The Austin Micro Film Festival is a seasonal event on the Film Festival Circuit that showcases short films under six minutes (6:00) in length. This event was founded by author and retired filmmaker Mikel Fair who worked on location in the Film and Television industry from 1999-2015. At this festival, international independent films of all genres screen in a fast paced "back to back" format projected in HD 1080p. International films from all over the world are eligible for submission, whether your film has screened at another festival or not. Featuring Action, Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Experimental, Music Videos, Horror Films and more, this diverse mix of Micro Films will surprise you in ways that are hard to explain, until you've experienced it for yourself. You'll be surprised at the creativity and production value that these brilliant filmmakers are able to pack into tiny little films that are six minutes or less. This event was previously listed at the Austin Micro Short Film Festival, but we have changed the name for 2021 and beyond.

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Awards & Prizes

28 Award Categories For Films And Videos

Best Action Film
Best Acting Performance
Best Animated Film
Best Cinematography
Best Comedy Film
Best Dark Comedy Film
Best Drama Film
Best Dark Drama Film
Best Director
Best Documentary Film
Best Editing
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Experimental Film
Best Experimental Music Video
Best Fantasy Film
Best Horror Film
Best Horror Comedy Film
Best International Director
Best International Film
Best Mockumentary Film
Best Music Video
Best Picture
Best Science Fiction Film
Best Series Episode
Best Texas Film
Best Texas Director
Most Original Concept

Rules & Terms

All films are eligible, regardless if they have distribution or not. All films are eligible even if they have been accepted to other film festivals. All films and videos are eligible, regardless of when or where they were produced. Even if your film or series episode is publicly available on YouTube or Vimeo, it is still eligible for submission.

The submission fee does not include an event ticket fee if selected. Submission fees and event ticket fees are separate. The cost of attending this event is $50 for the entire day. Every attendee must have a ticket. There are no filmmaker passes.

The judges read and rate scripts for this specific competition only. Submitting to this film festival does not affect the ownership or copyright your screenplay or teleplay.
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  • Bernard Levy

    Great experience! The networking opportunity provided was very valuable, as was the communication from the organizers. The inclusion of screenwriters and the score cards provided to the screenwriters is very much appreciated!

    September 2024
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  • Lauren Speeth

    What a wonderful, unforgettable, joyful experience to share the evening with the other filmmakers and brilliant hosts of Austin Micro Film Festival. We were so honored to be selected Best Documentary and receive finalist in editing as well. Many, many thanks. We will be sure to be back in Austin someday, and meanwhile wish you every success. XO - your friends at Elfenworks Productions

    September 2024
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  • Kaye Vassey

    Participating in this festival was an honor. Although I couldn't attend, the communication and hospitality were amazing. I will definitely be submitting more films in the future. Thank you!!

    September 2024
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  • Allen Jarmolinski

    This was an amazing festival to be part of! Excellent communication!

    September 2024
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  • Glenn Lissner

    Very happy to be a part of the fest. Uniquely transparent with scoring.

    September 2024
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