Austin Action Fest & Market

Accepting submissions for Feature Narrative, Short Film narrative, and Standalone action sequences. All genres welcome.

Due to the number of submissions and limits on screening times, being accepted does NOT necessarily mean your project will have a live screening. Even if it is not screened theatrically, we may still include it in our online screenings for producers/distributors. If this is an issue, please send us a message directly in order to opt out.

Due to the fact that this is an artist funded project, we CANNOT OFFER WAIVER CODES, so please do not request a waiver. Part of filmmaking is fundraising, and that is also possible to do Internationally...

We require a file to exhibit. No DVDs, no links, ONLY FilmFreeway download or some other mov or mp4 file.

If the project is currently distributed it cannot have finished production more than 2 years ago in order to compete. If it does NOT have distribution yet, and is not publicly available that time is extended to 5 years ago. We can screen whatever is submitted, but released films can't compete.

No batch entries. Send in separate registration for each submission.

Austin Action Fest has no obligation (other than as stated in these rules or on our website) to disclose any of the following information: i) identities of screeners or judges; ii) notes, feedback, or information relating to the submitted project; and/or iii) details regarding the submission review or selection process.
explicitly disclaims any liability or responsibility for any comments, notes, or opinions expressed about a submission, whether by Austin Action Fest or by its volunteers.
Winners will be announced during the event. The judges’ decision is final.
Winners receiving cash prizes are solely responsible for payment of all applicable local, state, and federal taxes.
Austin Action Fest LLC is hereby granted the right to utilize footage and promotional materials supplied by the submitting agent from any film submitted, for exhibition at the Festival and for any other promotional purposes. If you do NOT want us to market your film screening please let us know via email. Otherwise we will share your trailer, poster and or any set stills on our social media to promote your screening. We will typically share your youtube link on sites that allow previews but may be forced to download and post natively on site like Instagram or LinkedIn. Let us know via email directly if you would like us to proceed differently.
All accepted filmmakers agree that the Austin Action Film Fest LLC may use footage from their projects in order to promote the festival, their film or Austin Action Fest LLC in general (to include the creation of promos and logos) via print, we, broadcast television and any other form of media.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Austin Action Fest, its vendors, sponsors and supporters from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

Films must be the original work of the applicants. If a film is based upon another person’s life or upon a book or other underlying work, applicant(s) must secure any necessary rights to make such adaptations. However, it is not necessary to submit the adaptation rights agreements to the Festival. Neither the Festival nor its jurists investigates or attests to the authenticity of an applicant’s statement of authorship or rights secured. By entering the competition, you are acknowledging that you have secured all necessary rights.

Applicants are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in the film, including but not limited to music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. AAF expressly disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations of the foregoing.

BY SUBMITTING THE MATERIAL, THE APPLICANT HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE AUSTIN ACTION FEST, ITS EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AFFILIATES FROM ANY LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBMISSION AND FROM ANY FEES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, THAT ANY OF THEM MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.