Submit to Austin Film Festival’s Script Competition
PLEASE FILL OUT THE SUBMISSION FORM BELOW.
Having trouble submitting using the above form? Then click here to submit directly through the submission page.
| Feature Screenplay | Short Screenplay/Teleplay | Playwriting | Fiction Podcast | Scripted Digital Series | |
| Early Bird Deadline: 3/27/26 | $60 | $50 | $25 | $40 | $45 |
| Regular Deadline: 4/24/26 | $70 | $60 | $25 | $40 | $55 |
| Late Deadline: 5/27/26 | $90 | $75 | $35 | $45 | $55 |
Submitting Your Script or Teleplay
Step 1: To start off, fill out the required fields in the “Information about you” and Address Information” section.
Step 2: In “Screenplay Information” put your script title, and name of the writer (if they are more than one writer, please click the “+ Add Writer” button and fill out their name and email.
Step 3: Next is the “Survey” – we have certain awards that apply to certain demographics, so we ask that you fill out the survey to the best of your ability.
Step 4: In “Screenplay and Teleplay Categories” this is where you will choose the category your script is in as well as awards that have populated based on your answers in the “Survey” section. This is also where you will have the option to purchase add-ons such as Badges, Film & Food, Pitch Tickets, and/or Awards Luncheon Tickets.
Step 5: You will see the total fee amount next.
Step 6: The next section is “Upload Screenplay file in a PDF format” your PDF file must be 5MB or below. If it is over, you can compress the file in Adobe. This is also where you opt-in to receive reader comments, there is a check box below if you would like to receive them and they are free.
Step 7: The “Competition Certification” is next, please read and review them before initialing. The “Refund Policy” is last, please read and review them as well.
Step 8: Double Check Info to ensure that everything is correct and then scroll on the actual form to show the submit button. (This will be at the bottom of the submit form and not the website page) Make sure your pop-up blockers are off in your browser to ensure that the pay window shows.
Common issues submitting online
We suggest you submit using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. There are known issues using Microsoft Internet Explorer and Apple Safari.
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If you’re having issues submitting payment via PayPal, please try disabling pop-ups in your browser. If this does not remedy the issue, please contact us at either screenplay@austinfilmfestival.com or 512-478-4795.
Your PayPal payment may take some time to go through. Please only submit your payment once.
The Survey section of our online form requires input. Each entrant has the option to select “Prefer not to answer”. This information is used to help us better understand our audience’s background.
Submitting By Mail
Return your signed, completed entry form, along with your entry fee and other required materials.
MAIL TO:
Screenplay Competition
Austin Film Festival
1801 Salina Street
Austin, TX 78702
Please include a self-addressed, stamped postcard for each submission if you would like acknowledgement of the receipt of your entry.
AFF Script Competition Rules
The following rules govern all screenplay submissions to the Austin Film Festival (“AFF” or the “Festival”)
AFF Script Competition FAQ
More Questions? Download our FAQ sheet below:
Still in need of assistance? The AFF Screenplay Department is happy to help!
For questions regarding submissions and special inquiries, please email our Screenplay Department Manager: Grace Donaldson – scriptdirector@austinfilmfestival.com or call at 512-478-4795.