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CEN-TEX FILM FEST (1)

CEN-TEX FILM FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE

Dates limites

20 févr. 2026
Appel à Inscriptions

01 juin 2026
Date limite précoce

15 juil. 2026
Date limite standard

15 août 2026
Date limite retardée

05 sept. 2026
Date limite étundue

2
mois

05 sept. 2026
Date de notification

03 oct. 2026
03 oct. 2026

Adresse

2809 Oakmark Dr, 76513, BELTON, Texas, United States

Description du Festival

Festival d court métrage 59'<

Festival de long métrage >61' 180'<

Projets de texte

Exigences du Festival

Festival de cinéma

Fiction

Documentaire

Animation

Fantastique

Terreur

Experimental

Music Video

Autres

Tous les genres

Tous les thèmes

A des frais d’inscription

Festival International

Lieu physique et en ligne

janvier 2023

Pays de production: Tout

Pays de tournage: Tout

Nationalités des directeurs: Tout

Premiers Films

Projets scolaires

Courts-métrages 59'<

Long-métrage >61' 180'<

Outils d'IA

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Description du Festival (Edition: 1)

Début du Festival: 03 octobre 2026 Fin du Festival: 03 octobre 2026

The Cen-Tex Film Festival is a fully in person and online experience — designed to maximize access, education, and filmmaker growth without geographic barriers. As a sister festival to the Austin Action Fest & Market, it shares many of it's qualities but with a wider range of acceptable subject matter and a more diverse educational focus.

Inspired by the pioneer energy of Texas, Cen-Tex combines curated film programming with practical training sessions for creators at every level. This is not just a streaming showcase. It is a filmmaker development event.

We welcome films of all genres and all voices. While we celebrate bold, genre-forward storytelling — action, horror, thriller, sci-fi, western — powerful filmmaking always comes first. If your project is good, submit!

If your film connects, it belongs here.

At Cen-Tex, the training experience is built around real working professionals from across the filmmaking spectrum. Throughout the event, you’ll hear from independent filmmakers, directors, acting coaches, camera operators, stunt professionals, and other industry voices who bring practical insight from active sets and real-world production.

Sessions are designed to be approachable, encouraging, and grounded in experience — whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft. In addition, sales agents and distributors will be viewing selected films during and after the festival, creating meaningful visibility for projects beyond the screening window. Cen-Tex is about connection, growth, and opening doors.

Prix et qualifications

Short Film 1 - 10
Short Film 10 - 20
Short Film 20 - 59
Feature Film
Best Documentary Film
AI-Generated Film
TV Pilot
Feature Script
Short Script - Under 60 pages
Audio Only Narrative Project
Best Digital Pitch
Best First-Time Filmmaker/Student Filmmaker
Best Experimental / Art Film
Best Veteran Filmmaker / Military Story

Règlement

1. General Eligibility

The Cen-Tex Film Festival is open to filmmakers worldwide.

All genres are accepted.
1. General Eligibility

The Cen-Tex Film Festival is open to filmmakers worldwide.

All genres are accepted.

Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023.

Films may have screened at other festivals.

Films that are publicly available online (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) are eligible but may be considered lower priority.

2. Categories

Films may qualify for multiple award categories but must select the primary category during submission.

3. Submission Guidelines

Screeners must be accessible via secure online link.

Rough cuts and works-in-progress are accepted, but final versions must be delivered before the festival screening window.

Non-English films must include English subtitles.

Submission fees are non-refundable.

4. Selection Process

All films are reviewed by the programming team.

Official Selections will be notified via Festhome.

Programming decisions are final.

Cen-Tex does not provide screening feedback.

5. Online Screening Format

Selected films agree to:

Provide a high-quality digital screening file.

Grant the festival non-exclusive streaming rights for the official festival window only.

Participate in optional live or recorded virtual Q&A sessions.

Films will only be available during the official online festival dates and will not remain hosted after the event concludes.

6. Rights & Permissions

By submitting, the filmmaker confirms:

They hold all necessary rights for music, images, performances, and content.

The festival may use trailers, stills, and brief clips (under 60 seconds) for promotional purposes.

The festival is not responsible for copyright violations.

7. Awards

Awards may include:

Best Feature

Best Short

Best Texas Film

Best Genre Film

Best Student Film

Audience Award

Award decisions are final.

8. Nonprofit Status

Cen-Tex Film Festival will operate as a nonprofit organization dedicated to filmmaker education and community development. Submission fees support operational costs, programming, and educational initiatives.

9. Liability

Cen-Tex Film Festival is not responsible for:

Technical streaming interruptions beyond reasonable control

Unauthorized duplication by third parties

Incorrect information provided by submitters

10. Agreement

By submitting to Cen-Tex Film Festival, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to all Rules & Terms outlined above.

