- Austin Under the Stars Film FestivalSat, Sep 13Austin Film Society
Austin Under the Stars Film Festival
Sat, Sep 13
|Austin Film Society
Austin Under the Stars 2025 is a top-rated film festival in the heart of Austin, TX, celebrating storytelling, creativity, and community. Held at the iconic AFS Cinema, the event features diverse films, filmmaker Q&As, red carpet photos, networking, and an exciting award ceremony with custom-crafted


TIME & LOCATION
Sep 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 11:50 PM
Austin Film Society, 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
Austin Under the Stars 2025 is a premier film festival celebrating the art of storytelling and the vibrant creativity of independent filmmakers from around the globe. Hosted at the renowned AFS Cinema in Austin, TX, this one-night event offers a dynamic blend of red carpet glamour, engaging Q&A sessions with filmmakers and screenwriters, and unforgettable film premieres across a wide array of genres, including narrative, comedy, horror, documentary, and music videos.
Attendees can look forward to an exciting outdoor networking mixer, live red carpet interviews, and an electrifying awards ceremony featuring our iconic custom-crafted trophies. Highlights include the prestigious Superstar Award for Best Film, the Wonder Woman Award celebrating female filmmakers, and the uniquely Austin-inspired Keep Austin Weird Award, among others.
With an emphasis on community and cinematic excellence, Austin Under the Stars continues to shine as one of FilmFreeway’s Top 100 Best-Reviewed Film Festivals, drawing industry professionals, passionate audiences, and rising…
Schedule
10 minutesWelcome & Introduction
Main Stage
1 hour 20 minutesScreening Block 1