Fort Worth
Premiere Package
Fort Worth is proud to support filmmakers on the road to the OSCARS®!
The Fort Worth Film Commission’s Premiere Package program supports short film projects seeking Academy Award® eligibility by providing a complimentary qualifying theatrical release in Tarrant County. The Dallas-Fort Worth region is where films can become eligible for an Oscar® through a theatrical run.
Filmmakers from around the world are invited to apply for a package which includes the following:
Oscar-Qualifying Screening
- Daily short film screening for seven consecutive days at our partner theater Texas Movie Bistro
Red Carpet Event
All selected films will screen during a red carpet celebration.
- Connect with package recipients, local film industry leaders, creatives, and community partners
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- Professional photographer
- Printed movie poster with program laurels
- Promotional support from Fort Worth Film Commission
For those who are able to attend the red carpet event, travel to Fort Worth will be provided:
- Roundtrip airfare for 1-2 members of the cast or crew
- Up to four complimentary room nights at a Fort Worth hotel
- Transportation stipend during your stay
- Guided tour of the city
Timeline:
- Application Due Date: July 15, 2026
- Filmmaker Notification: August 3, 2026
- Red Carpet Event: September 2026
All applications will be reviewed by our Selection Committee, led by ACADEMY AWARD®-winning filmmaker Brandon Oldenburg, with four projects chosen to receive a Premiere Package each year.
In addition, we are thrilled to partner with the to provide a package for the winning short film. Congratulations to this year's Prize Fest winner: !