Shorts 1 - 10 Minutes

Court-métrages 10'<

Frais

-8%

PRO 33%

Tôt 25$ 23$ 16.75$ 01 juin 26

Standard 35$ 32.2$ 23.45$ 15 juil. 26

Retard 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 15 août 26

Étendu 55$ 50.6$ 36.85$ 05 sept. 26

Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription

Date limite d’inscriptions
05 sept. 26

Économisez
11.55$

Inscrire

Short. Sharp. Unforgettable. The 1–10 Minute Short Film category celebrates tightly crafted stories that make a strong impact in a compact runtime. We’re looking for films that move with purpose — clear vision, confident execution, and storytelling that lands without wasting a frame. All genres are welcome. Whether dramatic, comedic, experimental, or genre-driven, if your short delivers a complete and compelling experience in under ten minutes, this is where it belongs. Make it count.

Feature Film

Long-métrages >60' 180'<

Frais

-8%

PRO 33%

Tôt 55$ 50.6$ 36.85$ 01 juin 26

Standard 60$ 55.2$ 40.2$ 15 juil. 26

Retard 70$ 64.4$ 46.9$ 15 août 26

Étendu 80$ 73.6$ 53.6$ 05 sept. 26

Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription

Date limite d’inscriptions
05 sept. 26

Économisez
19.8$

Inscrire

Go big. Tell the full story. The Feature Film category celebrates long-form storytelling with the scope, depth, and ambition to carry an audience from beginning to end. We welcome narrative features of all genres — from grounded dramas to bold, genre-driven work — that demonstrate strong vision, confident execution, and sustained engagement. We’re looking for films that commit to their world, develop compelling characters, and deliver a complete cinematic experience. If your story was built for the long haul, this is its stage.

Short Scripts

Script / Pitch 59p<

Frais

-8%

PRO 33%

Tôt 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 01 juin 26

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 15 juil. 26

Retard 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 15 août 26

Étendu 60$ 55.2$ 40.2$ 05 sept. 26

Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription

Date limite d’inscriptions
05 sept. 26

Économisez
13.2$

Inscrire

The Short Script category highlights tightly crafted screenplays that deliver strong characters, sharp dialogue, and powerful storytelling in a compact format. We’re looking for scripts that move quickly, land confidently, and feel ready for production.

Feature Scripts

Script / Pitch >60p

Frais

-8%

PRO 33%

Tôt 55$ 50.6$ 36.85$ 01 juin 26

Standard 65$ 59.8$ 43.55$ 15 juil. 26

Retard 75$ 69$ 50.25$ 15 août 26

Étendu 80$ 73.6$ 53.6$ 05 sept. 26

Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription

Date limite d’inscriptions
05 sept. 26

Économisez
21.45$

Inscrire

The Feature Script category celebrates bold, compelling screenplays across all genres. We’re looking for strong structure, memorable characters, sharp dialogue, and stories that demand to be produced. Whether your script is an intimate indie drama or a high-concept genre piece, if it’s ready to be taken seriously, we want to read it.

Shorts 11 - 20 Minutes

Court-métrages >11' 20'<

Frais

-8%

PRO 33%

Tôt 25$ 23$ 16.75$ 01 juin 26

Standard 35$ 32.2$ 23.45$ 15 juil. 26

Retard 45$ 41.4$ 30.15$ 15 août 26

Étendu 55$ 50.6$ 36.85$ 05 sept. 26

Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription

Date limite d’inscriptions
05 sept. 26

Économisez
11.55$

Inscrire

Room to breathe. Built to resonate. The 10–20 Minute Short Film category recognizes longer-form shorts that take the time to build character, deepen tension, and deliver a fully realized story. We’re looking for confident storytelling, strong pacing, and films that justify every minute on screen. All genres are welcome. Whether intimate drama, elevated genre, documentary-style narrative, or bold experimental work, this category is for filmmakers ready to expand beyond micro-shorts while maintaining focus and impact. Tell the story that needs more than ten minutes — and make it unforgettable. If your short is built to grab attention and leave a lasting impression, this is where it belongs.

Shorts 21 - 59

Court-métrages >21' 59'<

Frais

-8%

PRO 33%

Tôt 35$ 32.2$ 23.45$ 01 juin 26

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 15 juil. 26

Retard 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 15 août 26

Étendu 60$ 55.2$ 40.2$ 05 sept. 26

Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription

Date limite d’inscriptions
05 sept. 26

Économisez
13.2$

Inscrire

Not quite a short. Not yet a feature. The 20–59 Minute category is dedicated to films that live in the space between — projects with the scope to develop layered characters and sustained tension while maintaining the precision of shorter-form storytelling. We’re looking for strong narrative control, purposeful pacing, and films that fully justify their runtime. All genres are welcome, from character-driven dramas to bold genre pieces and inventive documentaries. If your story needs more room to unfold — but still demands momentum — this is where it belongs.

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