Thru the Lens Film Festival is a film festival for directors, actors/actress, writers, producers, anyone who loves the art of cinema. TTLFF will focus on the narratives and performances that makes these films art and cinema. There will be two event panels between the screenings; Director's Circle & Actors/Actress Circle where for 30 minutes directors and actors can talk and discuss cinema.

Five categories with five short films in each category. 25 short films in all.
- Ya'll Texans
- Narrative
- Women Voices
- Horror
- Comedy

There will be Q&A after each category screening, this is the moment for "YOU" to discuss your film your art. We want to hear about your film straight from you. There will be a step & repeat film festival banner for a photo-op. And Awards ceremony after all film screenings winner of each category will receive certificate

Awards & Prizes

After your film is selected you will be featured on our social media pages and you will receive three filmmaker badges when you attend the festival. If you RSPV that you will be attending the event you will have a personal TTLFF badge with your photo on the badge. You will have to submit an image of yourself for us to include it on the badge.

There will be an award ceremony after all screenings to each five categories;
- Ya'll Texans
- Narrative
- Women Voices
- Horror
- Comedy

Each short film category will receive an award certificate.

Rules & Terms

* All films must be submitted in English or with English subtitles (if in a different language).
* All short films must not exceed 30 minutes.
* By submitting to TTLFF, you give us consent and right to screen your film in front of a live audiences.
* We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions.
* All submissions are not refundable.
* Final versions only, no trailers, or rough cuts submissions. Final cuts only.
* Films with Artistic-nudity, Obscenity, Profanity, and Violent tone are accepted.