The Grand Prairie Arts Council presents PrairieFest 2025 at the historic Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie, TX. Following the resounding success of our previous PrairieFest Film Showcase, we're excited to bring you another amazing event! Our film festival is open to filmmakers from all over the world. Selected films will be showcased on a state-of-the-art projection system on a full-size movie screen at our live event on August 30, 2025.
Our goal is to promote the work of independent filmmakers and offer a platform to showcase their work to a large audience. We are seeking innovative filmmakers of all experience levels and short films of all genres. Whether you create narrative films, documentaries, situation comedies, action films, romantic comedies, thrillers, or dramas, there’s a place for you in our festival. Join us for the PrairieFest Film Showcase.
We are now accepting submissions!
The Grand Prairie Arts Council (GPAC) was incorporated in 1979 to produce, promote and support the visual and performing arts in Grand Prairie, TX. GPAC is an independent, non-profit cultural arts organization with 60% of our funding coming from memberships, donations and grants. We are proud to say that the Arts Council serves thousands of patrons from throughout the North Texas area each year.
Entry Categories:
Best Drama Short
Best Comedy Short
Best Horror Short
Best Animated Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Student Short
Best TV/Web Series Pilot
Additional honors to be awarded from among all entries:
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Best Actor/Actress
Best Special Effects
Best Soundtrack
Best Cinematography
Best Original Song
Best Original Story
Young Filmmaker Award