Welcome to the Austin Film Society's program opportunities.
Below you will find a list of open and available applications. Please follow these guidelines before getting started:
- You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials to submit any of the applications. If you already have a Submittable account, you may use that.
- You always have the ability to save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
- Once you submit, you will receive a confirmation screen, as well as confirmation email. You may also log into your Submittable account at any time to see your application.
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- Please make sure to read the Austin Film Society website for full details about the program you are applying for before you start applying.
- Questions? Please email afs@austinfilm.org. You can also check out the Submitter Resource Center or reach out to Submittable's Customer Support team with any technical questions here.
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.
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR THE AFS GRANT FOR FEATURE FILMS
Please note that this application is to support pre-production, production, or post-production for feature-length narrative, documentary, and experimental projects that are 40 minutes or longer.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Each filmmaker can only apply with one project for the AFS Grant for Feature Films cycle. If you are an undergraduate student looking for the Harrison McClure Endowed Film Fund, click here to access that application.
- 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 May 20, 2026 at 6:00PM to be considered.
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.
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR THE HARRISON MCCLURE ENDOWED FILM FUND
Please note that this application is to support an undergraduate student making a short film that will complete a course or degree requirement. Students eligible to receive the award must be incoming juniors or seniors and must be enrolled as full-time students in a four-year college or university located in Texas. This fund supports pre-production, production, or post-production for films that are less than 40 minutes in length.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Each filmmaker can only apply with one project in this cycle. If you are looking for the AFS Grant for Feature Films, click here to access that application.
- 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 May 20, 2026 at 6:00PM to be considered.