2026 AFS Grant for Feature Films (Discontinued)

About this program (historical reference)

Historical funding: Up to $20,000

Prior eligibility: Filmmakers residing in Texas.

2026 AFS Grant for Feature Films is a grant from the Austin Film Society that funds Texas-based filmmakers with up to $20,000 in cash for pre-production, production, or post-production of feature-length films. In addition to cash awards, applicants may receive in-kind support including camera and lighting packages, DCP creation, and color and conform finishing services. Special sub-awards include the $15,000 New Texas Voices Award for first-feature filmmakers with underrepresented perspectives, and up to $30,000 through the North Texas Pioneer Film Award. The 2026 cycle is closed; applications reopen in spring 2027. Eligible applicants must reside in Texas.

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AFS Travel Grant is sponsored by Austin Film Society. The AFS Travel Grant provides financial assistance to Texas-based filmmakers accepted into competitive film festivals worldwide. While not directly for studio operations, a small film studio whose productions are being showcased at festivals could utilize this grant to support the travel costs of its filmmakers, promoting their work and the studio's projects.

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Austin Film Society AFS Grant is a grant from the Austin Film Society that funds emerging film and video artists based in Texas. The program offers multiple annual grants including up to $10,000 cash for short films, up to $15,000 for feature films in production, a $30,000 North Texas Pioneer Film Award for Dallas-Fort Worth filmmakers, and a $10,000 New Texas Voices Award for underrepresented filmmakers on their first feature. Additional in-kind awards include camera packages, color and conform services, and DCP creation. Since 1996, AFS has awarded over $1.97 million to more than 500 Texas film projects.

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