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2025 Film Festivals in Austin, Texas

  • Writer: catdog667
    catdog667
  • Feb 18
  • 5 min read

Updated: Mar 4

Austin, Texas, is renowned for its vibrant film scene, hosting a variety of film festivals throughout the year. Here's a list of all film festivals taking place in Austin in 2025.


Recurring

ATX Short Film Showcase - a monthly film festival highlighting local filmmakers. Audience members vote for their top 3 to be screened on August 25th.


January

N/A


February

  • Celebrates independent filmmakers with screenings and networking opportunities.

  • Celebrating bold originality and creative nonconformity of the LGBTQ+ communities through the presentation of provocative, overlooked and out-of-the-box film, dance, theater, performance art, music, writing and visual art.

  • A festival that honors Nosferatu by celebrating all things vampire!

  • Presenting 13 dance films curated by artists from around the world, followed by a brief director's chat.

  • A free festival showcasing student films. You must be a UT student or a guest of a UT student to attend.


Bring a date or a friend to this Austin Film Tour to visit film locations from your favorite movies, learn about Texas born actors, and get to see the main highlights of Downtown Austin.


March

  • This free, three-day event brings together creators, scholars, and industry pros to celebrate comics, gaming, animation, & multi-media arts.

  • For horror afficionados.

7-15 SXSW

  • A premier event featuring film, television, music, and interactive media. 25% of attendants are international. Notable screenings this year include Seth Rogen's comedy series 'The Studio' and Ben Affleck's 'The Accountant 2.'

  • Spotlighting the best narrative films made by humans with AI tools.

  • Owners of the gas station featured in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, host a yearly convention for movie lovers. With cash prizes for costumes and replicas of movie memorabilia, it's worth driving to Bastrop for this convention.

  • Hosted by Whole Earth Provision Co. and benefiting Texas State Parks, this film festival showcases films focusing on outdoor adventures and mountain culture.


While you're in Austin, check out our Austin Film Tour to visit film locations from your favorite movies, learn about Texas born actors, and get to see the main highlights of Downtown Austin.


April

  • What does water mean to you? Showcases award winning films and featuring a preview of the upcoming documentary Life on the Neches River.

  • Showcases short films from around the world that focus on women's issues.

  • A statewide history competition for students where you can view hundreds of history documentaries and theatre performances produced by middle and high school students. Winners move on to the National History Day competition in Maryland.

  • Sharing the best of independent South Asian and Iranian cinema in Austin—with in-person screenings, Q&As, mixers, and filmmaker events.

  • If you’re a filmmaker who specializes in comedy, or even just happened to make a comedy film, then this is your dedicated festival.


Visit popular film locations featured in your favorite movies on our Austin Film Tour!


May

  • Showcasing new releases, narratives, documentaries, music videos, “Emergencia” youth films, and a special Hecho en Tejas (Made in Texas) series. Over 25 countries will be represented.

  • Showcasing 20 boundary-pushing short films in the categories of Y'all Texans, Narrative, Women Voices, Horror, Student Short and LGBTQ+.

  • Bringing TV fans & industry together to celebrate their favorite moments in TV and showcase how your favorite shows are made.


While you're in Austin, check out our Austin Film Tour to visit famous film locations while seeing the main sights of Downtown Austin!


June

  • Write, shoot and edit a short film with a team based on the genre you draw at The Kickoff and the required character, prop, and line assigned for your city. After 48 hours, premiere your film! The winner goes to Filmapalooza in March 2026.

  • Features short films, videos and screenplays from international independent filmmakers, television producers and screenwriters.

  • Highlights new Asian and Asian American films.

  • Austin's only Black film festival and showcasing short films by Black filmmakers living in Texas. Featuring special guest speakers, panels, and networking mixers.

  • Annual juried short film collection that uses the power of creative storytelling to convene, empower, and activate global audiences to take action on behalf of the world's forests.


While you're in Austin, check out our Austin Film Tour to visit film locations from your favorite movies, learn about Texas born actors, and get to see the main highlights of Downtown Austin.


July

N/A


August

  • A place for new film makers who want to compete in a high quality Film Festival, but aren't quite ready for larger festivals.

  • Showcasing film relevant to the lives of LGBTQ+ identified people and LGBTQ+ issues.

  • Featuring short films that won audience votes during their monthly showcases.


September

  • An outdoor festival combining film screenings and screenplay awards with live music and social events.

  • Presented by Alamo Drafthouse and showcasing genre films in the categories of horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action.

  • Features short films, music videos, and trailers, highlighting diverse storytelling forms.

  • Held in Georgetown, Texas it showcases films from Youth Shorts to Full Length Features.

  • Featuring work of independent filmmakers from around the world, from documentaries to animated shorts to the avant-garde that positively and accurately view disability.

  • Annual, end-of-summer community festival, featuring independent music, film and creative experiences. Putting Texas women and LGBTQ+ artists at the front.


Visit popular film locations featured in your favorite movies on our Austin Film Tour!


October

  • A platform for horror filmmakers to showcase their work to a horror-loving audience.

  • 8 days of live film screenings, over 175 panels, roundtables, and meet & greets, and select live parties in venues all throughout downtown Austin.

  • Features films highlighting mature-themes.

  • Showcasing films on deaf community issues.


Visit popular film locations featured in your favorite movies on our Austin Film Tour!


November

  • Showcasing a diverse selection of Comedy, Horror, and Narrative films.

  • Showcasing Jewish filmmakers.

  • Showcasing Polish voices and culture.


Visit popular film locations featured in your favorite movies on our Austin Film Tour!


December

N/A

Even though there aren't any film festivals this month, you can still check out our Austin Film Tour. Visit film locations from your favorite movies, learn about Texas born actors, and see the main highlights of Downtown Austin.



Did we miss any? Please leave a comment or email us at info@uniquelytours.com.




 
 
 

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