Hyperreal Film Club is a non-profit in Austin, Texas for filmmakers and film fans. Since 2016, we have shown hundreds of films in venues all over town, each accompanied by a local short film, music video, or video art piece.

In September 2024, we opened our own ~60-seat screening space at 3rd and Chicon in downtown East Austin. We're thrilled to have more opportunities than ever to screen incredible locally-made films!

Currently, we are soliciting narrative and documentary short films, animated shorts, music videos, and narrative-leaning video art pieces 15 minutes or less in runtime for our first July 2026 short film showcase in our clubhouse and screening space. Work over 15 minutes will be accepted through this call, but we have a lot fewer spots for these films so keep that in mind as you're submitting!

We're in search of the best short films Texas has to offer for this season.

Awards & Prizes

Selected films and filmmakers will be featured in dedicated social posts and on all promotional materials for the event.

Filmmakers will be given one guest spot to the event (for you and one guest).

At least one representative of the film will need to attend the event to introduce their film!

Accepted films will receive a laurel naming their film as an Official Selection of Hyperreal Film Club.

Rules & Terms

We prioritize films by Texas-based filmmakers. We occasionally select films from non-Texas filmmakers if schedules are worked out in advance; a representative of the film production must be able to attend the event in Austin, Texas.

Films less than 15 minutes in length will receive priority. Films over 15 minutes will be programmed occasionally, depending on other event factors.

NO Films will be accepted that have utilized AI.

By submitting a short film for consideration, you acknowledge that your short may be preliminarily selected for short film showcase in July 2026. We will reach out and coordinate with accepted filmmakers prior to booking to ensure your availability to attend the event in person.
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  • Matthew Thornton

    This is an amazing way for filmmakers to not only show their film in an awesome local venue, but also for them to get a chance to connect with a local film community. I'll certainly submit any short film I make to Hyperreal, but more than that, the wife and I are going to start doing date nights there. It's a wonderful space and the people are way cool. Thanks, Hyperreal!

    May 2025
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  • Anna Schatte

    Hyperreal is the future of cinema! Community driven, film-loving crowds, and well curated and paired shorts and features. We had a great experience at our sold-out screening and Hyperreal did a great job helping us promote our short leading up to the event. One of the best screenings ever!! Thanks to Colin, Alejandra, and the whole team for giving us an opportunity to share our work!

    May 2025
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  • Daniel Fabelo

    So grateful to Hypperreal and the team for showing our short film El Gato Feo at the famous Paramount Theatre in Austin. They team is awesome, communicate well and they have a positive energy. Great for Texas filmmakers!

    September 2024
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  • Zoe Dahmen

    Excellent organization, and great people! Hyperreal is unique in that your short film screens alone in front of a feature. The turnout was great, and it was fun to get a chance to screen my short outside of a shorts block, definitely a unique and rewarding experience! Their programming is also thoughtful so that your film is paired with a feature that feels thematically appropriate.

    September 2024
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  • Matt Sherwood

    thoughtfully organized with a great audience that knows and loves film!

    November 2023
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