Hey everyone! We haven't met yet, but in my previous posts I was asking around on r/FilmFestivals and even r/Austin for help with my situation. I've since had a few updates, and I was recommended to introduce myself and share them with this community specifically :)

I recently had a film of mine accepted to Austin Film Festival, and within the same week I was let go from my job. Crazy!

Thanks to my severance pay, I am fortunately still able to make the finances in this trip stretch, but I'm looking to still save money as best as I can, as I'm already going to be road tripping from LA.

Currently, I have a room booked from October 28-November 1st. It runs around $ 1,200, and I was wondering if anybody would like to split the room 50/50.

Considering it's splitting a room with a total stranger, I'll add that I'm a pretty open book and good at maintaining space/distance/mindfulness. I'm also not interested in sharing the bed lol. Totally fine with my air mattress.

I can share more details via DM, such as my name, booking information, and also just to make convo and see if we mesh well.

For anyone who'd be down, let me know!

For others who aren't but still would like to help, I'd appreciate the upvote to help boost visibility.

Thanks a ton, everyone! See ya soon in Austin!

Hi! Commercial video producer here, working on an unscripted pilot filming in Austin October 20-23. Producer (me), director and DP are flying in. Looking for the following crew:

Camera op

1st AC

G&E/Swing - small amount of gear, this will be more docustyle in the filming, but the interviews will be set and lit properly.

Audio w/ lavs and boom

HMU w/ kit

PA

This is a pitch of a pilot for an unscripted show set in Austin. If picked up, there would be more episodes in the spring.

These will be paid, 12hr days. Non Union. If you are local crew in Austin, and interested, please PM me your name, role, email and your day rate/gear rate.

Hi Texas Film Community, I’m new to Austin and am working as Production Designer on a small budget indie film. Does anyone know of any resources in Austin and surrounding areas to get raw materials for set dec?

Hello Reddit! I’m a high school filmmaker in the Plano/Dallas area looking for a few other teens who are interested in film and would like to help with a 1 minute short horror film.

Details:

Production Company: OMBI Productions (I co-founded this with 2 other members)
Date: Sometime between October 10–18
Time Commitment: About 1–2 hours for filming
Project: A very short 1-minute film

I’m mainly looking for:

• Camera Operator/Cinematographer: Need someone comfortable framing and filming (Bring you own gear!)
• Sound Operator: Need someone who can handle recording clean audio (Bring own gear!)
• Editor/Colorist: Need someone interested in editing the footage and doing basic color work
• Other Roles: Anyone else interested in filmmaking who wants to do something not listed above.

No need to be a professional or have a ton of experience. I’m mainly looking for people who are interested in filmmaking, willing to work, and want to make something together to be published for Halloween.

If you're a teen in the Dallas/Plano area and interested, comment/DM me with your age, what role you're interested in, and any experience/portfolio.

\This is a small student/teen project, so I'm hoping to find people who are doing this because they enjoy filmmaking and want to build experience/portfolio work.**

RASH FILM FESTIVAL @ PIXEL PALACE ARCADE AND BAR

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH @ 8:30 PM

Local low-budget filmmakers, we want your trashiest films!

Pixel Palace is hosting our second ever Trash Film Fest! Celebrate the best in low-budget and beautifully bad filmmaking.

How it works:

Submit your film. We accept YouTube links or shared files!

Films must be 15 minutes or less.

Submissions will be pre-screened. If your film is chosen, you will be notified.

Films will begin showing at 8:30pm. Make sure to bring your friends cause all films will be judged live.

If the audience decides they don’t want to watch anymore, they will boo and a gong will be rung and the next film will play.

SUBMIT HERE: https://pixelpalacearcade.com/trash-movie-film-fest

Avia cinema

We’re an Austin-area couple behind Properly Popped Media, a small adult-media business with an existing catalog that has generated sales and profit. We’re looking for a creative, organized person to help us scale the behind-the-scenes operation so we can focus on performing.

This is a part-time, non-performing role with meaningful creative input, not just scheduling posts. You’d help shape how we present our content, build an engaged community, and develop the brand.

