The Austin Film Society is now accepting applications for the 2026 AFS Grant for Short Films. The AFS Grant makes annual grants to film and video artists in the state of Texas whose work shows promise, skill, and creativity. This is an opportunity for Texas filmmakers to receive up to $10,000 in film funds, as well as in-kind production rental support in the form of a multi-day camera package or post-production support in the form of a professional color grade to festival deliverables. For this cycle, we are accepting applications for short-length narrative and documentary film projects (under 40 minutes). We will open a cycle for feature films in the spring.