13 to 18 who are in middle school or high school during production. Selected narrative, documentary, and animated shorts screen at the festival's Young Filmmakers Showcase.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 13-18
Participation: Individual or team
Location: International
Entry fee: Free
Prize: Young Filmmakers Program Jury Award, plus up to USD 500 in travel reimbursement, a two-night hotel stay, and two festival badges for the winner.

Timeline

2027 competition submissions openDecember 1, 2026 (UTC-6) source
Submission deadline (estimated from the 2026 cycle)approximateAugust 28, 2027 (UTC-5) source
Festival and Young Filmmakers Showcase (expected)approximateOctober 28, 2027 (UTC-5) source

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