The Pegasus Film Festival is open to youth filmmakers under the age of 19 from all across the world.
Our mission is to empower the next generation of filmmakers by providing resources, education, connections, and a platform for young artists to share their work. You can find out more about us at our website: PegasusFilmFestival.com
Join us June 5,6, and 7 in Dallas for the LARGEST STUDENT-LED film festival in the country!

Some of the events for the 2026 Pegasus Film Festival include:

• Networking Opportunities!
• Workshops and Panels!
• Script Readings + Screenwriting Event!
• Student Film Screenings!
• Red Carpet!
• Q+A Interviews with the filmmakers! (Broadcast LIVE!)
• Awards Ceremony!

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:
- Narrative Short Film
- Non Fiction Documentary Short Film
- Animated Short Film
- Experimental Short Film
- Screenplay
- Middle School Short Film
- International Short Film

Awards & Prizes

• FILMMAKER'S AGE: Submission is open to ALL STUDENTS UNDER 19 YEARS OLD. All others submitting will be disqualified. Fees will NOT be refunded.
• RUNTIME: Between 30 seconds and 8 minutes for films, including credits
• SCREENPLAYS: Must be under 10 pgs long.
• MULTIPLE FILMS CAN BE ENTERED! You're welcome to submit as many films as you'd like.
• INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS: If the film is originally recorded in a non-English language, please provide English subtitles to the film
• SUBMISSION FEES: If you are not able to afford the submission fees, please email grace@pegasusmediaproject.com
Awards will be selected by a panel of judges and industry professionals.
Win Prizes, Scholarships, Cash Gifts, and MORE!

Rules & Terms

It is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes including but not limited to screenings in conjunction with the Dallas Video Association and Pegasus Film Festival. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for public screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.

The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Pegasus Film Festival 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.

Submission fees are final. We cannot provide a refund.

If you submit a film under "International" or "Alumnus" and do not adhere to the guidelines, your film will not be considered.

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  • Johan Arias

    Such an amazing festival to meet other young film makers and watch their work on the big screens. An amazing opportunity for young film makers trying to make it into the film industry.

    June 2025
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  • Tonya Holloway

    This is an awesome festival for rising young filmmakers. Pegasus gives teens hands-on experience of not only having their work professionally screened but an opportunity to work behind the scenes of a festival. If your teen is interested in the film industry as a career, I highly recommend becoming apart of this festival.

    June 2024
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  • Mayra Estrada

    Great festival for meeting other filmmakers and seeing great films from young filmmakers.

    June 2023
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  • Asher Anantham

    Thank you for choosing my documentary "Two Americas"!

    June 2023
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  • Eleanor Murchison

    My teacher submitted my film last year and I ended up winning best middle school short. Definitely a fun experience!

    March 2023
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