LONE STAR FESTIVAL OF FILM
Where Texas storytellers meet the screen.
The Lone Star Festival of Film is the official film festival program within the Lone Star Festival, built to celebrate Texas & indie filmmaking with a grassroots spirit and a story-first mission. This festival exists to amplify films that are made in Texas and films that are born from Texas books—projects rooted in Texas creativity, culture, and storytelling.
Whether you’re a filmmaker, a Texas author with a screen-worthy story, or a film lover who wants something real (not corporate, not sterile), this is your place.
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FESTIVAL FORMAT
This is a juried film festival with official selections and awards.
Awards
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Audience Choice
Winners are selected by the festival jury (and the audience for Audience Choice) and will be recognized as official Lone Star Festival of Film award recipients.
ELIGIBILITY
Your project must meet at least one of the following eligibility requirements:
Made in Texas
OR
Based on a book written by a Texas Author
Out-of-state filmmakers are welcome only if the film qualifies under the requirements above.
CONTENT STANDARDS
To keep the festival welcoming and community-forward:
No explicit pornography
No hate content
(Additional details and definitions may be specified in the submission rules.)
SUBMISSIONS
All submissions are handled through FilmFreeway.
Because FilmFreeway includes the authoritative version of:
deadlines
fees
categories
run-time limits
formatting requirements
deliverables
terms and conditions
…all filmmakers should review the FilmFreeway listing carefully for the most current rules.
SCREENINGS & VENUE
In-Person Only
The Lone Star Festival of Film is an in-person screening experience.
Venue
Screenings will take place indoors in a single screening room at:
Austin South Park Hotel
4140 Governor's Row, Austin, Texas 78744
(Exact screening schedule and showtimes will be announced as selections are finalized.)
SCREENPLAY CONTEST
The Lone Star Festival of Film will also feature a Screenplay Contest—created to discover and elevate story talent that deserves a real platform.
More Information will be coming soon for the following:
contest categories
submission requirements
deadlines
judging criteria (if provided)
award/recognition details (if provided)
PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
This festival is designed to help filmmakers get visibility—not just screen a film and disappear.
Official selections will receive a promo kit to help them promote their screening and participation, including ready-to-use graphics and suggested captions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This is built for:
Indie filmmakers
Texas filmmakers
Texas authors and readers who love story
festival attendees looking for authentic, human work
local Austin film lovers who want to discover something new
CONTACT
Questions about the festival or screenplay contest: [email protected]