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AAAFF 2021 Early Bird submissions now open!


Submissions for the 2021 Austin Asian American Film Festival are now open! We’re accepting entries for Narrative Features, Narrative Shorts, Documentary Features, and Documentary Shorts. Short film submissions are eligible for our $250 Jury Awards and films submitted by January 20th will receive our discounted Early Bird rate. Submit today!

To submit a film and for more information on rules and eligibility, visit https://filmfreeway.com/aaaff.

Submission fees for Narrative Features (60 minutes or longer) and Documentary Features (45 minutes or longer):

Early Bird Deadline

  • Standard: $35

  • Student: $25

Regular Deadline

  • Standard: $40

  • Student: $30

Submission fees for Narrative Shorts (45 minutes or shorter) and Documentary Shorts (45 minutes or shorter):

Early Bird Deadline

  • Standard: $20

  • Student: $15

Regular Deadline

  • Standard: $25

  • Student: $20