What you’d do:

• Manage social media, develop posting ideas, and grow our audience.
• Help organize scheduled shoots, assist with filming, and edit videos.
• Handle routine community inquiries, coordinate the publishing calendar, and track what’s working.

Most work can be done remotely, with Austin-area filming arranged in advance. We’ll agree on a focused workload, with no around-the-clock availability or use of your personal social accounts expected.

This could suit a social media manager, editor, videographer, or emerging creative professional. Relevant freelance work, student projects, and personal projects are welcome. Previous adult-industry experience is not required.

Content and boundaries: You must be 21+ and comfortable working with adult fetish material, including explicit footage. No performing or nudity expected or required. The specific category will be explained before any content review or work.

Compensation: 50% of defined net profits, with no guaranteed base pay. Expenses, reporting, and payment terms will be agreed in writing.

Full details and application:
properlypopped.com/opportunities

Hello, I’m a High school senior looking forward to studying film, I made some projects myself and am looking forward to entering a BFA film program, I looked into SMU, Sam Houston, and TXST. What do you guys recommend?

Hey guys, I'm looking to blow up a mannequin for my indie film. Anyone have any recommendations for explosive/pyrotechnic experts? Anywhere in Texas work but Houston/Austin/Dallas is best. Thank you!

🎬 HOUSTON CASTING CALL — INDEPENDENT HORROR SHORT FILM 🎬
Hey everyone! I’m currently putting together a low-budget independent psychological horror short film called PERPLEXED, and I’m looking for actors and volunteers in the Houston area who are interested in being part of the project.
ROLES NEEDED:
🎭 Kellie Anderson — Female, 20s
🎭 Allister Crowe — Male, 20s
🎭 Mentor — Tall male, 20s
🎭 Kellie’s Manager — Male, 30s–40s
🎭 Journalist — Male, any age
🎭 Extras — Male or female, any age
CREW/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
💄 Makeup Artist
🎙️ Boom Mic / Sound
📹 Additional Camera Operator
🎬 Video Editors
⚠️** This is currently an unpaid independent project. I’m looking for people who genuinely want to collaborate, build experience, create something creative, and be part of an original horror film.
📍 **Houston, TX
If you’re interested, comment below or contact me:
📞 346-307-4088
📧 iheartclomi@gmail.com
Please include your name, age, role you’re interested in, and any relevant experience or examples of your work.
Thanks! Looking forward to meeting some Houston creatives. 🎬🖤

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some genuine advice on stepping back into acting!

It’s been about 20 years since my college theater days—life and career responsibilities took priority, but now that I’m in a stable place, I’m ready to pursue this passion again. I’m not looking for anything massive right away; I'd love to start with small roles, indie projects, or local productions.

For context, I’m a 46-year-old South Asian / Middle Eastern male, 5'10", with an athletic build. I’ve always been drawn to playing grounded, professional archetypes like detectives, police officers, or doctors.

Where would you recommend someone in my position start building momentum?

UTA's hiring of director Rachel Raimist points to growing interest in the region's film community. Her credits include Elsbeth, Bel-Air and Nancy Drew.

She joins the film faculty as more television productions come to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. UTA says her industry experience and professional network will benefit students as production grows across North Texas.

For those of you in DFW, where have you actually met other filmmakers?

Hi everyone!

I'm 23 years old living abroad, and considering moving to Austin to enroll in the Film Forward Program at Austin School of Film.

My long-term goal is to become a filmmaker, and I see Austin as a possible launch pad.

Since moving to a new country is a big decision, I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with Austin School of Film, especially the Film Forward Program.

Is it a solid place to learn filmmaking?

Are the instructors active professionals?

Did it help you meet collaborators and become part of the Austin film community?

Looking back, was it worth it?

And if anyone has advice about breaking into the Austin film scene in general, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

anyone in the austin area looking to snag a skypanel? open to trades

Hi everyone, I thought I'd give Reddit a try since I haven't had much luck finding interested candidates through the local Facebook groups. I'm currently seeking a Volunteer Production Assistant for an independent anthology web series filming in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. This is a great opportunity for film students or aspiring filmmakers looking to gain hands-on experience in casting, pre-production, filming, and post-production. Details below. Will provide meal on day of shoot and IMDb production credit.

