Austin Indie Fest

An independent film festival in Austin aimed at newer filmmakers who are not yet aiming at larger festivals. It accepts features, shorts, documentaries, series, music videos and student work, and gives awards by genre and in Texas, international, veterans, women, high school, university and self-taught categories. It also asks for filmmakers' worst work, with prizes such as So Bad It's Good and Cult Classic, and has devoted a Sunday program to films by women. The festival uses a hybrid format of online screenings and in-person events. Its 2026 edition has wrapped, with 34 award categories posted, and no 2027 dates, deadlines or venue had been announced as of October 18, 2026.

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