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AVAFF Austin Veteran Arts Film Festival
Festival for films by veterans and military families.
Festival · Austin, Travis County · Central Texas
Categories
Veterans, military and their families and supporters
Prizes
Category awards; cash prizes possible but capped at $200 per category in 2026
Notable
| 2026 is billed as the 3rd annual film festival, part of the 8th annual Austin Veteran Arts Festival (AVAFEST) | ↗︎ |
| The 2nd annual film festival opened AVAFEST 2025 on October 17, 2025 at AFS Cinema | ↗︎ |
| The Austin Film Commission lists AVAFF for October 16–17, 2026, while FilmFreeway gives November 6, 2026 | ↗︎ |
| Fees $10–$45 across categories and deadlines (incl. member pricing) | ↗︎ |
Sources
- The AVAFEST Veteran/Military Film Festival AVAFEST / Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel
- AVAFEST Events 2025 AVAFEST / Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel
- The VSPChannel / AVAFEST Veteran Military Film Festival on FilmFreeway FilmFreeway
- Film & TV Festivals Austin Film Commission (Visit Austin)
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