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Austin Film Festival Screenplay & Teleplay Competition Next Deadline, Fee & Eligibility
Dates TBA| Type | Contest |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Austin Film Festival |
| Next deadline | TBA |
| Late / final deadline | — |
| Fee | Not published / see official site |
| Formats | feature, tv pilot, short |
| Eligibility | English only; previous semifinalists ineligible to resubmit the same script. |
| Prize / benefit | $5,000 top category prizes + travel (per prior-year page) |
| Notes | 2027 dates not announced. Per WGF masterlist it typically opens at the start of the year and closes in May. |
| Last checked | Oct 16, 2026 |
Source: https://austinfilmfestival.com/submit/screenplay-and-teleplay-submissions-2/. Spot an error? Let us know.