CineSol

The 19th Annual CineSol Film Festival is now accepting entries in all genres including comedy, drama, animation, shorts, horror and documentary. CineSol is a month long event in September with additional screenings at several Rio Grande Valley outreaches. Other activities include film workshops, the 36 Hour Film Race, special guests, forum discussions, and more.

Regular Deadline: May 30, 2012
Late Deadline: Jun 15, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.cinesol.com/.

Dallas VideoFest 24 Hour Video Race

Team registration is open for the Dallas VideoFest 24 Hour Video Race. Teams will have 24 hours to write, shoot, edit and score an original short film. This year's race will begin at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas on Friday May, 4 with a theme, prop, location and line of dialogue assignment for the film. The race concludes 24 hours later with a sprint to the finish line back at the Angelika. All of the films submitted the deadline will be entered in to competition for the 2012 Dallas VideoFest in September. Registration is open until 12 p.m. May 4, 2012.

Regular Deadline: May 04, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.videofest.org/.

Cinema Touching Disability

The Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival and Short Film Competition is the first and longest-running disability film festival in Texas. Now accepting short film submissions (3 - 20 minutes) made about a disability or starring / produced / directed by a person with a disability. There are two divisions for the competition: Emerging Filmmakers (ages 18 +) and Scholastic Filmmakers (grades 6 - 12).

Regular Deadline: Aug 10, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.ctdfilmfest.org/competition.php.

Texas Filmmakers Showcase

Presented by the Houston Film Commission, the Texas Filmmakers Showcase is a special screening event consisting of the best of Texas short films and videos (less than 40 minutes in length) shown to studio executives, agents and producers in the Hollywood film community. The filmmakers whose projects are selected to participate will travel to Los Angeles to attend the screening.

The screening is accompanied by a reception where filmmakers and industry professionals meet to discuss filmmaking, financing, distribution and additional industry issues. The first screening of the 2012 Texas Filmmakers Showcase will be held in Los Angeles in June with additional public screenings shown throughout Texas during the rest of the year.

Regular Deadline: Apr 01, 2012

For more information, visit http://houstonfilmcommission.com/.

Fantastic Fest

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world. Entries are open for the 2012 festival, to be held in Austin September 20 - 27.

Early Deadline: Mar 07, 2012
Regular Deadline: May 09, 2012
Late Deadline: Jun 06, 2012

For more information, visit http://fantasticfest.com/.

Texas Film Festival

The Texas Film Festival is accepting entries of all genres in the following categories: short films, high school shorts and feature films.

Early Deadline: Dec 07, 2011
Regular Deadline: Jan 31, 2012
Late Deadline: Feb 10, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.txfilmfest.org.

Asian Film Festival of Dallas

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas launches its 11th year by opening the call for submissions to domestic and international filmmakers. The festival celebrates and supports emerging and established Asian and Asian-American filmmakers by sharing the rich diversity of Asian culture through the medium of cinema. Over the past decade, the AFFD has become the Southwest's largest showcase for a combined 400+ Asian and Asian-American filmmakers to share their artistic visions with an ever-growing audience.

For more information, visit http://2011.affd.org/.

Austin Film Festival - Film Competition

For the past 18 years, the Austin Film Festival has prided itself in championing great work from legendary, contemporary, and rising talent. Diligently seeking out films that display strong written and visual storytelling, AFF strives to showcase great examples of independent filmmaking. Offering highly-regarded judges, unique venues, and enthusiastic crowds, AFF ensures your work gets the respect it deserves. Don't miss your opportunity to share the spotlight with an enthusiastic and encouraging mix of aspiring and established filmmaking talent.

Early Deadline: Jun 01, 2012
Regular Deadline: Jul 02, 2012
Late Deadline: Jul 16, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/film.

Austin Film Festival - Screenplay Competition

The 2012 Austin Film Festival Screenplay and Teleplay Competitions are open for submissions. Since 1994, AFF has been in the business of introducing gifted, up-and-coming writers to the world. Among the most recognized and prestigious contests of their kind, the festival's Screenplay and Teleplay competitions offer a springboard for aspiring professionals eager to take the leap from writing for pleasure to writing for a living. Whether your dreams include signing a contract, landing an agent, learning craft from distinguished industry professionals, or taking home the coveted Bronze Typewriter Award, the Screenplay and Teleplay competitions can get you there.

Early Deadline: May 15, 2012
Regular Deadline: Jun 01, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/.

Oak Cliff Film Festival

In its inaugural year, the Oak Cliff Film Festival is now accepting submissions for brave and independent filmmaking of all stripes. The festival is led by Aviation Cinemas, Inc., the team who took over the historic Texas Theatre in December 2010, and will take place June 14 - 17, 2012.

Early Deadline: Jan 30, 2012
Regular Deadline: Apr 06, 2012
Late Deadline: Apr 20, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.filmoakcliff.com.

TXU Energy Light Up the Red Carpet Student Film Contest

The Dallas Film Society and TXU Energy invite students to create a 3- to 5-minute film about the future of energy and energy conservation. Prizes incude cash, video editing software, tickets to the festival awards show and the opportunity to have their film shown at the 2012 Dallas International Film Festival.

Regular Deadline: Feb 10, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.txustudentfilmcontest.com/.

Hill Country Film Festival

The Hill Country Film Festival (HCFF) blends the unique artistic culture of the hill country with the independent film world, hosting three days of films and events in Fredericksburg. HCFF is dedicated to bringing independent film to the Hill Country.

Early Deadline: Dec 02, 2011
Regular Deadline: Feb 02, 2012
Late Deadline: Mar 23, 2012

For more information, visit http://www.hillcountryff.com/index.php.