South Texas International Film Festival

06/10/2026

🎬THANK YOU, FILMMAKERS!🌎

The South Texas International Film Festival would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every filmmaker who submitted their work for STXIFF 2026!

This year, we received submissions from around the globe, representing countries across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. We are honored that so many talented storytellers chose to share their creativity, passion, and vision with our festival.

From the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil to Spain, Italy, Japan, Thailand, South Africa, and beyond, your films help make STXIFF a truly international celebration of cinema.

We are grateful for the opportunity to review your incredible work and look forward to showcasing outstanding films during the South Texas International Film Festival, September 10–12, 2026.

Thank you for being part of the STXIFF community and helping us bring diverse stories from around the world to South Texas.

🎥✨ See you at STXIFF 2026!

05/15/2026

🚨🎬 FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT! 🎬🚨
📅 Submission Deadline: TONIGHT, Friday, May 15th
📢 Films must be submitted by 11:59pm CT to be considered under the Late Submission Deadline. Entries received after this date will not be accepted!Today is your LAST chance to submit to the STXIFF Film Festival through FilmFreeway! After today, submissions will officially close and no late entries will be accepted. If you’ve been thinking about submitting your film, now is the time to make it happen.

Take your place among this year’s STXIFF filmmakers and share your story on the big screen. 🎥🔥

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the cinematic arts. We’re excited to watch your work this year!

🎬 Submit @ www.filmfreeway.com/STXIFF !
🎥 For more festival information please visit www.STXIFF.com or
email us at [email protected]

05/14/2026

🚨🎬 ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT to submit to the STXIFF Pitch Competition for a chance to win $500 in prize money!

Got a film idea ready to be heard? This is your opportunity to pitch your concept and compete in one of TWO divisions:

🎥 The Pitch — Open Division
🎓 Pitch Texas Student Division — Texas High School Students Only

Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, writer, or student creative, now is the time to share your vision and take your shot.

📅 Final Submission Deadline: May 15
📢 Films must be submitted by 11:59pm CT to be considered under the Late Submission Deadline. Entries received after this date will not be accepted! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the cinematic arts. We’re excited to watch your work this year!
🎬 Submit @ www.filmfreeway.com/STXIFF !
🎥 For more festival information please visit www.STXIFF.com or
email us at [email protected]

05/14/2026

🎬⏰ Only TWO DAYS LEFT until the STXIFF Film Festival submission deadline!
📅 Final Deadline: Friday, May 15th📢 Films must be submitted by 11:59pm CT to be considered under the Late Submission Deadline.

This is your reminder to submit your film through FilmFreeway before submissions officially close. We will not be accepting any late entries after the deadline.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment, this is it! Don’t miss your chance to have your work seen at STXIFF and join an incredible community of filmmakers and creatives.

Submit today before it’s too late! 🎥🔥

🎬 Submit @ www.filmfreeway.com/STXIFF !
🎥 For more festival information please visit www.STXIFF.com or
email us at [email protected]

05/13/2026

🎬⏳ The countdown begins! We are officially THREE DAYS AWAY from the final submission deadline for the STXIFF Film Festival!

📅 Final Deadline: Friday, May 15📢 Films must be submitted by 11:59pm CT to be considered under the Late Submission Deadline.

Filmmakers, this is your last chance to submit your work through FilmFreeway and be part of this year’s festival experience. Please note that late submissions will NOT be accepted after the deadline.
Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your film, connect with fellow creatives, and be part of South Texas independent cinema.

Submit now before time runs out! 🎥🔥
🎬 Submit @ www.filmfreeway.com/STXIFF !
🎥 For more festival information please visit www.STXIFF.com or
email us at [email protected]

05/12/2026

Are you a writer, creative, storyteller, filmmaker with a concept for your next feature, short or series?

This one is for YOU!
STXIFF invites you to participate in THE PITCH, where bold ideas and original stories take center stage.
THE PITCH includes a live event where selected screenwriters pitch their idea or concept to a panel of producers and film professionals.🎥🎬

✨Submit your concept for a chance to win $500!!! Must submit by Friday, May 15th!✨

👉Visit STXIFF.com/pitch2026 for details and guidelines.

👉Submit your pitch @ www.filmfreeway.com/stxiff .

The City of Edinburg proudly promotes the visual arts and supports the growing film industry in the Rio Grande Valley through the South Texas International F...

05/05/2026

Hello Fellow Filmmakers,

We’re just 10 days away from our final submission deadline. This is a friendly reminder to submit your films by next Friday, May 15th, if you haven’t already. Please note that we will not be accepting any submissions after this deadline.

📢 Films must be submitted by 11:59pm CT to be considered under the Late Submission Deadline. Entries received after this date will not be accepted! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the cinematic arts. We’re excited to watch your work this year!

🎬 Submit @ www.filmfreeway.com/STXIFF !
🎥 For more festival information please visit www.STXIFF.com or
email us at [email protected]

04/24/2026

Writers, dreamers, and creatives—this one is for you.

The South Texas International Film Festival invites you to participate in The Pitch, where bold ideas and original stories take center stage.

Submit your concept for a chance to win $500.

Visit STXIFF.com/pitch2026 for details.

04/24/2026

🎬 Hello fellow filmmakers!
As we approach the submission deadline, we’d like to kindly remind you that the final date is right around the corner!

‼️FINAL DEADLINE to submit for our 2026 STXIFF is FRIDAY
MAY 15th‼️

📢 Films must be submitted by 11:59pm CT to be considered under the Late Submission Deadline. Entries received after this date will not be accepted! We truly appreciate your dedication to the cinematic arts and wish you the best as you put the finishing touches on your projects.

🎬 Submit @ www.filmfreeway.com/STXIFF !
🎥 For more festival information please visit www.STXIFF.com or
email us at [email protected]

A competitive international film festival from South Texas that reaches out to filmmakers around the world.

03/31/2026

‼️REGULAR DEADLINE to submit for our 2026 STXIFF is TODAY‼️

📢 Films must be submitted TODAY by 11:59pm CT to be considered under Regular Deadline.

🎬 Submit @ www.filmfreeway.com/STXIFF !

🎥 For more festival info. visit www.STXIFF.com .