APL Film Festival

A free short film festival run by the Austin Public Library's Spicewood Springs branch in northwest Austin. The library takes short films from Texas community members of any age or skill level, whether new or recently made, and screens the selected films publicly at the branch, where the audience votes for a favorite; the winner gets a certificate and library merchandise. The library points entrants to its filmmaking books, streaming services and the Central Library's Innovation Lab for editing. The second annual edition is set for March 20, 2027. Free submissions on FilmFreeway close October 31, 2026, with notifications by January 5, 2027.

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