2025 AFS Grant for Short Films

Before you begin the application process, please download and read Austin Film Society's Application Instructions in their entirety. You must have a Submittable account to complete the application. Once you have a Submittable account, the application can be saved and resumed at any point. Please review the eligibility requirements in the Application Instructions before you begin your application.
 

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR THE AFS GRANT FOR SHORT FILMS

Please note that this application is for short-length narrative, documentary, and experimental projects no longer than 40 minutes to support pre-production, production, and post-production. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Each filmmaker can only apply with one project for the AFS Grant for Short Films.
• We do not fund distribution as its own grant category. Distribution funds may be requested as part of a post-production ask.
• Applications will NOT be reviewed while in draft mode. 
• Your application must be officially submitted by the deadline of Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM CT to be considered.
• If you are looking to apply for the Harrison McClure Endowed Film Fund, our annual award for undergraduates at Texas universities, the application will open again in the spring of 2026.