ACU FilmFest

ACU FilmFest Student film competition at Abilene Christian University. Since 2004. Students follow a specific calendar and rules tailored to each year to create a short film.

Abilene Christian University's FilmFest is a student film festival designed to give those interested in film production and the motion picture and entertainment industries and creative outlet at ACU and inroads into the industry through alumni and industry professionals that serve as judges for the event. Judges across the United States evaluate those films, then awards are presented at a gala red

-carpet event at Abilene's historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene. ACU FilmFest began in 2005. The top films in contention for best picture will be shown during live event. The awards event is open to the public. Admission is free.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for FilmFest 2024 to celebrate 20 years of stories! Missed it or want to relive the mom...
04/23/2024

Thanks to everyone who joined us for FilmFest 2024 to celebrate 20 years of stories!
Missed it or want to relive the moments? You’ll find results and photos at http://acu.edu/filmfest.

04/18/2024
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the student films you will see this weekend! Filmfest had a record number of 27 submissio...
04/16/2024

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the student films you will see this weekend!

Filmfest had a record number of 27 submissions this year! 16 films were selected to be featured at the 2024 FilmFest Gala! Watch the following films this Friday at 7pm at the Paramount:

Aromatic
Big Foodie
Brock
Broken Reflections
The Chest
Children on the Frontlines
Dizzy with It
Generations of Healing
My Ventriloquist and Me
Mug
Nightmare
Parallel Lines
Rootbeer
The Safe Place
Say I’m Sorry
Snapper

Mark your calendars, ACU’s FilmFest 2023 is almost here! Join us for the FilmFest Gala on Friday, April 19, at 7:00pm at...
04/12/2024

Mark your calendars, ACU’s FilmFest 2023 is almost here!

Join us for the FilmFest Gala on Friday, April 19, at 7:00pm at the Paramount Theatre, where we’ll showcase and award the best of our students’ films.

Black tie optional. FREE entry! Doors open at 6:30pm and concessions will be available. See you then!

Dates & Deadlines MeetingWednesday, Jan. 24, 12 pm Learning Studio, ACU LibraryThe meeting is for anyone interested in p...
01/23/2024

Dates & Deadlines Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 12 pm
Learning Studio, ACU Library

The meeting is for anyone interested in participating in FilmFest 2024 — whether you’re a FilmFest veteran or just curious about what it takes to make a movie. If you plan on submitting a film, this meeting is for you!

This is the time to hear about incoming workshops, DEADLINES, sharing your progress, check in with your group, and ask FF leadership your questions.

Story Workshop this weekend!! Saturday, October 7 9am-3pm (lunch provided!) in the Learning Studio's Stage 1, top floor ...
10/03/2023

Story Workshop this weekend!!

Saturday, October 7 9am-3pm (lunch provided!) in the Learning Studio's Stage 1, top floor of ACU Library.

This weekend, kickstart your screenplay with Professional Screenwriter Jason Baumgardner (Run The Race, Samson). He will introduce story structure with examples from Hollywood films across different genres. You'll also begin developing your own script ideas. RSVP today to save your spot!

Claim your spot by completing the form linked in our bio.

Join us for our kick-off FilmFest meeting for 2023-2024! Meetings will be held Tuesday, September 19th, at both 11:30 am...
09/17/2023

Join us for our kick-off FilmFest meeting for 2023-2024!

Meetings will be held Tuesday, September 19th, at both 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. We will meet in the Learning Studio located on the top floor of the ACU Library.

This is the place to get information about joining a film crew, production trainings and maybe even win a door prize.

((These are duplicate meetings, so pick the one that fits best for your schedule and we'll see you then!))

Tag a friend who needs this info!

Lights Up!ACU theatre alumna Alisha Taylor reflects on the journey of filming her first documentary focusing on the blac...
09/07/2023

Lights Up!
ACU theatre alumna Alisha Taylor reflects on the journey of filming her first documentary focusing on the black history narrative in Abilene. Taylor’s film has been accepted into the Queens Underground International Black History Film Festival in New York City.
Sept. 9, 2023
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (downtown Abilene)
7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35 (includes reception)
Recommended for ages 16 and older

We are thrilled to highlight the release of Dangerous Ones, from the FilmFest alums at Beyond Star Films. Dangerous Ones...
05/12/2023

We are thrilled to highlight the release of Dangerous Ones, from the FilmFest alums at Beyond Star Films.

Dangerous Ones is about a couple from New York City who take a getaway trip to Texas, but unknowingly cross paths with the wrong kind of people. Made in Texas - by Texans. Support indie filmmaking by leaving a rating/review on both Amazon & IMDb! It helps push the film where more people will see it.

Find the link in our bio!

The FilmFest 2023 Gala was held this last Friday, where we celebrated 14 student short films and handed out awards for e...
04/19/2023

The FilmFest 2023 Gala was held this last Friday, where we celebrated 14 student short films and handed out awards for excellence in filmmaking. We had a fantastic turnout of students, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and fans! Thank you to everyone who came and especially to our amazing judges - Ally, Brent, Randy & Tim.

FilmFest 2024 begins… now!

Who’s coming to the Judges Q&A Lunch?Come to Studio Stage 1, tomorrow at 11:30. We’ll have free pizza followed by a pane...
04/13/2023

Who’s coming to the Judges Q&A Lunch?

Come to Studio Stage 1, tomorrow at 11:30. We’ll have free pizza followed by a panel discussion with the judges, as they share their industry experiences!

Playing this Friday at the Paramount!!!
04/12/2023

Playing this Friday at the Paramount!!!

Check out these BTS shots from a few of this year's participating films. These crews have been working hard all year to ...
04/11/2023

Check out these BTS shots from a few of this year's participating films.

These crews have been working hard all year to produce their film for Friday’s Gala!

For those who missed the screening in the fall, don't miss Jesus Revolution opening this weekend! Directed by friend-of-...
02/23/2023

For those who missed the screening in the fall, don't miss Jesus Revolution opening this weekend! Directed by friend-of-FilmFest Brent McCorkle and edited by John Puckett, FilmFest alum and ACU grad. Go watch the latest trailer!

Join us tomorrow - Friday, Feb 3 - in Stage 1 for a FilmFest check-in lunch! We’ll catch up with our current teams and d...
02/02/2023

Join us tomorrow - Friday, Feb 3 - in Stage 1 for a FilmFest check-in lunch! We’ll catch up with our current teams and discuss how we can support anyone who is still needing assistance with their production. We’ll also share our spring dates for scripts, rough drafts and final film submissions. And eat pizza! 🍕

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Abilene, TX
79699

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