We want you to premiere your fantastic film, TV or XR project at the 2027 SXSW Film & TV Festival! But first, you have to submit it.
Submissions Open: Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
First Deadline: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at 11:59pm CT
Second Deadline: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm CT
Final Deadline: Thursday, October 1st, 2026 at 11:59pm CT
About Submissions
The SXSW Film & TV Festival is the best place in the world to bring together creative people from intersecting industries, making the festival an unparalleled experience at the forefront of discovery, creation, and innovation. SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about for the premiere of their feature film, short, TV or XR project.
Submission Process
SXSW requires all projects to be submitted via link. If you change this link or any of your login information prior to March 2027 without contacting SXSW, your film may become ineligible for consideration.
- Your submission link must be to a secure, online version of your film via an external site (i.e. your own website, Vimeo, etc.)
- Your submission link must be working before you submit your application.
- Please DO NOT send us a DVD copy as DVDs will not be considered.
Explore the FAQ for more details related to your project before submitting.
Submissions FAQ
Learn more about the 2027 SXSW Film & TV Festival official screening categories, status and eligibility, and more.
Browse the FAQ for specific information about submitting your feature film, short, TV or XR project.
Submission Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation email from SXSW within 48 hours of your submission. This email will confirm that your film has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive this letter within 48 hours, please follow up via email to ensure your film has been submitted properly and is under consideration.
To keep important SXSW emails from landing in your spam folder, add the following address to your contact list: filmfest@sxsw.com.
All applicants will be informed of the status of their project no later than Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
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Awards Eligibility
We’re pleased to count ourselves among the festivals eligible for both Oscars Shorts, BAFTA qualification, and the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Learn more here.