SUBMIT YOUR FILM
The Hill Country Film Festival accepts shorts (recommended <30 minutes) and feature films (recommended between 90 – 120 minutes). Submit films in the following categories: narrative (feature and short), documentary (feature and short) and student short films.
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2024 SUBMISSIONS WILL CLOSE MARCH 18
2024 SUBMISSION DEADLINES
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Early-bird – November 1, 2023
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Regular – February1, 2024
Late – March 1, 2024
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Extended – March 18, 2024
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Announcement Date – April 25 , 2024
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FESTIVAL AWARDS
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The Hill Country Film Festival recognizes exceptional filmmaking in ten categories.
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*Cash prizes will be given to winners of the festival’s Cinema Dulce – Best of Fest ($1,500) and Best Texas Film ($1,000) awards sponsored by Texas’ premier boutique winery Pedernales Cellars.
Pedernales Cellars has a long-standing commitment of supporting the development of regional arts organizations, especially those with a strong educational mission. Through these awards, Pedernales Cellars looks to extend its support to include excellence in independent filmmaking for the benefit of the Texas Hill country community and beyond.
Best Documentary
Best Student Short Film
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Cinema Dulce – Best of Fest*
Audience Choice Award
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Texas Film*