Howdywood Film Festival
MSC Aggie Cinema’s annual Howdywood Film Festival showcases short and feature length films by college and university student filmmakers from across Texas as well as former Texas A&M Students. Submissions need to be purchased through Flywire and verified with Order Number upon submission in FilmFreeway.
Dates & Deadlines
October 23, 2026
Submissions Open
October 31, 2026
Early Bird Deadline
January 1, 2027
Regular Deadline
February 19, 2027
Late Deadline
March 12, 2027
Extended Deadline (Attendance ONLY)
February 22, 2027
Notification Date
March 12 – 14, 2027
Film Festival Dates
Who can submit?
Any current or former students of Texas A&M University are encouraged to submit and any college or university student currently enrolled in the state of Texas.
Who can attend the Film Festival?
Festival attendance is open to all. Festival passes will be available in October 2026
What are the categories?
Aggie Film Any short film (under 45 minutes) submitted by a current or former student of Texas A&M University.
Short Film Any short film (under 45 minutes) submitted by any filmmaker
Feature Film Any feature film (45 – 120 minutes) submitted by any filmmaker
What are the prizes for the winners?
Feature Film
1st Place- $500
2nd Place- $300
3rd Place- $200
Aggie Film
1st Place- $500
2nd Place- $300
3rd Place- $200
Short Film
1st Place- $500
2nd Place- $300
3rd Place- $200
Where can I submit?
For submissions and more information please visit our FilmFreeway page.
For questions contact cinema@msc.tamu.edu