The IMDb qualifying Red Brick Road Film Festival is pleased to announce its return to the picturesque downtown of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. The festival will once again utilize the city's famed red brick streets.
​Screenings will be held at the historic Royal Theater, renowned for its exceptional acoustics. The festival's central events, including the highly anticipated Red Carpet Wine Walk, exclusive meet-and-greets, Q&As, and back by popular demand karaoke night, along with other special activities that allow filmmakers to mix and mingle, all taking place at the beautiful Arts Council Building conveniently located within a few short blocks from the Theater.
​The festival will culminate with a formal awards ceremony, featuring both cash prizes and custom-designed trophies that allow you to take home a piece of Pauls Valley.

Awards & Prizes

Thanks to the following Sponsors we are able to offer these Cash Prize Categories:

Sponsored by First United Bank of Pauls Valley
$500 Best of Fest (Audience Favorite)

Sponsored by Humphrey Edwards Films
$300 Best Feature
$300 Best Short
$300 Best Documentary
$300 Best Oklahoma Made Short
$300 Best Indigenous Short

Sponsored by The City of Pauls Valley
$100 Best Feature Script
$100 Best Short Script
$100 Best Episodic Script

Sponsored by Film in Oklahoma
$100 Best Student Film

The Red Brick Road Film Festival will also present trophies for winners of each of the following categories:
Best Feature
Best Feature Director
Best Feature Cinematography
Best Feature Actor
Best Feature Actress
Best Feature Supporting Actor
Best Feature Supporting Actress

Best Documentary
Best Documentary Director
Best Documentary Cinematography

Best Okie Short
Best Okie Short Director
Best Okie Short Cinematography
Best Okie Short Actor
Best Okie Short Actress
Best Okie Short Supporting Actor
Best Okie Short Supporting Actress

Best Indigenous Short
Best Indigenous Short Director
Best Indigenous Short Cinematography
Best Indigenous Short Actor
Best Indigenous Short Actress
Best Indigenous Short Supporting Actor
Best Indigenous Short Supporting Actress

Best World Wide Short
Best World Wide Short Director
Best World Wide Short Cinematography
Best World Wide Short Actor
Best World Wide Short Actress
Best World Wide Short Supporting Actor
Best World Wide Short Supporting Actress

Best Student Film
Best Student Film Director
Best Student Film Cinematography
Best Student Film Actor
Best Student Film Actress
Best Student Film Supporting Actor
Best Student Film Supporting Actress

Best Music Video

Best Animation

Best Feature Screenplay
Best Short Screenplay
Best Episodic Screenplay

Rules & Terms

-All submissions must have been completed after Jan 1st, 2022.
-We do not require a premiere status.
-Submissions (except Music Videos) MUST NOT be available to the public through youtube, vimeo or other streaming services.
-Any foreign language films must submit with English subtitles.
-You are providing Red Brick Road Film Festival a nonexclusive limited license to use segments of your film (including trailers/film posters/press kits/teasers) for promotional purposes.
-Entry fees are non-refundable.
-Judging decisions are final.
-Entrants confirm and warrant that they have the required legal authority to use all music, images, and content in the entry submitted
- Works in progress will be accepted, but will be judged on what is submitted.
-Submitting your work signifies you wish to be a selection at our festival. If you are an official selection and choose to withdraw from the festival, you MUST do so by September 1st, 2026. Otherwise, we cannot honor your request.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
- Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations.
- AI generated films
- Pornography.
- We do not accept excerpts/scenes from films: you must submit the entire film.

We will not refund submission fees if your video breaks these rules or becomes ineligible.

AWARDS:
All winners that are not present must contact the festival to direct how they want their trophy and cash prizes (if available) sent to them ( shipping and handling fees will be apply to mail trophies). You will have up to 90 days after the festival has ended to submit your request.
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  • Luke and Martha Van Garza

    Many thanks to Red Brick Road for screening our short film, SOUS VIDE. Pauls Valley is a hidden gem of a place, and we enjoyed the reception our film received and the fabulous Q&A afterwards.

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    We enjoyed screening Sous Vide and it was a pleasure getting to meet you both.

  • Ryker Sixkiller

    The Anonymous team and I had a great time at Red Brick Road Film Fest and hope to be back next year!

    November 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations again on the wins and we hope to see you next year.

  • Rutanya Alda

    thank you very much so honored to be a part of this festival. thank you for your best actress award for Land of the Mustaches xo

    October 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Your performance was outstanding and everyone enjoyed Land of the Mustaches.

  • Igor Aleksov

    A truly filmmakers festival with authentic character. Wonderfully organized. Great venues. Incredible energy. Brilliant, kind and welcoming atmosphere. Warm and embracing. Excellent program selection. Fantastic panels. All in All a STELLAR experience from beginning to end. Absolutely worth your time and soul. Looking forward to be back.

    October 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, we are happy to hear you enjoyed the festival, looking forward to seeing you next year.

  • Kelly Wilson

    I enjoyed every bit of this festival. The films were fantastic, and I had time to network with many of the filmmakers from the area. Can't wait until next year!

    October 2025
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    Response from festival:

    We are pleased to hear you were able to take advantage of the networking opportunity and we are excited to see the great films you have coming up in the future.