SXSW Film Submissions

Submissions Are Closed For SXSW 2016

Thank you for your interest in submitting to the SXSW Film Festival. Having become a destination for the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams of, premiering at SXSW positions your film in front of thousands of fans, press, film industry leaders, as well as tech and music professionals. This entirely unique audience gives the SXSW Film Festival a distinct identity that sets it apart from other film festivals.

Before you submit, be sure to read in-depth information in our Film Submission FAQ and watch the How To Submit Your Film video. Please note, for 2016 all films must be submitted by a secure URL link. If you have any further questions after reading the Film Submission FAQ, please email film@sxsw.com.

Please take a few minutes to review some of our Film Submission Tips below.

Access Feature Film, Short Film, Music Video, Texas High School Short Film, and Title Sequence applications at cart.sxsw.com.

Early Deadline
Sept 3		 Official Deadline
Oct 1		 Late Deadline
Nov 3		 Texas High School /
Title Sequence Deadline
Dec 18

Feature Film
$50
$75
$100
N/A

Short Film
$40
$50
$70
N/A

Music Video
$40
$50
$70
N/A

Texas High School Short
$10
$10
$10
$10

Title Sequence
$10
$10
$15
$15