Submit Your Film to the 2019 SXSW Film Festival – Late Deadline October 18

Calling all creatives – the SXSW Film Festival Late Deadline is October 18 at 11:59pm PT!

SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about for the premiere of their feature film, short, episodic, or VR/AR/MR project in front of press, industry, and smart, enthusiastic audiences.

We’re the only place in the world bringing together creative people from so many different industries, making the SXSW Film Festival an unparalleled experience at the forefront of discovery, creativity, and innovation.

Be sure to check out our Film Submissions page for more details about submitting your film to the 2019 SXSW Film Festival.

Take a look at our guides below to ensure your project is eligible to submit!

2019 SXSW Film Festival Guides

• Features
• Shorts
• Episodics
• Virtual Cinema
• Music Videos
• Title Design
• Texas High School Shorts
• Premiere Status and Eligibility
• Work-In-Progress Cuts

2019 SXSW Film Submission Deadlines

August 23, 2018: Early Deadline for Feature Films, Short Film, Virtual Cinema, Texas High School Short Films, Title Sequences, Episodics, and Music Videos.

September 20, 2018: Official Deadline for Feature Films, Short Films, Virtual Cinema, Texas High School Short Films, Title Sequences, Episodics, and Music Videos.

October 18, 2018: Late Deadline for Feature Films, Short Films, Virtual Cinema, Texas High School Short Films, Title Sequences, Episodics, and Music Videos.

December 13, 2018: Final Deadline for Texas High School Short Films and Title Sequences.

Explore our screening sections and take a look back at our 2018 Lineup. If you have any questions about the film festival or submitting your film, don't hesitate to email filmfest@sxsw.com.

2019 Application Fees and Deadlines

Join Us For SXSW 2019!

Registration and housing are now available for SXSW 2019. A Film Badge gets you primary access to all SXSW Film events including world premieres, roundtables, workshops, and parties. Film registrants also have primary access to Convergence events including the Comedy Festival and nine unique conference tracks, as well as secondary access to most Interactive and Music events.

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World Premiere of A Tuba to Cuba - Photo by Bob Johnson