Austin Arthouse Film Festival is excited to announce that our 5th year will be expanding to include pop-up screenings in cities across the US in addition to our official virtual showcase December 26-31, 2022. To embrace this expansion, we've changed our name to THE ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL!
Spotlighting work from filmmakers across the world who defy conventions, champion art and challenge audience expectations through a vibrant and engaging festival.
Over $4,000 in cash prizes for 15+ awards.
Awards change yearly to accommodate and celebrate the unique films we screen. Our awards for Year 4 included:
Antonioni Award - Best Style
Argento Award - Best Cinematography
Aronofsky Award - Best Psychological Thriller
Buñuel Award - Best Concept
Cassavetes Award - Best Male Performance
Coppola Award - Best Love Story
Deren Award - Dreamiest Film
Eisenstein Award - Best Editing
Fellini Award - Best Art Direction
Godard Award - Best Social Commentary
Gondry Award - Best Surrealist Film
Jodorowsky Award - Best Spiritual Film
Kaufman Award - Best Absurdist Film
Kubrick Award - Best Director
Linklater Award - Best Writing
Lynch Award - Best Arthouse Film
Rowlands Award - Best Female Performance
Svankmajer Award - Best Animation
Audience Favorite Award
We are thrilled to announce that Year 5 will also include cash prizes!