** 2025 7th Annual GTX FILM FESTIVAL **

Held in beautiful Georgetown, Texas, the GTX FILM Festival proudly promotes independent films, filmmakers and artists in our community, our state, abroad and across the United States.

GTX FILM's staff and judges are comprised of industry professionals, as well as members of our local creative community. As a whole, we are committed to the independent filmmaker, and to provide them an opportunity to share and showcase their hard work to a broad, diverse audience.

Georgetown, Texas is just 30 miles north of Austin, TX. While attending the festival, you can enjoy shopping, dining, music, and local hospitality on The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas - The Historic Georgetown Square.

Best Narrative Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Documentary Feature
Best Foreign Feature
Best Foreign Short
Best Student Feature
Best Student Short

2025 GTX FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSION RULES (All Categories):

**Films can be submitted in ONLY ONE of the following categories**

NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM SUBMISSIONS:

- Must be over 60 minutes or more.
- Filmmakers who reside in North America (United States and Canada) are eligible to submit.
- Films must be created in North America.
- Submitted films must be in English.

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NARRATIVE SHORT FILM SUBMISSIONS:

- Must be under 40 minutes or less.
- Filmmakers who reside in North America (United States and Canada) are eligible to submit.
- Films must be created in North America.
- Submitted films must be in English.

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DOCUMENTARY FEATURE SUBMISSIONS:

- Must be over 60 minutes or more.
- Filmmakers can reside anywhere in the world.
- Films can be created anywhere in the world.
- Submitted films must be in English or dubbed / subtitled in English.

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FOREIGN FEATURE/ FOREIGN SHORT SUBMISSIONS:

- Filmmakers who reside outside of North America (United States and Canada) are eligible to submit.
- Films must be created outside of North America (United States and Canada).
- Submitted films must be dubbed or subtitled in English for consideration.
- Foreign Feature: Must be over 60 minutes or more.
- Foreign Short: Must be under 40 minutes or less.

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STUDENT FEATURE / STUDENT SHORT SUBMISSIONS:

- Filmmakers who are age 25 and under, and enrolled in grade school, high school or college for the full 2024-25 academic year are eligible to submit.
- Student Feature: Must be over 60 minutes or more.
- Student Short: Must be under 40 minutes or less.

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ORIGINALITY AND PERMISSIONS:

1. We strongly encourage filmmakers to submit their film only after it is fully finished as we will judge each submission as a completed work, whether it is or not. Once a film is entered, we will not update the submission with a more recent cut. Should the film be accepted to play during the Festival, the filmmaker will have the opportunity to supply the Festival with their most recent version.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. GTX FF reserves the right to switch the entry category or otherwise assign a category to fit programming needs and interests, and films will not be penalized for the original submission selection.

2. All films must be submitted online through FilmFreeway.

3. All foreign Submissions must be dubbed or subtitled in English.

4. Once an entry payment has been received we cannot provide a refund. If a payment is disputed by an entrant for any reason, the entrant may be subject to any transaction fees or similar amounts incurred by GTX FF in connection with the dispute.
PLEASE NOTE: GTX Film Festival does NOT waive entry fees.

5. Online screeners and posters are mandatory and must be uploaded to FilmFreeway’s site.

SELECTED FILMS AND WINNERS:

1. GTX FF 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.

2. GTX FF explicitly disclaims any liability or responsibility for any comments, notes, or opinions expressed about a submission, whether by GTX FF or by its volunteers.

3. Selected films will be announced in July 2025. The judges’ decisions are final. You will be notified by a GTX FILM member via email.

4. Our film festival showcases its selected films both in-person and online. Most selected films will be screened during the film festival while some films will be screened online to accommodate and provide flexibility for viewers.

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  • Elnaz Nasehi

    We are so grateful to Beth, Ray, Charlene, and all of the GTX Festival jurors for honoring "Mishkin-Qalm" with the Best Foreign Documentary Award. It means so much to be acknowledged by our peers in the filmmaking craft from across the world!
    Amir attended on our behalf and shared that the festival was beautifully organized, with warm and welcoming hosts. It's such a meaningful way to support the filmmaking community, not only in Texas but globally.
    Thank you, GTX Festival, for this unforgettable experience!

    October 2024
  • Ian Charles Lister

    I couldn't have wished for a better festival for my first in-person attendance. The whole festival team were so welcoming and I had the opportunity to watch a fantastic selection of films and meet the great people involved with them. An award for my film "Lulu in Turin" was the cherry on the top of a wonderfully prepared and delightfully served cake. Thanks so much / Grazie mille!

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Ian, the entire team was so very thrilled to have you here! You were such a a gracious presence at our events. Please know you are welcome in Texas ANY time... And especially at GTX FILM!!!

  • We enjoyed our time viewing our film, “Kielia”. And what an honor to have received an AWARD at the festival. We’ve participated in several Film Festivals this year and would say that this was one of the highlights. Congratulations to the staff and organizers for making this event an incredible event.

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    We were thrilled to host Rusty and Ashley at our festival! Having the two lead actors leant a real Hollywood feel to our event. They were perfectly delightful to our audience and festival team!

  • mark petrasso

    What a wonderful festival! I thank the guys at GTX Film Festival for having screened and given an award to my short "Every Three Days". I didn't attend as I live in Italy, but communication was great and from photos on social media I gather that filmmakers were well catered for. Thanks again for the awesome "Best Foreign Short" award.

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    It was truly a pleasure to be able to screen Every Three Days and we were delighted when the judges selected it as a winner! Congratulations and keep up the great work!

  • My team had a great time screening their film at GTX. The festival team was so lovely and provided some great networking opportunities. 100% Recommend!

    October 2024
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    Response from festival:

    What wonderful representation by Raishma and Shrey at the festival..... they were definitely fan and festival favorites! Congratulations!!