The Glen Rose Neo·Relix Festival proudly enters its seventh year as one of Texas’ most distinctive cultural gatherings—a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the timeless art of storytelling.

What sets Neo·Relix apart is its guiding theme: the dialogue between “Neo” (the new) and “Relix” (the old)—a conversation about time, memory, heritage, and the future. We welcome submissions from across the globe that engage with this theme in fresh and imaginative ways. Whether through cinema, visual art, performance, music, or mixed media, the festival seeks works that bridge past and present, challenging audiences to see the old in the new and the new in the old.

Above all, Neo·Relix is about connection and experience. We value stories that are entertaining, thought-provoking, inspiring, educational, enjoyable, or just plain fun. What matters most is your passion to share your story and the unique perspective you bring to the global conversation of art and time.

Each year, Glen Rose—a town known for its rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant community—transforms into a creative hub where artists and audiences gather for screenings, exhibitions, panels, live performances, and interactive events. From intimate conversations with filmmakers and artists to lively celebrations that carry late into the Texas night, the festival offers an atmosphere of discovery and exchange unlike any other.

Now entering its seventh edition, the Glen Rose Neo·Relix Festival continues to expand its reach, welcoming an ever-growing community of creators and audiences who believe in the power of stories—whether new, old, or timeless—to shape the way we see the world.

The RELLIES Awards

The Glen Rose Neo·Relix Festival (GRNRFF) honors its winners with the Rellie—a one-of-a-kind award handcrafted from Texas stone. Pound-for-pound, the Rellie is the heaviest award in Texas, symbolizing strength, creativity, and the festival’s theme of bridging new and old.

Award Categories

Best Narrative Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Short Film
Best Music Video / Performance Film
Best Experimental / Avant-Garde Work
Best Visual Art / Multimedia Installation
Audience Choice Award

The jury may also present Special Mentions for achievements in areas such as performance, sound, or emerging talent.

Winners don’t just take home a trophy—they carry a true Texas relic that lasts a lifetime.

Films must be submitted through FilmFreeway.com, accessible through our website GRNRFF.org - all length films are considered, just so long as they are the best you've got. Selected films will be notified by email after the submission deadline, and final versions of films - if not already submitted - must be received by then.

Submitting your film you agree that we may select it for screening and awards consideration at the 2026 GRNRFF and clips from any film selected may be sampled to help promote the festival.