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: Wednesday, October 28
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.
Congratulations to the 2026 Premiere Package recipients:
- Birdie
- Cindy Sherman: Picture This
- Powdered and Dancing
- Monitor
In addition, we are thrilled to support Texas short film Thank You For Listening and Louisiana Film Prize winner, Last Minute.
Stay tuned for more information on the red carpet screening to catch all six Oscar-qualifying short films and meet the filmmaking teams.
