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SUBMISSIONS

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We Accept...

  • Narrative feature films between 45 and 100 minutes

  • Narrative short films between 5 and 30 minutes

  • Micro short films under 5 minutes

  • Documentary feature films between 45 and 100 minutes

  • Documentary short films up to 30 minutes

  • TV pilots up to 60 minutes

  • Student short films up to 30 minutes

  • We welcome animation, LGBTQ+, faith, and music-themed productions

Entry Requirements

  • ​ All films MUST be in English or have English subtitles to be considered.

  •  All films MUST be original works and not made prior to January 2021.

  •  There is NO premiere status required for SCREEN ATX but Texas premiere is preferred.

  • Our theater screen is huge so 2K or 4K is preferred for best visuals but we will also accept full HD 1080p.

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Full terms and conditions are listed on SCREEN ATX page on FilmFreeway.

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awards

All films are watched and rated by a panel of industry judges and are strictly awarded on a point system.

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Awards are subject to change  but may include:

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SCREEN ATX BEST OF FESTIVAL

BEST FEATURE

BEST SHORT 

BEST TV PILOT

BEST DRAMA

BEST SCI-FI/FANTASY

BEST COMEDY

BEST HORROR

BEST MICRO SHORT

TOP FEMALE FILMMAKER

TOP MALE FILMMAKER

FIRST TIME FILMMAKER

TEXAS FILMMAKER

BEST ACTRESS

BEST ACTOR

BEST DOCUMENTARY

BEST DIRECTOR

BEST SCREENPLAY

BEST OF TEXAS

BEST ACTRESS

BEST ACTOR

BEST DOCUMENTARY

BEST ORIGINAL CONCEPT

BEST SCORE

BEST SOUNDTRACK

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

BEST EDITING

BEST STUDENT FILM

PRIZES

WINNERS OF TOP AWARDS WILL RECEIVE TROPHIES.
 

ALL AWARD WINNERS WILL RECEIVE CERTIFICATES.

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Winners of BEST OF FEST, BEST FEATURE, & BEST TV PILOT will receive a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership.  As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film.

 





Winner of BEST OF TEXAS will receive a $250 voucher for Austin Movie Gear. Austin Movie Gear is a locally owned and operated rental house supporting local filmmakers.


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Winner of BEST OF FEST will receive a free consultation with The Indie Film Consultancy.  With over twenty-five years of experience in film and television internationally, The Indie Film Consultancy have extensive knowledge of fundraising, production, marketing, sales & distribution, clearances, and casting, plus a global network of TV & Film executives. 

Winner of BEST FEATURE will be offered a meeting with Caster Studios, an Austin based production and distribution company. Caster Studios is  pursuing premium film and television projects that push the ordinary into something extraordinary. It aims to delight audiences with unforgettable cinematic experiences by engaging their minds and captivating their hearts.

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