Films must have been completed after April 1, 2019. Films must be available for screening during the Austin Film Festival, October 22 - October 29, 2020
Selected films will play in the Young Filmmakers Showcase as part of the 2020 Virtual Austin Film Festival. Selection for screening will be determined no later than one month prior to the festival.
Films should be 12 minutes or less.
Open to filmmakers ages 13 – 18. Filmmakers must also be in middle school or high school during time of production to be eligible. Proof of enrollment required. Graduating high school before the start of Austin Film Festival does not disqualify any filmmaker.
Films will be judged based on narrative strength, strong characters, and filmmaking skill.
Film submissions must provide proof of enrollment (copy of student ID). Submissions without proof of enrollment will not be considered. To upload a copy of your student ID, go to 'My Projects' > 'View', then use the 'Files & Attachments' tool toward the lower right side of your Project Page to upload a copy of your student ID.