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Lost River Film Fest
San Marcos-area independent film and music festival.
Festival · San Marcos, Hays County · Central Texas
48 films and shows shot in San Marcos · Records: Wikidata ↗︎
Deadlines
| Deadline | Date | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended | Dec 1, 2026 | ↗︎ |
Categories
Feature Narrative
Feature Non-Fiction Documentary
Short Non-Fiction Documentary
Short Narrative
Music Video
Feature Non-Fiction Documentary
Short Non-Fiction Documentary
Short Narrative
Music Video
Prizes
No awards by design; selection and laurels only
Notable
| 2027 is billed as the festival's tenth year | ↗︎ |
| Named for San Marcos's fictional name in the 1978 locally shot horror film Piranha | ↗︎ |
| 2026 edition ran February 5–8 at the Price Center and Texas State University's film school | ↗︎ |
| Fees $13.50–$45 across categories and deadlines (incl. member pricing) | ↗︎ |
| The Austin Film Commission lists programming reaching Lockhart and Seguin | ↗︎ |
Sources
- Lost River Film Fest San Marcos Cinema Club
- Lost River Film Fest on FilmFreeway FilmFreeway
- Film & TV Festivals Austin Film Commission (Visit Austin)
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