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AFS Short Films Grant is sponsored by Austin Film Society. Supports Texas filmmakers with grants for production or post-production of short films under 40 minutes.
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AFS Grants Overview | Austin Film Society The 2026 AFS Grant for Feature Films and the Harrison McClure Endowed Film Fund are now closed. The application for the 2026 AFS Grant for Short Films will open on July 23, 2026.
Since its inception in 1996, the AFS Grant has awarded more than $3 million in cash grants and more than $340,000 in-kind goods and services to 570+ Texas filmmakers to date, creating life-changing opportunities for artists, many from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the film industry and working outside large industry centers.
In addition to grants for development, production, and post-production, we provide cash stipends to Texas filmmakers traveling to prestigious film festivals through our AFS Travel Grant program. The AFS Grant is highly competitive. Over the last five years, on average, 12% of applicants received funding per cycle.
Each project is reviewed by a different combination of statewide reviewers and a panel of nationally-recognized industry experts. Reviewers and panelists include film programmers, filmmakers, and industry professionals. If you have any questions regarding the grant, please email us at filmmakersupport@austinfilm.
org . Check out past grant recipients here . Austin Film Society’s Filmmaker Support team will host free webinars on Zoom to inform and answer questions about the 2026 AFS Grant for Feature Films.
AFS Grant for Feature Films Webinar #2 | May 12 at 6 PM Click the links below to watch recordings of the first two webinars: AFS Grant for Feature Films Webinar #1 | April 22, 2026 ( WATCH HERE ) AFS Grant: Harrison McClure Endowed Film Fund Webinar | April 23, 2026 ( WATCH HERE ) THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 AFS GRANT PARTNERS
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Filmmakers based in Texas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AFS Short Films Grant is funded by Austin Film Society. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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