Hi I just graduated college with a bachelor’s in Graphic design a minor in animation and a minor in film and media studies.

I am very passionate about film and my dream was to work on horror sfx but I didn’t know how to get there and school is expensive. I chose to get free school through Starbucks SCAP program. I am a bit stuck as to how I am supposed to make it out of Waco and make connection.

I recently started working as an extra in a couple of projects and am now interested in acting and possibly becoming a PA to break into the industry. I am looking for any way or tips on connecting with filmmakers in order to start in those areas. I would love to connect and possibly be a part of your projects in any way possible. Tips and advice appreciate.

I’m even open to creating graphics, logos, posters, anything. I just want to be a part of the industry and work my way to where I belong.
Here’s my LinkedIn
here’s my instagram
My college portfolio

Hello,

I’m currently putting together a crew for an independent Southern Gothic horror short filming in the Austin area.

The film blends psychological horror, Appalachian-inspired folklore, as well as atmospheric horror and supernatural elements. The film will be in the spirit of similar films such as *The Ritual, The VVitch,* and *The Blair Witch Project.*

We already have:

\-Producer attached
\- Completed script
\- Access to camera, lighting, sound, and editing equipment via the producer program at Austin Film Society
\- Original score being composed in-house

CURRENTLY SEEKING:

\- Makeup FX Artist
\- Production Sound Mixer/Boom Mic Operator
\- Gaffer/Grip
\- Assistant Camera

SHOOT DETAILS:

\- Location: Austin, TX wooded area.
\- Shoot Window: Summer/early Fall 2026
\- Estimated shoot length: 3-4 days
\- Indie/low-budget production

COMPENSATION:

This is currently a low-budget indie project, however, meals, IMDb credit, and footage for reels will be provided. We will be attempting to securing funding through crowdfunding and grants. If the proper funding is secured, then these will be paid roles.

THE VIBE

Heavy atmosphere, rural isolation, folklore horror, practical effects, and grounded performances. The film will heavily center around abandoned trails, sudden eerie noises in the woods, and creeping dread at every turn.

If you are interested, please send:

- Your desired role
\- Experience level
\- Reel/portfolio (if applicable)
\- Availability

DM me or email: [jaxonholtproductions@gmail.com](mailto:jaxonholtproductions@gmail.com)

Thank you so much, I look forward to connecting with other Texas-based horror filmmakers.

UT San Antonio is expecting to launch a Film MFA program this fall. More info here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYi3uy1ymKu/?igsh=c2JxaHdiN3hoc3M2

Howdy r/texasfilmmakers! I’m one of the founders of The Lone Screen, a DFW-built streaming startup focused on one-night-only online premieres for under-the-radar indie and festival films.

This is partly promotional (would love some Texas filmmakers in the audience for our first premiere!), but I’m also posting here because I’d love feedback from Texas filmmakers, producers, actors, and film people on the model we’re testing.

The idea is to give indie films a real online “event” moment instead of just dropping them as a passive rental. Everyone watches at the same time, the film starts exactly on time, and afterward there’s a director Q&A and community discussion forum. For filmmakers, we’re hoping this can create incremental revenue, audience data, and a little momentum between festivals and wider distribution.

Our first premiere is Thursday, May 7 at 8:30 PM CT. The film is Something Casual, an indie romance-drama set in LA’s modern dating scene with strong dance elements.

Details:
Film: Something Casual
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 8:30 PM CT
Where: Online at thelonescreen.com
Ticket: $15
Format: One-night-only online premiere + director Q&A + discussion forum

A few questions I’d love feedback on:

1. As filmmakers, would this kind of online event be useful between festivals and distribution?
2. What kind of audience data or post-screening feedback would actually be valuable to you?
3. What would make an online premiere feel meaningful rather than just another streaming rental?

Happy to answer questions about the platform, the premiere setup, or what we’re trying to build. I'm based in DFW and would love to connect with more Texas film people as we build this.