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.

Deadlines and Dates

• Film & TV Submissions Open: Tuesday, July 29th
• First Deadline: Tuesday, August 26th
• Second Deadline: Tuesday, September 16th
• Final Deadline: Wednesday, October 1st

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 10, 2026.

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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.