Contest · 2026 competition closed early at capacity before the 2026-0…
Austin Film Festival Screenplay & Teleplay Competition
- Final deadline
- May 27, 2026
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Prize
- $5,000 each for Drama and Comedy feature, $2,500 each for Horror and Sci-Fi, plus up to $500 airfare and $500 hotel; conference access for advancing writers
Deadlines and entry fees
- early birdMar 27, 2026 · $60
- regularApr 24, 2026 · $70
- lateMay 27, 2026 · $90
2026 competition closed early at capacity before the 2026-05-27 late deadline. 2027 dates not announced. Fee tiers are the 2026 cycle (past), feature fees.
Worth knowing before you enter
- closes early without warning once capacity is hit
Verified Oct 17, 2026 from the official page