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Austin Shorts Fest
Award Winners 2026
Award Winners 2026
Award Winners 2026
Congratulations to the deserving winners of our 12 awards at the 2026 Austin Shortsfest:
Best Film: Love, From Ellie by Chantelle James
Best Director: Gabriel Fontes (Lone Crew)
Audience Choice: Tough Shit by Kristin Booth
Best Narrative: Otilia by Ana Gonzales
Best Horror: Idle/Wild by Kaitlin Fontana
Best Comedy: Tough Shit by Kristin Booth
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Congratulations to the deserving winners of our 12 awards at the 2026 Austin Shortsfest:
Best Film: Love, From Ellie by Chantelle James
Best Director: Gabriel Fontes (Lone Crew)
Audience Choice: Tough Shit by Kristin Booth
Best Narrative: Otilia by Ana Gonzales
Best Horror: Idle/Wild by Kaitlin Fontana
Best Comedy: Tough Shit by Kristin Booth
Best Documentary: YAS KING! by Tina Marie Ivey
Best Local Film: Love, From Ellie by Chantelle James
Best International Film: Lone Crew by Gabriel Fontes
Best Music Video: The Four Silences by Lisa Kori
Impact Award: On One by Emmanuel Ibanez
Spirit Award: Free Pizza by MG Gillis-Gambrell
The Event
Award Winners 2026
Award Winners 2026
The second annual Austin Shortsfest, held August 15 - 16, 2026 at Eastside Cinema, brings together filmmakers and audiences for two full days of incredible storytelling. This is where unforgettable stories and breakthrough filmmakers collide.
The Legacy
Award Winners 2026
The Legacy
Austin Shortsfest was created as a sister event to Atlanta Shortsfest, one of the longest-running 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.
Austin Shorts Fest Venue
Eastside Cinema
Located in the heart of East Austin, Eastside Cinema is an independent movie theater showcasing the best in independent film, special events, and community programming. Featuring state-of-the-art projection, comfortable seating, and an intimate atmosphere, it's a premier destination for movie lovers in Austin. Proudly hosting Austin Shortsfest 2026, Eastside Cinema provides the perfect venue to discover outstanding short films from around the world.
Address: 1156 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702