SXSW Film & TV Festival
Austin, Texas
United States
ABOUT THE SXSW FILM & TV FESTIVAL
The SXSW Film & TV Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent from behind and in front of the camera. Featuring provocative dramas, documentaries, comedies, genre standouts and more, the festival is known for its high caliber and diverse program and its smart, enthusiastic audiences.
For nine days in March, creatives of all stripes gather for the acclaimed SXSW Film & TV Festival program. Running concurrently with the SXSW Conference, Music, and Comedy Festivals, attendees can take advantage of the opportunity to connect with a wide array of industry experts, making the Film & TV Festival an unparalleled experience at the forefront of discovery, creativity, and innovation.
The SXSW Film & TV Festival is the only place in the world bringing together creative people from so many different industries, making the festival an unparalleled experience at the forefront of discovery, creativity, and innovation. SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about for the premiere of their feature film, short, TV or XR project.
DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
June 24, 2025
Event Date
March 12 - 18, 2026
First Deadline |
Second Deadline |
Final Deadline |
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Feature Films |
Aug 26, 2025: $60 |
Sept 16, 2025: $80 |
Oct 1, 2025: $110 |
Short Film |
Aug 26, 2025: $40 |
Sept 16, 2025: $55 |
Oct 1, 2025: $75 |
TV Project |
Aug 26, 2025: $60 |
Sept 16, 2025: $80 |
Oct 1, 2025: $75 |
XR Experience |
Aug 26, 2025: $40 |
Sept 16, 2025: $55 |
Oct 1, 2025: $75 |
Music Video |
Aug 26, 2025: $40 |
Sept 16, 2025: $55 |
Oct 1, 2025: $75 |
Visit the SXSW Film & TV Festival website for more information.