The Student Film Pass is a perfect way to see all the Festival’s screenings on a budget. Currently enrolled students from select regional schools can purchase a Film Pass for half of the full price Film Pass ($85.)
New in 2026, AFF’s Student Film Pass is the most affordable way for student to experience Austin Film Festival. For a fixed price of only $43, Student Film Passes grant access to every film screening across all eight days of the Festival. AFF showcases over 150 films each year, from indie premieres to upcoming studio releases. Many film screenings feature an audience Q&A with some of the biggest filmmakers, writers, and actors in the industry Q&A with writers, filmmakers, and actors.
This year, Festival screenings will return to several beloved AFF venues, including the State Theatre, Bullock Texas State History Museum, and Galaxy Theatres, while expanding to the University of Texas campus with screenings at Hogg Auditorium and the Union Theater. Local students will have the chance to see some of the year’s biggest awards season contenders right in their own backyard!
Looking to take your Festival experience beyond the screen? The Student Conference Badge gives college students access to all four days of the 2026 Writers Conference and the opportunity to learn directly from and connect with writers, filmmakers, and industry professionals. Click here for product information.
