Austin Shortsfest
The second annual Austin ShortsFest, held August 15 - 16, 2026, brings together filmmakers and audiences for two full days of incredible storytelling. This is where unforgettable stories and breakthrough filmmakers collide. We’re looking for short films that hit hard, move fast, and leave a mark. Narrative. Animation. Comedy. Horror. Docu The second annual Austin ShortsFest, held August 15 - 16, 2026, brings together filmmakers and audiences for two full days of incredible storytelling. Documentary and more. If it runs under 30 minutes and has something to say - we want it. Austin Shortsfest was created as a sister event to Atlanta Shortsfest, one of the most respected short film festivals in the Southeast. Building on over two decades of experience, Austin Shortsfest brings the same focus on independent voices and high-quality short films to a new audience in Texas. Hyperreal Film Club is a time and a place for good folks to see good movies. In 2016, founders David, Jenni, and Tanner started popping up in dozens of Austin’s most iconic locations to bring you our fave entries in the world of cult, genre, arthouse, and independent cinema - always paired with.
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