Austin Under the Stars Film Festival is a celebration of independent film and storytelling. We are dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best of both emerging and established filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world.
All films and screenplays are carefully reviewed by a panel of 12 international judges. The best of the best are then selected and invited to the screening, filmmaker Q&A, award ceremony, and red carpet cocktail mixer. Awards are presented to the top-rated films following the screening, and the filmmakers and screenwriters are invited to stay for a Q&A. Join us and celebrate the power of film and storytelling
Awards are presented to the following categories:
Best Overall Screenplay (Short)
Best Narrative Screenplay (Short)
Best Comedy Screenplay (Short)
Best Horror Screenplay (Short)
Best Overall Screenplay (Feature)
Best Narrative Screenplay (Feature)
Best Comedy Screenplay (Feature)
Best Horror Screenplay (Feature)
Best Feature
Best Narrative
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Music Video
Best Animation
Best Documentary
Best Student Feature
Best Student Short
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Ensemble
Best Writer
Best Score
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Most Original Concept
Best Texas Film
Keep Austin Weird
M. Night Shyamalan (Best Twist)
Audience Choice
Wonder Woman (Outstanding Female Filmmaker)
Superstar (Best Film)