Austin Film Festival’s Digital Series Competitions

Early Deadline: Mar 27, 2026
Regular Deadline: Apr 24, 2026
Late Deadline: May 27, 2026

The climate of storytelling is changing. Scripts are no longer bound to the confines of a feature length movie or 42 minute television episode. With the emergence of online content platforms, digital series, webisodes, and everything else you can find on the world wide web, barriers have been broken and the doors are wide open for new media and innovative formats. And with more opportunity comes more talent and more stories ready to be celebrated.

This competition accepts both filmed and written submissions in an effort to find talented voices who can adapt their vision to emerging digital platforms. AFF will select a winner in both the written and produced categories that display the strongest voice and greatest potential for establishing a digital series.

The winners of the Digital Series Competition will receive a $1000 cash prize, AFF’s bronze typewriter statue, and reimbursement for travel and lodging. Additionally, all filmed series finalists will screen publicly as part of the Festival.

2026 Digital Series Competitions Deadlines

Scripted Digital Series

Early Bird Deadline ($45): March 27
Regular Deadline ($55): April 24
Late Deadline ($65): May 27

Produced Digital Series

Early Bird Deadline ($50): March 27
Regular Deadline ($55): May 20
Late Deadline ($60): June 19
Extended Deadline ($65): July 1

Visit https://austinfilmfestival.com/about-aff-digital-series/ for more information and to submit.

For more information, visit https://austinfilmfestival.com/about-aff-digital-series/.

Call for entry posted February 20, 2026