We are looking for the best short films from around the world in a variety of genres! This year's festival will be held October 25th in the historic Palace Theatre in downtown Seguin, Texas as part of the city's annual Pecan Fest!

We'll recognize the top film in each category - plus the Bronze, Silver, and Golden Pecan awards for overall winners!

Short Films must be 40 minutes or less.

Short Short Category must be 5 minutes or less - music videos are accepted in this category. Films may be entered in more than one category, but separate fees must be paid.

If you have a film longer than 40 minutes that was made in Texas - please contact us for a special opportunity!

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  • Manuel Navarro

    It was a great event! Garden Valley was honored to be apart of Seguin film festival. It was an honor to have our film screened at this event... so nostalgic.

    November 2025
  • Robb S Garcia

    Although I wasn’t able to attend the Seguin Film and Arts Festival in person, my experience with the festival was outstanding. Communication was excellent, and the team was professional, kind, and genuinely supportive of independent filmmakers.
    Friends who attended and had their films screened told me how welcoming and well-organized the entire event was — from the venues to the staff and volunteers. It’s clear that this festival truly values filmmakers and the stories they share.
    I’m honored that two films I'm associated with were selected to screen at this festival. The first, Transmute is a short horror film I wrote, produced, and shot. It was directed by my good friend and frequent collaborator, Valerie Garza. This film marks her directorial debut. The second film screened is Rooted In Legacy: The Arboretum San Antonio Journey which was recognized with Best Documentary and the Bronze Pecan Award. That was truly an honor. I sincerely hope to attend next year — even if I don’t have a film screening. Highly recommend submitting to this wonderful Texas festival!

    October 2025
  • Takeshi Kinugasa

    Our entire team is truly honored to have been able to participate in the film festival. We wish the festival continued growth and success.

    November 2024
  • Love a local festival that shows films for free.

    November 2023
  • Thanks for selecting my project 'Checked Bags' for this years festival. Great communication and I only wish I was able to attend!

    November 2023